Ceramic Decorative Objects

A charming pair of Swedish Christmas figurines from the 1970s, beautifully crafted in bisque porcelain. These whimsical figures capture the nostalgic...

Large and original Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" porcelain Vase for Rosenthal. Early production, made between 1979 and 1980. Excellent original condition. No chips, cracks or crazing....

A beautiful vase with lustre glaze and amazing hand painted gold details. Scandinavian Grace / Art Deco. Made by Josef Ekberg at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1920s. Good original condition....

Set of 3 Contemporary decor glazed ceramic explorer vase collection. Materials: Ceramic Dimensions: Nº1: D 23 cm x W 23 cm x H 40 cm Nº2: D 25 cm x W 25 cm x H 35 cm Nº3:...

Handcrafted ceramic candle holder by Jossolini. This unique piece is built and decorated by hand. It is made of white stoneware, and decorated with matt black glaze. Jossolini is...

Kloster Keramik Hand made Vase, Ystad - Geometric Scandinavian Design, 1950s Height: approx. 15.5 cm Condition: Vintage condition consistent with age Original manufacturer's label. ...

A vintage pottery penguin by Chilean artist, Pablo Zabal. Produced as part of his "Blue Zoo Ceramics" series between 1960 to 1990. Finished in a muted matt...

A charming early 20th-century German Christmas figurine Candlestick depicting a cheerful Santa gnome or elf riding atop a delightful pink pig. Beautifully crafted in bisque porcelain, the whimsical figure captures the playful character and nostalgic charm of traditional German Christmas decorations. Dating to the early 20th century, the piece is unmarked and is attributed to Hertwig & Co., Katzhütte, Germany, a well-known manufacturer of porcelain figures and holiday collectibles. The softly colored porcelain, charming expression, and unusual pig-riding motif make this a particularly delightful addition to a collection of antique Christmas decorations...

Handcrafted ceramic candle holder by Jossolini. This unique piece is built and decorated by hand. It is made of white stoneware, and decorated with matt black glaze. Jossolini is...

A striking vintage Italian ceramic vide-poche by Fornasetti, featuring a finely detailed sun face in black and white framed by a lustrous gold interior. Alternating straight and undu...

Vintage ceramic or pottery set of owl figurines feature traditional rounded bodies, decorated with abstract graphic elements and floral motifs. The cohesive palette of pale coral pin...

Vintage American studio pottery vase or vessel features hand thrown, rounded jug shaped body with delicate decorative indentations on the sides, narrowing to a short neck and lightly...

A classic blue and white ginger jar form vase, decorated throughout with delicate Chinoiserie floral motifs. The pattern is dense yet balanced, wrapping the form in movement while ma...

This is a Tokoname ware jar made in the Heian period, around the end of the 12th century. It comes with a wooden storage box. Tokoname ware is pottery that has been made on the Chit...

Pablo Picasso visage dish. Editions Picasso Madoura France, circa 1955. Impressed with mark to underside Madoura Edition Picasso. A. Ramié, "Picasso: Catalogue of the Published Cer...

A stunning and rare Wileman & Co Foley Intarsio Geese vase designed by renowned Arts & Crafts ceramicist Frederick Hurten Rhead (British, 1880-1942) and dating from around 1900. Th...

Antique Majolica Bird Planter Cache Pot Jardinière Cobalt Blue Wasmuël c1890. Direct from Europe, a striking antique majolica cache pot or jardinière by ...

Stunning Iberian style handled jar or vessel in green unglazed terracotta. Spain, 1940s Catalan unglazed vase in green terracotta. Elegant piece, beautiful from all sides and in grea...

Rare pair of French Majolica butterflies caches pots planters signed Fives Lille , circa 1900. Art Nouveau period.

Sweet and diminutive vase using the Neriage technique by Jean Gerbino for Vallauris, France Ceramic glazed shaped vase, with mosaic patterning and eau de nil accents Signed Vallauris...

Cobalt Guild presents a collection of blue and white porcelain vessels from Jingdezhen, a town long distinguished by imperial patronage. This piece is a multi-part tulipiere vase wit...

A rare antique French faience blue and white hand painted floral ironstone footed jardiniere or cachepot with lion head handles, circa 1880. Made by famous French pottery maker Creil...

A refined French oval box combining 18th-century Sèvres porcelain with an elaborate later silver mount attributed to the renowned Parisian silversmith Puiforcat. The porcelain body,...

Early to mid-century porcelain flowers in warm and vibrant colours by Royal Adderley, England. Beautiful, delicately shaped pieces of high quality bone china porcelain. Originally designed to serve as place card holders, they are as beautiful and elegant with or without a card. Hand shaped and painted with fine detail in beautiful subtle to vibrant colours. The rose, bush roses, violets and other to me unknown flowers come all with the most intricate details. Signature/stamp: Royal Adderley – Floral...

