Ceramic Decorative Objects

A impressively large and unusual stoneware vase in an urn shape from the studio of Japanese Potter Makuzu Kozan, also known as Miyagawa Kozan (1842–1916), one of the most established and collected ceramist from Meiji Period. Born as Miyagawa Toranosuke, Kozan established his pottery studio in Yokohama circa 1870s and later became one of the appointed artist to the Japanese Imperial household. His work was exhibited in many international fairs that the Meiji government participated at the turn of the century and won many grand prizes. This vase is dated to the end of Makuzu's life circa 1910-1916 based on similar work created around that time. After achieving domestic and international fame, Makuzu retired and handed the business to his son Hanzan in 1912. He dedicated his time to other selected projects that were more in tune with Japanese sensibility than export aesthetic. He made a group of stoneware pottery pieces inspired by Edo master like Ninsei and Kenzan as well as his own poetic creation. This piece is attributed to that period. Standing of an impressive size, this vase is more like an urn, made with stoneware instead of porcelain. It was coated with a brown iron glaze with a slight translucent quality. Underglaze whit slips were used to draw low relief decoration of bamboo leaves that sparsely scatter on the surface. Slightly more elaborate scrolling vines and autumn flowers circles under the mouth rim. Same white slip inlay was used to sign the vase under the base. The whole effect of the piece is unusual. With its dark glaze in contrast with the sparse white decoration that is more abstract and geometric than realistic, it appears almost modern with an Art Deco flavor. For stoneware urn and vase in the similar genre by Makuzu Kozan: see figure 113 on page 182 of "Sekai ni Aisa Reta ya Kimono" MIYAGAWA KOZAN MAKUZU...

This is a set of two very charming figures portraying a boy and a girl playing with animals. It was made by the Derby King Street Factory (Sampson Hancock) in circa 1915 after a Geor...

Early unique Patrick Nordstrom, own workshop, pottery vase. Beautiful glaze in earthy colors, 1910s. Signed. Measures: 17.5 x 15 cm. In perfect condition.

A marvelous combination of whimsy and sensuosity, Ferdinand Liebermann's depiction of a nude youth holding forth with a stork, symbol of wisdom, was first c...

This is a handmade, 1 off Sgraffito vase made by the Swedish ceramic artist Josef Ekberg in 1917. he was one of Sweden's Top Ceramic artist at the time. He started working at the Gus...

A model of a crouching kitten by Meissen, German, Modeled by Otto Jarl, 1903. The kitten is shown to have pinkish eyes with a pinkish nose and a blue bow. Th...

This is a set of 2 handmade vases, a very rare matching set of 2. The only known set of its kind. Signed and dated, J-Ekberg 1911. A Swedish Artist that started working for the Gusta...

This pair of porcelain vases were custom order and uniquely studio painted as described on the base: "Decorated specially for Mrs. AA Carroll by Dizewiecki of the Pickard Studios, Ravenswood Chicago 1912". The rare hexagonal shape is decorated in a Japonsque motif in vibrant polychrome enamels all highlighted in gold. Standing almost 12" tall, these are perfect as mantel (fireplace) vases, on a sideboard and of course filled with your favorite flowers! "The Pickard China...

This is a handmade, 1 off Sgraffito lidded vase made by the Swedish ceramic artist Josef Ekberg in 1907. he was one of Sweden’s top ceramic artist at the time...

Rare decorative dish for fruit manufactured by Michael Andersen in Denmark, circa 1910. It has a rich and deep dark green glaze with nuances of different colors. The Perimeter is dec...

This very vintage textural and raised forms of this glazed ceramic vase is by the Hungarian artist named Zsolnay. It is a glorious combination of color of elegant sensual nude relief...

This is a handmade, 1 off Sgraffito vase made by the Swedish ceramic artist Josef Ekberg in 1916. He was one of Sweden's top ceramic artist at the time. He started working at the Gus...

Striking pair of hand painted and glazed urns with gilt bronze mounts. Marked "Made in France" on the base of each.

An unusual porcelain figurine displaying a putto being deloused by a monkey. This figurine was created by the German designer Ferdinand Liebermann in 1910 and manufactured Rosenthal ...

This is a handmade, 1 off Sgraffito vase made by the Swedish ceramic artist Josef Ekberg in 1911. he was one of Sweden's Top Ceramic artist at the time. He started working at the Gus...

Finest as well as rare lidded box made during Art Nouveau Period on behalf of Wiener Werkstaette. Related box is signed at reverse side by signet of Josef Hoffmann & by characters '...

An unusual porcelain figurine displaying a putto being deloused by a monkey. This figurine was created by the German designer Ferdinand Liebermann in 1910 and manufactured Rosenthal ...

Early Porcelain vase by Schwarzburger Werkstätten. Well crafted porcelain vase with Classic decorative motif and low pedestal base. Manufa...

Two, hand-painted, republic period, parcel-gilt, Chinese, Zun-form vases made for the U.K. market. Both pieces feature a central medallion containing a warrior on horseback. Each med...

French fantastic antique ceramic large vase by Mougins Fréres in Nancy. The elegant Art Nouveau vase has the most beautiful dreamy/cloudy beige and red, so called Crystalline glaze a...

5473 Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre K’ang Hsi Bowl in the “Woodland Bridge” and “Garden of Paradise” Designs 9cm high, 18.5cm wide Circa 1915

High quality floor stand vase, from France from the Art Nouveau / Art Nouveau period, made around 1910. This vase is a huge ceramic piece with a exceptional, colourful decor of chr...

Leon Volkmar established Durant Kilns in Bedford Village Westchester County New York in 1910. His experiments led to his version of an Egyptian Faie...

Very rare Meissen Art Nouveau porcelain group: Young lady with her hair pinned up, in a white dress with embroidered borders over a flowered blouse, sitting cross-legged on an armch...

Christian Klein for Kähler. Rare dish in glazed ceramic with bison. Beautiful glaze in turquoise shades. Dated 1916. In very good condition. Stamped. Measures: 14 x 5 cm.

Art Nouveau vase with dark slightly matte 'blueberry' colored glaze and handmade grape ornamentation in pewter. Anonymous French ceramist circa 1900-1900s. It is signed indistinguish...