Hand-Painted Ceramics

A very large and impressive, good quality Chinese canton or rose medallion vase, depicting classical Chinese scene, set on a beautifully carved Chinese hardwood, marble topped stand.

A very stylish pair of Japanese 19th century Fukagawa square vases, having pierced leaf decoration, classical motif boarders and classical scenes of people walking in gardens. We ca...

Pair of large early 19th century Chinese blue and white porcelain cap jars. The jars retaining the original lids with guardian lions. Landscape motif decorations of good detail compl...

An interesting beginning of the 20th century antique Chinese porcelain ginger jar, with fitted lid, which appears to be a replacem...

The Chinese hunt bowl at its finest! Made in the Qianlong period, circa 1770, this exquisite hand-painted Chinese export bowl shows Western figures r...

A Chinese export porcelain shipwreck soup dish from the Hatcher Porcelain Cargoes, made in the early to mid-18th century. This Chinese porcelain soup dish was created specifically for export to the European market. It was used for soup or broth courses, which had become a dinner staple in Northern Europe following the influence of French table customs. This piece features an underglaze blue floral decoration, here comprising chrysanthemums, peonies, and a pomegranate. The floral sprigs appear to grow from a rock formation, partly obscured by the marine incrustations. On the border of the dish, three arrangements of lotuses balance the composition. The swiftness of the painter’s hand is evident in the strokes forming leaves and petals, as well as in the bleeding of some of the lighter cobalt washes coloring the flowers. Dimensions: 9 in. Dm x 1 1/4 in. H (22.9 cm Dm x 3.2 cm H) Condition: Salvaged condition. A few hairlines extending from the rim to the center, the longest about 6cm. We do not recommend cleaning or restoration, as the current condition speaks to an important stage in this object’s life. Provenance: Collection Mrs Marianne L. Dreesmann-van der Spek, Laren, inv. no J002; Collection Mrs Hetti T.G. von der Gablentz-Blanche Koelensmid, Amsterdam; Amsterdam, Christie's, The Hatcher Porcelain Cargoes, before 1987. Christie’s Amsterdam, Fine and Important Late Ming and Transitional Porcelain...

A pair of hand painted Japanese Moon vases with foo dog handles. The porcelain vases with hand painted Geisha figures on both sides, the fronts wi...

This set of six blue and white Chinese porcelain dishes was hand-painted 300 years ago, circa 1700, during the Kangxi dynasty. According to Sir Harry Garner, author of Oriental Blue and White, "The Kangxi blue and white reached a technical excellence that has never been surpassed." These dishes are of the rare "double dinner" size, 11" in diameter The dishes are each hand painted in a vibrant deep cobalt blue. We see a rocky outcropping with a pair of songbirds, beautiful peonies in full bloom, and a delicate flowering plum tree. The effect is gorgeous! The crisp cobalt blue border has intricate patterning with panels showing a single peony separated by scrolling vines and floral decoration. This decorative style was especially popular during the early Kangxi period.* On the underside, the dishes have the Chinese square or "Fret" mark inside a double circle in underglaze blue. A traditional Chinese scene can be beautiful and also convey symbolic meaning. Peonies symbolize female beauty, royalty, wealth, and honor in Chinese tradition and have long been adored for their bold size and beautiful colors. The plum tree flowers early in the spring, announcing the end of winter and the rebirth of nature. Hence, it symbolizes endurance and hope. Dimensions:11" in diameter x 1" tall Condition: Excellent Price: $9,600 * Blue and white shards painted with rocks and floral subjects have been excavated from Kangxi era Jingdezhen private kiln sites and early 18th-century Chinese shipwrecks...

Chinese Export Porcelain figural iron red and gilt duck tureen & stand Later 20th century Of large size, realistically modeled and ...

This pair of extraordinary chargers is hand-painted in a combination of beautifully soft and dark cobalt blue. In the center, we see a pair of splendid phoenixes, a male and a female...

Pair Gilt bronze mounted Chinese export iron red Mandarin vases The vases,China, 1900s The gilt bronze mounts, France This pair of Chinese export iron red Mandarin vases, mounted wi...

Chinese famile rose vase, with alternating scenes of flowers and birds( foo dogs holding rings) and groups of women, the diameter at the top is 3.88' and at the bottom is 2.88''.

A Marvelous and Rare Antique Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912).Large Satsuma Square Censer And Cover with Seal at Bottom. This is a magnificent piece with finely painted cartouches depicting various Japanese cultural scenes on each side. The cartouches include a scene of Japanese woman playing instruments...

A large 22 inch diameter porcelain charge, Japan, 1880's. The unique and vibrant decoration of Japanese children playing, all in elegant brightly colored robs. The red and blue main ...

Exquisite Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, stunningly hand-Painted in vivid green, blue, orange and turquoise on an elegantly shaped porcelain body, a signed masterpi...

A fabulous pair of antique Bangchuiping, 'Rouleau' Chinese Famille Rose vases with hand painted Luohans figures. Each vase is of Rouleau form with gorgeous eighteen Arhats or Luohans...

Extraordinary Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, painstakingly intricately hand painted in blue and red on a stunningly shaped porcelain body, a signed masterpiece by h...

Japanese Porcelain vase, extremely intricately hand painted in deep blue, white and gold on a uniquely shaped body, a signed masterpiece by highly acclaimed award-winning master porcelain artist in polychrome overglazed enameling. This artist has perfected this technique to create porcelain with stunning colors. Polychrome overglazed enameling creates porcelain with astonishing colors and flowers coming alive. His signature style is a fascinating interpretation of polychrome overglazed enameling. He has a special relationship with nature creating unique landscapes on porcelain. His painstaking “drip painting” technique is designed to bring a subtly raised feel to flowers expressed in bold vibrant colors. This breathtaking porcelain vase is the perfect canvas for the artist to depict an extremely intricate scene of patterned plum trees and branches in deep blue with blossoms in red and white with generous gold details covering the entire body of this very large striking vase. The stunning plum blossoms come alive with the artist's exceptional raised painting...

Famille rose antique hunt bowl painted in Famille-rose overglaze enamels. Made in the Qianlong period, circa 1770. Bowl depicts a hunting scene typical of Chinese Export pottery. On the outer sides of the bowl, are scenes of hunting dogs with black and white spots preparing for a hunt. In the background are trees in green, pink and brown. As well as brown barns or hunting lodges and mountains. Throughout the outside, as well as inside, are gold swirls on a blue background. Inside, is a painted scene of a man and woman on horseback riding during the hunt. The woman wears a pink overcoat, hat and horsewhip. The man, on a gray horse, is riding in a brown overcoat and red hat with Horn and a whip. In the background is a church, mountain and floral bushes in green, red and pink. This scene is on the bottom of the bowl and surrounded by a gold swirl medallion. The base of the bowl is decorated in a gold leaf print which seems to be ferns or some other type of flora. The shape is traditional: raised on a short foot with steep sides. The top rim is in a scallop shape. Made in the Qianlong period, circa 1770. The strong color palette and rich decoration are hallmarks of Chinese export hunt...

A Chinese blue and white and famille rose enameled porcelain jardinière in the form of a book, Republic Period, circa 1930s. The jardinière meant to serve as a bulb bowl for narciss...

A blue and white ceramic bowl, the basin with central depiction of a Phoenix surrounded by scrolling foliate designs.