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Period: Mid-20th Century
Mid-Century Tang-Style Chinese Ceramic Horse
Located in Dallas, TX
a beautifully modeled glazed Chinese ceramic horse, in the Tang-style, golden brown body with buff mane, removable tail, and hooves with a green saddle and harness with yellow-gold o...
Category
Chinese Tang Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Kaneshige Toyo National Treasure Signed Japanese Bizen Tea Ceremony Container
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, and somewhat whimsical antique Bizen ware stoneware pottery tea ceremony container (stated on the box) or incense burner by renowned Japanese master potter/artist Kanesh...
Category
Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Liquidation of The Entire Stock of The NY Store of Yamanaka & Co., 1944, Cat. #1
Located in valatie, NY
Parke-Bernet Galleries Catalog, By Order of the Alien Property Custodian of the United States, Liquidation of The Entire Stock of The New York Store of Yamanaka & Co. Inc., Oriental Art, Part One, New York, 1944, 190 pages. with 939 lots. One of the three catalogues of the auctions held at the Parke Bernet Galleries in 1944. Lots included graeco buddhist, Cambodian, Siamese and Chinese sculptures and bronzes, Chinese porcelains, pottery, jade, coral carvings, pearl necklaces, Chinese paintings, lamps and screens, Chinese and Japanese furniture. The Yamanaka Company was owned by the seventh generation of the family of Ichaguro Yamanaka, who founded this worldwide business by opening a small curio...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Paper
Old Japanese Porcelain Lidded Incense Burner in the Original Box
Located in Norton, MA
Old Japanese porcelain lidded incense burner in the original box
The lid with the lion, two pierced handles on each side, and four feet at the four corners to stand.
This is an old...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-century Italian Ceramic Box by Raymor c.1960
By Raymor
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A mid-century ceramic glazed jewelry or trinket box. Marked "Italy" underneath.
CREATOR Attributed to Raymor, Italy.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE 1960.
MATERIALS AND TECHN...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Round Brass Container with Removable Ceramic Painted Chinoiserie Crane Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Round ceramic and brass container with a brass bottom and removable lid with ceramic top. Top features a blue and white ceramic or porcelain lid with floral hand-painted and glazed d...
Category
Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Marked Blanc de Chine Foo Dogs PRoC Period Dehua Chinese
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful piece from the late 19th century or early 20th century. Very nicely crafted. Former property of a Dutch Indonesian family with Chinese roots....
Category
Chinese Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Tall Prem Collection Soft Blue Glazed Artisan Ceramic Vase with Flaring Neck
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Prem Collection blue glazed artisan ceramic vase from the mid 20th century with flaring neck and crooked silhouette. Created in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand during the Midce...
Category
Thai Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Persian Bird Lotus Tile Scene Colorful Decor Backsplash Set 6
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Six large 20th century hand painted Persian tiles. Siliceous paste painted in polychromy under transparent colorless glaze. Each tile is 8 by...
Category
Persian Islamic Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Imari Style Orange, Blue and Green Vase with Ladies in Landscapes
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage Imari style palace vase from the mid-20th century, with scalloped top, orange, blue and green décor as well as people, architecture and landscape motifs. Created in China during the Midcentury period, this Imari style palace vase features a scalloped top (with an opening of 4" diameter), sitting above an exquisite blue, orange, gold and green décor. On one side, an elegant woman dressed with an ornate flowing robe is holding a fan in her left hand and is gracefully raising her right hand to her face. She is protected under an umbrella carried by her servant. In the distance, a building is surrounded by a mountainous landscape. On another side, an elegant lady is looking backwards at a small...
Category
Chinese Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Blue and White Chinese Planter on Wood Stand, Mid 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Antique Blue and White Chinese Planter on Wood Stand, 19th Century. Total height size including planter and stand is 24.25"
Category
Chinese Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Very Large Chinese Blue and White Fish Bowl
Located in East Hampton, NY
A very large single Chinese blue and white fish bowl/planter depicting a dragon and palms ... very heavy.
Category
Asian Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Turquoise Glazed Large Chinese Ceramic Table Lamp with Crackle Glaze
Located in Verviers, BE
Inspired by a centuries-old technique of Chinese ceramics, this elegant table lamp is a bright and dramatic shade of turquoise with a fine crackle glaze.
The dimensions are measure...
Category
French Art Nouveau Vintage Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Ginger Jar with Foo Dog Topper
Located in Dallas, TX
This large 1950s Chinese ginger jar is made of many bright, contrasting and vibrant colors. The cover of the jar has a foo dog on top of it adding some authentic Chinese decoration.