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Designer: Elfinware Manufacturer: Elfinware Materials: Porcelain, Brass Accents

Striking decorative glazed ceramic pitcher by Cerazur Monaco, dating to approximately the 1950s-1960s. This highly expressive piece belongs to the colorful postwar ceramic tradition ...

An enchanting terracotta sculpture of a Jaguar Cub, attributed to the renowned Marioni manufactory in Florence. Marioni is celebrated for its distinctive decorative ceramics and exqu...

A distinctive West German ceramic vase designed by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik, featuring the celebrated “Valencia” décor, produced in West Germany during the 1960s. The vase has a sc...

This French ceramic pitcher was produced by Accolay in Burgundy, France, during the 1960s and belongs to the Gauloise series. The piece measures 10.4 inches (26.5 cm) high and 5.3 i...

Two vintage Chinese famille verte green and gold Sancai glazed porcelain foo dogs / guardian lion sculptures / statues / figurines. Purchased at Stones Throw Antiques, Lenox Massach...

Vintage Italian ceramic leopard sculpture, from 1980's. Hand crafted sculpture of sitting leopard is created in glazed and hand painted ceramic. Marked on the base Made in Italy. Ver...

Dimensions: diameter 25.5 cm / 10.04 in; height 2.8 cm / 1.10 in. Signed and dated “Mayodon Vallauris 55.” Created in 1955, this French ceramic plate by Jean Mayodon features a myt...

Pablo Picasso Oiseau dish bird with tuft and pointy beak with worm. editions Picasso Madoura France, circa 1952. 12 hand painted brush strokes under the birds feet referring to food....

This large blue and white Dutch Delft jar was made in the Netherlands in the late 19th century. Standing an impressive 22 inches tall, the jar has a softly rounded octagonal form and...

Small 19th Century Majolica Pansy Vase Delphin Massier Table vase decoration , very rare form and size. Around 4 inches height , Width 2.5 inches. The Massier family are known for th...

Cobalt Guild presents a collection of blue and white porcelain vessels from Jingdezhen, a town long distinguished by imperial patronage. This vintage piece, available in limited quan...

European Studio Potter Organic sculptural vase/object, 1980s. Large sculptural stoneware vase with a pronounced organic form and a double opening that gives the piece a biomorphic, f...

Presenting a heavy-duty quality and high-end and important Japanese doll of Musha Ningyo Samurai Doll from the late Edo to the early Meiji period, a traditional Japanese warrior doll...

An exceptionally rare and monumental pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel on porcelain covered jars, attributed to the celebrated Meiji-period enameler Takeuchi Chubei (竹内忠兵衛), associated with the important Shippo Gaisha workshop, circa 1875–1885. These magnificent covered jars represent an extraordinary achievement in Japanese decorative arts during the early Meiji period. Their monumental proportions, exceptionally elaborate polychrome decoration, unusual porcelain construction, and remarkable state of preservation as a matched pair distinguish them as important examples of nineteenth-century Japanese craftsmanship. Each jar is of imposing ovoid form, rising to pronounced shoulders and a short cylindrical neck, surmounted by an elaborate domed cover with a projecting rim and distinctive flattened finial. Every visible surface is richly decorated with exceptionally intricate cloisonné enamelwork, combining naturalistic floral ornament with sophisticated geometric patterns and elaborate architectural borders. The principal bodies are covered in delicate polychrome floral sprays against a rich aubergine-brown ground, with blossoms in shades of yellow, white, orange, lavender, and pale blue, interspersed with brilliant turquoise and emerald-green foliage. The flowers are surrounded by an intricate network of scrolling tendrils, creating a remarkably harmonious decorative composition. Dominating the principal faces are magnificent ornamental medallions outlined in yellow enamel, incorporating alternating sections of emerald-green latticework and cobalt-blue geometric patterns. These elaborate reserves frame symmetrical compositions of scrolling arabesques, stylized foliage, and floral motifs in turquoise, pale blue, coral, white, and green. Particularly striking are the large turquoise and cobalt-blue scrolling ornaments appearing on the sides of the jars, which bear compelling stylistic similarities to documented examples associated with Takeuchi Chubei and the Shippo Gaisha. The shoulders, necks, and covers are enriched with exceptionally complex geometric borders incorporating interlocking fretwork, repeating triangular patterns, and delicate spiral ornament. Even the flattened finials are individually decorated with multicolored floral motifs, demonstrating the extraordinary attention devoted to every detail. The monumental scale, remarkable complexity of decoration, and unusual porcelain construction make this pair an outstanding example of jitai shippo (磁胎七宝), the technically demanding Japanese art of cloisonné enamel applied to porcelain rather than the more conventional metal foundation. Attribution to Takeuchi Chubei and the Shippo Gaisha: Takeuchi Chubei was an important Japanese enameler active during the Meiji period, particularly associated with the production of cloisonné enamel on porcelain. This specialized technique required close collaboration between porcelain manufacturers and master enamelers, with ceramic bodies produced in centers such as Seto and subsequently decorated with intricate wire-defined enamelwork in the Nagoya region. The attribution of the present monumental pair to Takeuchi Chubei is supported by significant stylistic and technical comparisons with signed examples offered at Christie's and documented works preserved in important Japanese and American museum collections. Of particular importance is a rare pair of cloisonné enamelled porcelain vases offered at Christie's, Japanese Craftsmanship: Art of the Meiji Period, Lot 86, bearing the signature Dainihon seizo Shippo gaisha kojin Takeuchi Chubei. The Christie's pair, measuring approximately 35.7 cm in height, incorporates elaborate scrolling motifs, stylized flowers, and richly colored geometric ornament. The distinctive decorative vocabulary bears particularly compelling similarities to the present monumental jars, especially the large turquoise and cobalt-blue scrolling compositions. A further important comparison is a signed cloisonné enamelled Arita porcelain vase offered at Christie's, measuring approximately 58 cm in height and bearing the signature Shippo Takeuchi Chubei. The auction catalogue references a closely related example preserved in the Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum, Japan. Important Museum Comparisons: The significance of Takeuchi Chubei's work is further demonstrated by examples preserved in major institutional collections. Tokyo National Museum, Japan The museum preserves an important pair of large covered porcelain jars decorated with birds and flowers, dated 1881, with porcelain bodies attributed to Kawamoto Masukichi...

