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Period: Mid-20th Century
Mid 20th Century Hand Painted Porcelain Japanese Framed Wall Art - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Asian Japanese style framed porcelain tiles, unbranded. fine porcelain, hand painted with a multi-color scene of a Japanese village, presented in black painted wood frames ...
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Hong Kong Anglo-Japanese Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Brass

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...
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Chinese Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Gold Leaf

Chinese Printed Blue and White Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This square 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 protect their elaborate hairstyles by elevating the head during slumber. This decorative example dates to the mid-20th century and is printed with an idyllic scene in the style of Chinese propaganda illustrations. Two young girls pause their farm work to read beneath a pine tree, with farm land...
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Chinese Chinese Export Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large Persian Vintage Hand Painted Ceramic Fish Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful Persian ceramic vase hand-painted and glazed with colourful fish motif surrounding on yellow color background. Great object of art for display.
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Persian Vintage Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Otafuku, What Is Not to Love about a Smile like This ? !
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Otafuku - So, what is Not To Love About a Smile Like This ? ! Meet Otafuku ! She is known for her Generosity, Kindness, and Goodwill in Japan. She is a mythical figure who is...
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Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Rosanjin Kitaoji Signed Painted Chawan Tea Bowl with Original Sealed Signed Box
Located in Studio City, CA
An absolutely gorgeous hand-painted pottery Chawan tea bowl by Japanese master potter Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959) who was arguably one of if not the greatest artists/ceramicists of ...
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Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Shoji Hamada Tenmoku Glaze and Kaki Trailing Vase and Original Signed Sealed Box
Located in Studio City, CA
An exquisite, beautifully crafted Japanese pottery vase by master potter Shoji Hamada featuring Hamada's famous signature tenmoku glaze with kaki trailing. The original Hamada signed and sealed wood storage box is included as well as the written appraised signature of his son Shinsaku Hamada. The vase also comes with a printed artist profile/sales brochure of Hamada (featuring some of his other presumably available work). It appears this piece was offered at the Keio Department store in Shinjuku, Tokyo. At first glance, this may seem odd but in fact, this is quite an honor in Japan. This store is known for selling and exhibiting such high-profile artists and potters as Bernard Leach, Lucie Rie, Gyokudo Kawai, Shiko Munakata, Kawai Kanjiro, and Rosanjin Kitaoji. A major goal of many ceramic artists in Japan is to have a one-man exhibition in a department store. For many Westerners, this is a strange concept. Some of the larger department stores have up to three or four dedicated galleries showing concurrent art exhibitions. A well-known artist's exhibition can bring in hundreds, often thousands, of customers to a store and increase revenue for other sales in the millions-of-yen range. These exhibits are usually longer running and highlight a potter's career, like a Living National...
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Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Chinese Blue and White Vase
Located in East Hampton, NY
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Chinese Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Turquoise Glazed Chinese Style Ceramic Vase with Crackle Glaze
Located in Verviers, BE
Inspired by a centuries-old technique of Chinese ceramics, this elegant vase is a bright and dramatic shade of turquoise with a fine crackle glaze. Photography fails to capture the simple elegance...
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French Art Nouveau Vintage Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

1960's Yellow/Green Japanese chinoiserie Ceramic Vase
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Japanese chinoiserie style table vase, unbranded. Hand painted ceramic with a Japanese chinoiserie design of foliate, floral & birds in colorful shades of yellow, green, blue, pink, purple, white & black colors, and a tapered urn shape with short round neck. Hand painted in Japan...
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Japanese Anglo-Japanese Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Paint, Ceramic