Category
Chinese Vintage Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Crackle Glaze Fluted Vase
Located in Stamford, CT
A Chinese crackle glazed ceramic vase of lovely form and proportions. The cream colored glaze crazed with a crackle glaze in cinnamon red and black, th...
Category
Chinese Qing Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Blue and White Porcelain Teapot with Scrolling Foliage and Floral Decor
Located in Yonkers, NY
This vintage blue and white porcelain teapot, dating back to the mid-20th century, is a delightful piece that effortlessly combines fun...
Category
Chinese Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Monumental Pair of Chinese Blue and White Vases
Located in East Hampton, NY
Very large pair of Chinese blue and white vases depicting fish... one with cracked base and repair work.... the other in great cond...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This small ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the Qing dynasty, rigid headrests such as this were used by upper-class women to protec...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Blanc de Chine
Located in Brescia, IT
Chinese blanc de chine of a porcelain Quan Yin in a sitting position dressed in a soft robe, holding a scepter Emperor's Ruyi.
Category
Chinese Qing Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Statue of a Court Lady Wearing Brown Patterned Kimono and Holding a Baby
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small Chinese vintage statue of a court lady dressed in a brown geometric patterns kimono and holding a swaddled baby. Tilting her head slightly to the side and wearing a tradition...
Category
Chinese Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Chinese Decorated Trumpet Vases
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a beautiful pair of Chinese trumpet vases, hand-painted in a delicate pallet, depicting colorful birds, flowers and foliage.
Category
Chinese Other Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Satsuma Vase, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Japanese Satsuma vase, circa early-20th century, late 1930s-1940s, Japan. Colors include red, black, gold, yellow, white, burgundy, green, and flesh tones. Dimensions: 5"...
Category
Japanese Vintage Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery
Antique Japanese Blue Imari Ware Plate 1920s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a plate which was made in Japan in Taisho era (around 1920s).
It was made with Imari yaki technnique.
This imari plate is made by Gekkyuu, there is a signature on the plate...
Category
Japanese Taisho Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Aote Kutani Phoenix Censer, Koro, Showa Era, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic Japanese Aote type Kutani incense burner, koro, in the form a phoenix, Showa era, circa 1930's, Japan.
The censer, koro, gracefull...
Category
Japanese Showa Vintage Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Large Japanese Vintage Kutani Style Scalloped Palace Vase with Court Scenes
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Japanese vintage Kutani style palace vase from the mid-20th century, with court scenes and scalloped top. Created in Japan during the midcentury...
Category
Japanese Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vase from Modern Official Kiln
Located in Atlanta, GA
Dubbed as production of the "Chinese Modern Official Kiln", a small group of porcelains of the highest standard were produced in Jingdezhen from 1962-1967, The production was aimed as a revival of the Chinese porcelain after the foundation of the Republic in 1949 in order to serve the purpose of decorating the meeting halls for the newly renewed diplomatic relations around the globe. The best available materials and artists, including the painters and potters, were employed to achieve a high quality that rivaled the pieces produced during the pinnacle years in the porcelain production in the previous Qing dynasty. Due to the breakout of the Cultural Revolution, most of the pieces failed to be used as intended. Most if not all signatures, such as found on this vase, were added later as a hallmark to distinguish them. "Zhong Nai Hai Huai Ren Tang Treasures Porcelain Research Bureau year of 1962". Zhong Nai Hai is the residential and working compound for Chinese political elites in Beijing and Huai Ren Hall being an important meeting hall.
The pieces from "Modern Official Kiln" ubiquitously showcase perfectly balanced forms with precision in symmetry. The use of very high quality Gaolin clay resulted in a semi translucent body, often quite thinly potted. The superbly underglaze paint were sandwiched between a pre-applied glaze and then an overglaze, and the elaborate designs were drawn by master painters. Often, there is a hidden red Chinese National Emblem on the interior wall. These features were all well reflected in this piece. The decoration of the blue paint on the vase is of a classic regal composition and the cobalt blue is of a vivid radiating color. Blooming peonies, an old laurel tree with blossom and scholar rocks provide the background and anchor for a pair of pheasants. One raises its head to crow while the other one looks down. These motifs are commonly found in classic Chinese scroll paintings, a genre called "Flower and Bird Painting". On the back of the vase, there are Chairman Mao's head portrait watermarked in the glaze as well as a cursive poem with a collection number as shown.