Blue and White Porcelain Tulipière Flower Pyramids, Dutch Delft Style, Pair Chinese, Modern Each of these tulipières is built in the tiered obelisk form of the Delft flower pyramids...

Bisque Trinket Box / Jewelry Casket with Neo-Classical Relief with Cherubs by Limoges, France. Will hallmark: LIMOGES , FRANCE. Late 1800s/early 1900s. In good condition, smaller/n...

An elegant mid-20th-Century globe-form desk clock and weather station by Tiffany & Co., dating to circa 1960. Combining functional timekeeping with a sculptural, globe-shaped des...

Beautifully glazed handmade stoneware candle sconce manufactured by Danish Knabstrup in the 1950s. Raw rectangular ceramic piece with a shiny crackle glaze front in pastel mint, turq...

Ettore Sottsass for Bitossi Raymor Glazed Ceramic Vase, Signed, Italy, 1950s. Slender cylindrical vase in matte white glaze, decorated with glazed colors in a stacked column of abstr...

PAIR Antique French Majolica Jardinières Insect Musician Cache Pot Planter c1880. Direct from France, a rare and gorgeous PAIR of 19th century antique French majolica jardinières or...

Otto & Vivika Heino Ceramic Stoneware Vase, California, c.1965. Signed to the bottom.

A monumental and masterful pair of French Paris porcelain hand-painted vases, circa 1860. These museum quality vases are extremely fine quality. (The best we have ever seen for Par...

French Silver-Mounted Marie Antoinette Jasperware Snuff Box, 19th Century A 19th-century French silver-mounted jasperware snuff or patch box with a relief portrait of Marie Antoinet...

A striking centerpiece showcasing open roses in a captivating glossy white finish. Crafted from fine ceramics, this piece combines artistic elegance with color, making it a standout ...

One-of-a-kind raku-fired vase. Wide and low with a small foot, and small opening. Made in our Brooklyn studio then fired in a New Jersey back yard, All dimensions are approximate...

Large 19th Century Majolica chesnut handled jardinière signed Onnaing. 18 inches L This jardinière is inspired by the Art Nouveau and the Naturalism movement of the end of 19th Cent...

Majolica jardinière planter with 4 birds Delphin Massier, circa 1890. Height / 5 inches , 8 by 5 inches. The Massier are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings. ...

An elegant dark blue round porcelain jewelry box with raised gold gilt decoration, Neoclassical design style, circa mid-20th century, Europe. The lid and body are richly embellished ...

Large vintage Italian ceramic panther sculpture, from 1980's. Hand crafted sculpture of sitting panther is created in glazed and hand painted ceramic. Very good/excellent vintage con...

A beautiful 1960s Italian ceramic lidded vessel designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, likely from the celebrated Pietra collection. Handcrafted in Italy, the piece features a sculptura...

A striking pair of 19th-century blue and white Jasperware vases attributed to Wedgwood, each vase raised on a finely carved walnut pedestal with gilt beaded decoration. Each vase fea...

Presenting a high-end and important Japanese doll of Musha Ningyo Samurai Doll from the late Edo to the early Meiji period, a traditional Japanese warrior doll crafted with intricate...

Charming set of three vintage ceramic vases, beautifully decorated with sculptural lemon branches in high relief. Each vase features a softly textured off-white glazed ceramic body, ...

Condition: Shows two small chips as shown on pictures

This is a huge, monumental Chinese Export Rose Mandarin Punch Bowl with 25 inch in diameter and 10 inch in height, and about 270 (+-) people o...