Italian Red, Blue and White Round Ceramic by Rufinelli Assisi, 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Rufinelli Assisi ceramics are a type of Italian pottery that comes from the town of Assisi in central Italy. The Rufinelli family has been producing ceramics in Assisi since the 1950...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Porcelain Cache-Pot Planter with Blue and White Mountainous Landscape
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage porcelain cache-pot planter from the mid 20th century with hand-painted blue and white décor depicting landscapes, architectures and figures in boats patterns. Created in China during the midcentury period, this porcelain cache-pot features a tapering silhouette perfectly accented by a blue and white décor. Showcasing an opening of 10.5 inches diameter, the piece is adorned on its upper lip with geometric motifs inspired by honeycombs, surrounding delicate floral motifs. The round tapering body attracts all of our attention with its delicate hand painted décor presenting traditional architectures such as pagodas set...
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Chinese Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Gold and Jade Famille Rose Vase Pink Jingdezhen with Calligraphy Qian Long Style
Located in Lomita, CA
The style: The family is depicted with children who are the subject of the calligraphy. It says reading from right to left, the "living room" (hall), is filled with gold and jade. Th...
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Chinese Chinese Export Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Thai Vintage Oversized Shigaraki Style Namako Glazed Planter with Wave Effects
Located in Yonkers, NY
An oversized vintage Japanese Shigaraki style Thai planter from the Mid-20th Century with namako inspired blue glaze and flaring lines. Created in Thailand during the mid century per...
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Japanese Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage White and Cream Glazed Ceramic Heron Bird Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese ceramic life Size heron bird sculpture from the Mid-20th Century, with green glaze, cream accents and textured green base. We have more ceramic heron sculptures ava...
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Chinese Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of mid-century polychrome glazed ceramic foo dogs, circa 1960s. Great detail and a beautiful color combination of yellow, green and brown; the pair measure 15.5"W x 7.5"D ...
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Chinese Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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

Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of mid-century polychrome glazed ceramic foo dogs, circa 1960s. Great detail and a beautiful color combination of green, brown, cream and blue; the pair measure 12" W x 8....
Category

Chinese Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Oversized Thai Shigaraki Style Namako Glazed Planter with Wave Effects
Located in Yonkers, NY
An oversized vintage Japanese Shigaraki style Thai planter from the Mid-20th Century with namako inspired blue glaze. Created in Thailand during the midcentury period, this large Shi...
Category

Thai Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large SanCai Glazed Pottery Horse Statue Chinese Tang Dynasty Style
Located in Bochum, NRW
Chinese Tang manner Sancai-glazed pottery statue of a horse standing on all four legs atop a rectangular base. The horse is decorated with bells and flowers. A traditional green sadd...
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Chinese Tang Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Koi Tea Pot Black and Gold Painted
Located in Jupiter, FL
Beautiful piece, not sure the usage or story but stunning decorative object.
Category

Japanese Chinoiserie Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Ichikawa Kouzan Nabeshima Ceramic Vase with Irresistible Charm
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Captivating Nabeshima ceramic vase by Master Artisan Ichikawa Kouzan. Continuing the legacy of 18 generations of ceramics production since the late 16th century. Patronized by Nabeshima Daimyo, a powerful samurai lord, and renowned for unmatched quality and artistic ingenuity. Passed down with secret formulas for generations. Includes signed wooden storage box. Dimensions: H.30cm (11.8 inches), W.9cm (3.54 inches) Weight: 660gr (1.45 lbs) without box, 1.15kg (2.53 lbs) with box Nabeshima ware is a type of Japanese porcelain that originated in the late 17th century during the Edo period. It was produced exclusively for the Nabeshima clan, a powerful feudal lord...
Category

Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Vintage Hand Painted Square Ceramic Fish Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful Persian ceramic vase hand-painted and glazed with colorful fish motif surrounding on green color background. Great object of art for display. The opening is 1 inch.
Category

Persian Vintage Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Beauty, Bijin, or Geisha, Showa Era, 1930's, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A 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, or perhap...
Category

Vintage Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Vintage Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Landscapes and Architectures
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese blue and white hand-painted vase from the mid-20th century, with architecture, tree and water décor. Created in China during the Midcentu...
Category

Chinese Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Gold Imari Painted Porcelain Vase
Located in New York, NY
Graceful hand decorated Japanese vase with traditional motifs and gold rimmed top., c. 1960's. Signed on bottom, Gold Imari.
Category

Japanese Japonisme Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Cambodian Ceramic Head
Located in Dallas, TX
1960s Cambodian ceramic head.
Category