For a pair of blue and white vase of the same production, see sale by Singapore International Auction PTE ltd on July 21st, 2019 lot 2014.
For a pair of blue and white urns...
Category
Chinese Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Large Chinese Late Republic Period Famille Jaune et Rose Porcelain Vase
Located in Austin, TX
A large Chinese famille rose et jaune porcelain vase, with a six character Da Qing Guangxu Nian Zhi mark, but late Republic Period, circa 1940.
Of unusual fo...
Category
Chinese Qing Vintage Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Extra Large Mid-Century Chinese Ceramic Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of extra large mid-century Chinese ceramic foo dogs, circa 1970s. The pair are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measure 26"W x 7.5"D x 15"H. The...
Category
Chinese Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Palissy plate
Located in Nivelles, BE
Palissy ceramic plate in barbotine style with lobster decorations, many details
Category
Portuguese Art Nouveau Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Black Lacquer and Gold Leaf Underlay Chinese Altar Vase with Scalloped Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
A black lacquer with gold-leaf underlay vintage Chinese altar vase from the mid 20th century with traditional architectures in landscapes and court scenes décor, as well as scalloped top. This striking mid-20th-century Chinese altar vase is an exquisite example of the artistry and craftsmanship that are hallmarks of traditional Chinese design. The vase's base is rendered in a lustrous black lacquer, which creates a sophisticated backdrop for the captivating gold-leaf underlay that adorns its surface. The combination of these two contrasting elements produces a visually dynamic and alluring effect that draws the eye and invites closer inspection.
The gold-leaf underlay is meticulously applied to create intricate representations of traditional Chinese architecture set...
Category
Chinese Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Chinese Squared Fantail Vases with Egrets Beneath Lotus
Located in Chicago, IL
Defined by angular shoulders and a flared lip, this pair of tall porcelain vases offer a charming variation of the classic Chinese phoenix-tail vase form. Each vase is patterned with...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Blue and White Vase
Located in East Hampton, NY
Tall Chinese blue and off-white vase.
Category
Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Kutani Pheasant Sculpture, Okimono, Showa Era, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A spectacularly glazed Japanese Kutani model, okimono, of a pheasant, Showa era, early 20th century, Japan.
The okimono, or decorative sculpture, in the form of a magnificent phea...
Category
Japanese Showa Vintage Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Bijin or Geisha, Showa Era, 1930's, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A charming and delightful Japanese Kutani enameled porcelain figure of a bijin or geisha, early Showa Era, circa 1930's, Japan.
The elegant figure of a beautiful woman, called a bijin, portrayed dressed in full kimono and holding a fan in one hand. Her kimono of deep black with scattered cherry blossoms in white and outlined in gilding. Her wide obi of coral color, and patterned with stylized clouds of turquoise green and puce. One foot, clad in a white tabi...
Category
Japanese Showa Vintage Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Elephant Planter Base, Oriental, Ceramic Jardiniere Stand, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a charming vintage elephant planter base. An Oriental, ceramic conservatory or garden jardiniere stand, dating to the mid 20th century...
Category
Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Life Size 1960's Collie Dog Ceramic Sculpture
Located in London, GB
A wonderful vintage ceramic statue of a Rough Collie dog. This was made in England, it dates from the 1960-70’s.
This is hand painted and is of excellent...
Category
English Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Oversized Vintage Thai Midnight Blue Glazed Water Vessel with Tapering Lines
Located in Yonkers, NY
An oversized vintage Thai water vessel from the mid-20th century, with midnight blue glaze, and tapering lines. Created in Thailand during the mid-ce...
Category
Thai Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Arita Blue & White Charger II
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is charming large mid-20th century Japanese Arita blue & white charger that depicts a country mountain scene. The charger would make a great addition t...
Category
Japanese Meiji Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Green Glazed Ceramic Oil Storage Jar / Planter, c. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful green glaze adorns this mid-20th century Chinese ceramic oil storage jar. The characters on its front side translate to "Used Oil". It features a button styled pattern on...
Category
Chinese Qing Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese hexagonal porcelain garden seat
Located in New York, NY
decorated in relief; floral motif
Category
Chinese Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Handcrafted Japanese Ceramic Bowl Signed Jin Kobayashi
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted Japanese ceramic bowl signed Jin Kobayashi.
Large stoneware plate hand made and hand painted with autumn leaves design.
Hand-carved ge...
