Mexican Sun and Moon Terracotta Vase with Copper Tones and Flaring Neck

A Chinese vintage altar vase from the mid 20th century, with celadon crackle finish and flaring neck. We currently have 3 vases available, priced and sold $1,300 each. Created in China during the midcentury period, this tall altar vase charms...

An oversized Chinese vintage blanc de Chine altar vase from the mid 20th century, with discreet crackle finish and flaring neck. Created in China during the midcentury period, this large vase features a tall neck supporting a flaring neck (with a 13.5 inches diameter opening) sitting above a nicely tapering body. Adorned with a subtle crackled finish, this extra large vintage Chinese vase...

A large vintage oxblood altar vase with flaring neck. This large vintage oxblood altar vase captivates with its rich, deep finish and elegant silhouette. The vase features a graceful...

A Chinese vintage oxblood altar vase from the mid-20th century, with flaring neck. We currently have several available, priced and sold $1,300 each. Created in China during the midce...

A spindle form porcelain vase by Brother Thomas Bezanson (1929-2007). As a modern interpretation of "Mei-Ping", a classic form of Chinese vase,...

A Korean ceramic celadon bottle vase with inlay design from Goryeo Dynasty (918 to 1392AD) circa 12th century. With an elongated neck that continues dow...

An exquisite, beautiful flower vase by master Japanese potter Shoji Hamada featuring an example of his popular two-color, sumptuous earth-toned ...

A contemporary studio ceramic vase made by Japanese potter Ken Matsuzaki (1950-). The vase showcases distinguished "moon flask" form with shoulder loops. The moon flask form was widely recorded first in Tang Dynasty China, most likely arrived from the Mideast countries via the silk road. It was originally used as drink vessel for the nomads and the loops were used to tie it to the horse-centered owner. The exotic form persisted in Chinese ceramic production through Ming to Qing dynasty. The form is unusual in Ken Matsuzaki's work. The artist covered the vase with a thick dripping Oribe green glaze partially revealing the unglazed part of the body, which is decorated with scrolling pattern in left by ash glaze. The work is rooted in both Yohen Shino glaze technique and Oribe tradition, but interestingly it also paid homage to Sancai pottery in Tang Dynasty when green glaze was prominently used to drip and splash onto the pottery. Viewing the vase, one can see in this harmonious piece, the innovative reinterpretation of ancient aesthetics that cross the cultures, geology and time. The base is marked with the artist's signature. The vase comes with an inscribed tomobako storage box with the artist's bio and wrapping cloth with seal. The vase measures 8.6"h x 7"w x 2"d. Ken Matsuzaki’s haptic ceramics bring a contemporary approach to traditional Japanese ceramicware, most notably 16th-century Oribe pottery...