Cambodian Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Vintage Japanese Kutani Style Vases with Flowers and Butterflies
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese vintage Japanese Kutani style vases from the mid-20th century, with floral and butterfly decor. Created in China during the m...
Category

Chinese Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large Midcentury Figurative Ceramic Figure, Made in France, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A fine large figurative ceramic sculpture made in ceramic with various earthen colors. Signed "PL 683", made by a French artist in 1950s. This sculptural figure will complement many ...
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French Organic Modern Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware, Ceramic

Japanese Pottery Owl
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-829 Japanese hand made and decorated large whimsical pottery owl.  
Category

Japanese Vintage Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

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...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Paper

1960's Asian Inspired Cylindrical Vases on Brass Stands - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Asian inspired table vases on brass stands, unbranded. Hand painted porcelain with a Chinoiserie design of foliate & floral in shades of white, blue & salmon colors, and a ...
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Asian Chinoiserie Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Brass

Early Large Ceramic Vase with Sang-de-boeuf Glaze by Brother Thomas Bezanson
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early ceramic long-neck vase with a brilliant copper red glaze by Benedictine monk potter Brother Thomas Bezanson (1929-2007). The minimalistic an...
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American Modern Vintage 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...
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Thai Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware Chamotte Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, 1960s
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Gunnar Nylund bowl in earth tone colors, matte glazed in brown and yellow. This bowl is made by ceramics artist Gunnar Nylund for Swedish porcelain and...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Chinese Ceramic Flask with Yellow and Cream Glaze, Several Available
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese ceramic flask from the mid 20th century, with yellow glaze. We have several available, priced and sold individually. Created in China during the midcentury period, ...
Category

Chinese Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Tall Chinoiserie Blue and White Ginger Jar Urn with Foo Dog
Located in West Hartford, CT
Extra large 32”h Chinese blue and white porcelain covered ginger jar is topped with a blue foo dog. No hallmarks.
Category

Chinese Chinese Export Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Arita Ware Blue and White Charger with Pink and White Chrysanthemums
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a beautiful Arita charger that has the most appealing color palette in salmon, blue and white. It is 13 inches wide and deep. It has a fluted rather...
Category

Japanese Japonisme Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large Vintage Asian Handcrafted Vase with White Inlaid Triangular Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large vintage Asian handcrafted ceramic vase from the mid 20th century, with slender silhouette and white triangular inlaid motifs. Created in Asia during the midcentury period, th...
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Indonesian Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Geisha or Bijin, Showa Era, 1930's, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely Kutani porcelain model of a beautiful woman, bijin, or perhaps a geisha, Showa era, circa 1930's, Japan. 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, or perhaps a geisha, is portrayed dressed in full kimono and holding a closed folding fan in one hand. Her kimono of a rich and deep blue hue, with images of plump pomegranates in gilt. Her wide obi of a striking red color, and patterned with branches of pink blossoms. One foot, clad in a white tabi...
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Japanese Showa Vintage Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Large Oriental Chinese Famille Rose Punch Bowl
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique large fine quality Oriental Chinese famille rose punch bowl. Dates from the mid 20th Century. Would look amazing in the righ...
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Chinese Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Blue & White Bowl, Hand Painted, Signed, Japan, Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage blue and white bowl - hand painted mountain views with trees - signed - Japan - mid 20th century. Excellent vintage condition - ...
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Japanese Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage, rosewood carved foo dogs from Japan. Excellent condition and patina; makes a fun decor item in any room!
Category

Japanese Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Blue & White Transfer Decorated Charger, Unsigned, Japan, Mid 20th C.
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage blue and white transfer decorated charger - wheel thrown body - unsigned - Japan - mid 20th century. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no restoration - g...
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Japanese Anglo-Japanese 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 measured...
Category