Category
Japanese Folk Art Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Early Ceramic Vase with Unique Glaze Pattern by Brother Thomas Bezanson
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early ceramic vase in a pear shape form by celebrated potter Brother Thomas Bezanson (1929-2007). The shape of this porcelain glazed vase is one of the Chinese prototypes known as...
Category
American Modern Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Glazed Stoneware Baluster Vases, Bien Hoa, Art Deco, Indochina, 1930's
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Pair of Glazed Stoneware Baluster Vases, Bien Hoa, Art Deco, Indochina, Circa 1930
Origin: Bien Hoa, Indochina (Vietnam), early 20th century
Material: Ston...
Category
Vietnamese Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Enamel
Kutahya Hand Painted Islamic Turkish Decorative Plate 1950's
By Iznik Pottery
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Turkish Polychrome Hand Painted Ceramic Kutahya Platter Circa 1950's.
Hand painted and handcrafted Turkish Kutahya ceramic wall decorative plate with polychrome Ottoman geome...
Category
Turkish Islamic Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Asian Celadon Glazed Vase, Bamboo Form, Unsigned, Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage Asian porcelain vase with celadon glaze - bamboo form - unsigned - mid 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no dama...
Category
Asian Qing Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Enamel and Brass Bowl Flowers Birds Cloisonné
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, striking, and colorful vintage cloisonné enamel and brass bowl with spider chrysanthemum flowers and bird design, circa 1960s, 1970s, Asia, China. Beautifully made brass...
Category
Chinese Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Stylish Showa Period Cloisonné Enamel Beaker Vase by Ando
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A stylish Showa period cloisonné enamel beaker vase by Ando, with a single pink orchid on a mat black ground, with the Ando wire mark in the base and assay stamped silver mounts. Ja...
Category
Japanese Vintage Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Metal
A Chinese Porcelain Temple Jar with Hand Carved Stand
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant Chinese porcelain temple jar with jade green glaze in a crackle finish. The hung mu wood hand carved base with five legs with a reticulated stretcher support. A total heigh...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain, Hardwood
Japanese Mid-Century Glazed Ceramic Lotus Vase
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese Mid-Century Modern glazed ceramic vase in lotus shape, stamped with mark on the bottom. 9.5" height x 3.25" diameter.
Category
Japanese Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Baluster Form Vase
Located in Doylestown, PA
Blue and white baluster form porcelain vase with Zhongfeng mark on base, c. 1960s.
Beautiful vase with a sweeping mountainous scene and unique calligraphy script. A unique Chinese p...
Category
Chinese Ming Vintage Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinoiserie Porcelain Gilt Floral Ginger Jar Hand-Painted Table Lamp, Monumental
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous and monumental gilt hand painted floral Porcelain chinoiserie ginger jar wired as lamp. Lovely scale and proportions. Genius use of color.
Category
Chinese Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Chinese Court Scene Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940s Chinese Famille Rose porcelain table lamp with court scence.
Category
Chinese Vintage Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Early 20th century vintage hand painted Chinese export vase with stand
Located in Allentown, PA
This is an early 20th century hand painted Chinese export vase with stand. This vase is hand painted in beautiful tones of mustard yellow, cream and gold. The vase comes with a black...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Rosanjin Kitaoji Signed Oribe Ware Tall Basket Vase Original Sealed Signed Box
Located in Studio City, CA
An absolutely gorgeous, beautifully decorated large pottery/ceramic basket vase by Japanese master potter Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959) who was arguably one of if not the greatest art...
Category
Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
A 20th Century Chinese Porcelain Table Lantern (SINGLE ITEM)
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of very fine Chinese butterfly decorated table lanterns, 20th century.
In the tradition of marriage lanterns.
Composed of four parts each. Finely enameled decorated borders wi...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Enamel
An Impressive Large Celadon Charger, 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
An Impressive Large Celadon Charger, 20th Century
Provenance: Private Melbourne Collection
Dimension: Height: 8.5 cm Diameter: 76 cm
Category
Chinese Ming Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Celadon
Kaneshige Toyo National Treasure Signed Japanese Bizen Pottery Tsubo Jar Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, darkly fired, antique Bizen ware three-ear tsubo jar/pot/vase by renowned Japanese master potter/artist Kaneshige Toyo (1896-1967) featuring a l...
Category
Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Turquoise Glazed Chinese Ceramic Table Lamp with Crackle Glaze
Located in Verviers, BE
Inspired by a centuries-old technique of Chinese ceramics, this elegant table lamp is a bright and dramatic shade of turquoise with a fine crackle glaze.
The dimensions are measured...
Category
French Art Nouveau Vintage Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