French Art Nouveau Vintage 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 protect their elaborate hairstyles by elevating the head during slumber. This example dates to the mid-20th century and is glazed in the blue-and-white style with dark, cobalt-blue color. Each side of the headrest has a quadrilobe cartouche framing two mythical fu lions playing with a brocade ball, a motif that evokes the idiom "may you and your descendant achieve high rank." A powerful and benevolent guardian, the fu lion (shizi) is the perfect force to protect against nightmares and bad energy. The playful scene is surrounded by a cracked ice pattern dotted with plum blossoms, symbols of winter and longevity. A geometric meander trims the corners and small bats frame coin...
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Chinese Chinese Export Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Pair of 'Blanc De Chine' Porcelain Guanyin Statues, China, circa 1950
Located in Chatham, ON
Fine vintage pair of 'Blanc de Chine' porcelain Guanyin statues - each figure holding an applied flower and standing on a lotus leaf and decorative stan...
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Chinese Chinese Export Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Rakusai Takahashi III Signed Japanese Shigaraki Pottery Chawan Tea Bowl with Box
Located in Studio City, CA
A stunning Shigaraki ware pottery chawan tea bowl by famed Japanese master potter the 3rd Rakusai Takahashi. The bowl features a beautiful, unique natural organic ash glaze with wond...
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Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Monumental Blanc de Chine Embossed White Table Lamp, High Relief Design
Located in Lomita, CA
The sheer scope of this monumental blanc de chine vintage lamp makes it a design asset. It has branches and pierced marks around the base and middle sect...
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Chinese Chinoiserie Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Bear Figure in Ceramic, Designed by Knud Kyhn
Located in Berlin, BE
Bear figure in ceramic, designed by Knud Kyhn Bear figure of stoneware from Royal Copenhagen. Additional information: Material: Ceramic Artist: Knud Kyhn Size: 13 W X 8 D X ...
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Vintage 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

Blue Foo Lion Dog Decorative Object, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A single Lion Foo dog ceramic decorative object, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, China. This Lion Foo Dog is a deep striking turquoise blue and makes a great decorative object for a d...
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Chinese Chinoiserie Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Bear Figurine in Ceramic by Knud Kyhn
Located in Berlin, BE
Bear figurine in ceramic by Knud Kyhn Ceramic figurine from Royal Copenhagen. Additional information: Material: Ceramic Artist: Knud Kyhn ...
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Japanese Ceramic Vases Early 20th Century
Located in BILBAO, ES
Chinese Ceramic vases early XX century Beautiful pieces for central decor of living room or main reception area. Beautiful blue and ocre colors with dragons and mytholgical birds. S...
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Chinese Chinese Export Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

‘Chamotte’ Vase in Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund
Located in Berlin, BE
‘Chamotte’ vase in Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund Chamottered stoneware from Rörstrand. Additional information: Material: Ceramic Artist: Gunnar Nylund Size: 16 H cm.
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European Vintage Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Arts & Crafts Style Transfer Decorated Chargers - Signed - Japan - 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage pair of Arts & Crafts / Aesthetic style transfer decorated chargers - hand painted highlights - large size - signed - Japan - mid 20th century. Excellent vintage condition...
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Japanese Anglo-Japanese Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rakusai Takahashi III Signed Japanese Shigaraki Pottery Chawan Tea Bowl with Box
Located in Studio City, CA
A stunning Shigaraki ware pottery chawan tea bowl by famed Japanese master potter the 3rd Rakusai Takahashi. The bowl features a beautiful, unique natural organic ash glaze with wonderful shifts in colour and texture. Rakusai Takahashi III (1898-1976) is universally considered one of the most important Japanese potters of the 20th century. In 1964 he was named a human cultural treasure and bestowed a Shiga Prefectural Intangible Cultural Property. His work can be found in numerous collections and international museums including the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art, and the Brooklyn Museum to name a couple. Shigaraki Ware pottery comes from Shiga Prefecture, Japan. The kiln there is one of six ancient kilns in Japan (along with Echizen ware, Seto ware, Bizen ware, Tamba ware...
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Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Bowl, Porcelain, Japanese, Hand painted, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Bowl in porcelain of Japanese origin with decorations of hand-painted colors and motifs from around the 1940s. This product will be inspected thoroughly at our professional worksh...
Category

Danish Vintage Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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