Ceramic Furniture

This is a delightful antique decorative pair of jardinieres, Chinese ceramic planter dating to the late 20th century. Showcasing a desirable aged patina and is in good order througho...

Pair of vintage Chinese porcelain phoenix figures, elegantly crafted to showcase intricate details and rich symbolism. Representing rebirth a...

A fine Chinese shipwreck blue and white decorated large porcelain kendi, or pouring vessel, Transitional Period, late Ming or early Qing Dynasty, mid...

Collection of Five Chinese Export 'Batavia-ware' and Famille Rose Jars and Covers Qianlong Period, China, Circa 1750s This handsome collection of five graduated covered jars is a magnificent and rare example of mid-18th-century Chinese Export porcelain, illustrating the highly successful fusion of Chinese ceramic technology and European market demand during the height of the global trade era. ________________________________________ Description and Aesthetic Medium: Porcelain with underglaze brown glaze and overglaze Famille Rose enamels. Period: Qianlong (1736–1795). Origin: Jingdezhen kilns, China, made for the European export market. The collection comprises two large, two medium, and one small jar, intended to be displayed together as a garniture—a decorative set prized for mantelpieces and cabinets in opulent European interiors. • The 'Batavia' Ground: Each piece is characterized by a luxurious, deep chocolate-brown glaze covering the exterior, a distinctive aesthetic known historically as "Batavia-ware" or descriptively as café au lait. This rich, monochrome ground was achieved by bathing the porcelain in an iron-rich slip before glazing and firing. • The Famille Rose Reserves: The dark ground provides a dramatic backdrop for finely painted, leaf-shaped reserves (panels). These panels are adorned with exquisite floral sprays executed in the vibrant Famille Rose palette (meaning "pink family"), which was introduced to China from Europe in the early 18th century. The opaque enamels—dominated by the rose-pink created from colloidal gold—allow for subtle shading and realism, brilliantly depicting the peony (mudan), the Chinese flower of wealth, nobility, and honor. • The Covers: The domed covers maintain this contrast, with a high, lustrous brown glaze broken by Famille Rose floral sprays that echo the motifs on the body. ________________________________________ Historical Context: Global Trade and Naming The name "Batavia-ware" is a crucial historical reference, even though the porcelain was manufactured in the kilns of Jingdezhen. 1. The Dutch East India Company (VOC): Batavia (modern-day Jakarta, Indonesia) served as the fortified administrative and trading headquarters of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) in Asia. 2. The Trade Route: Porcelain destined for the European market was collected from various Chinese ports and then centrally transshipped through Batavia. This particular style became famously associated with that major transit port among Western collectors, hence the name, which links the sophisticated manufacturing of China to the powerful trade infrastructure of the Dutch. 3. 18th-Century Opulence: Garnitures like this were highly desirable statements of wealth and worldliness in 18th-century Europe. Their acquisition signified participation in the exotic, global market and a cosmopolitan taste capable of appreciating the high technical and artistic quality of Chinese porcelain. The successful combination of the deep, rich brown glaze—which evokes a feeling of luxurious Eastern lacquer or polished wood—with the delicate, luminous European-inspired Famille Rose palette represents a brilliant convergence of East-West artistic demands at the height of the Qianlong Emperor’s reign. ________________________________________ Dimensions Largest Jar: 7 1/2 inches high x 7 1/2 inches diameter; Second Jar: 7 1/4 inches high x 6 1/2 inches diameter; Third Jar: 5 1/2 inches high x 5 inches diameter; Pair of Smaller Jars...

This exquisite porcelain Guan Yin statue stands at a remarkable height of 65.5 cm and is a beautiful representation of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of compassion, revered across ...

Infuse your space with vibrant heritage and timeless artistry with this vintage Asian floral ginger jar. This lidded porcelain vessel dazzles with a rich black ground adorned in radi...

Originally, a ginger jar converted to a lamp. Fine French dore bronze mounts. Custom parchment shade is 14" in diameter by 9.5" high. The overall body width is 9.5".

An antique Chinese Foo Dog with silver inlaid wood stand. Circa 1900 very fine detail.

Could be late 19th Century. No cracks, repairs or damage to these.

A charming blanc de chine porcelain deer with painted hoofs.

Very fine Asian Glazed Clay Elephant Garden seat. Background color is dark green with accents of gold, white, pink and light blue.

An unusual pair of late 19th Century Chinese blue and white ginger jar lamps. Each with hand painted motif decoration to the gro...

This vintage ceramic elephant low stool showcases exceptional decorative artistry, its charming figural form rendered in crisp white ceramic and richly adorned with elaborate, hand-p...

This pair of vintage ceramic vases showcases the classic baluster silhouette long favored in Chinese export porcelain traditions, each featuring a gracefully flared trumpet neck risi...

This pair of blue and white Chinese porcelain parrots was made during the Qing dynasty circa 1870. Above all, it is the relationship between the two birds that makes this pair so cha...

Description A wonderfull and high quality painted Charger with richly decorated scene from Romance of the western chambers. Unusual large sized piece with high quality painting , th...

Perfect for interior wall decoration. We offer sets of 18th century Chinese blue and white plates. Available in every quantity needed. The selection in the pictures might not be avai...

Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Plaque, Long-Tailed Bird on Flowering Peach China, Probably Jingdezhen, 20th Century This upright famille rose porcelain plaque is painted with an ex...

Set of four floral painted blue-and-white bowls or side dishes, great for appetizers or desserts. They would be pretty hung on a wall as a matching collection, creating a cohesive un...

Antique Chinese painted pottery panel of musician drummer. Age: China, Song Dynasty, 10th - 12th Century Size of panel only: Height 27 C.M. / Width 14.1 C.M. Height including stand:...

A pair of large antique Chinese pottery standing court men with Oxford TL test. Thermoluminescence (TL) test result from Oxford Authentication Ltd. is included. Age: China, Tang Dyn...

cylindrical form, monochrome vases

A fine antique Chinese small celadon glazed porcelain bowl dating from the early Ming dynasty or earlier. The finely made bowl, of slight irregular shape, stands on a small round ung...

This is a very good early Chinese Teapot and matching cover from the Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period ( 1662 to 1722) which we date to Circa 1710. The teapot has a globular form on a sho...

Set of 4 Modern Collectibles plates made for Givenchy Perfumes. Each features a flower used in their fragrances. One is vibrant yellow; the other is b...

Pair of 19th-century Satsuma porcelain vases, made of Chinese porcelain with gilded bronze bases. H: 49 cm, D: 28 cm Please contact us before placing an order to confirm the product...

This sculptural, ceramic garden seat reinvents the barrel shape of classic Chinese drum stools. Slip casted in low relief, a pattern of boss-head nails rings the top and bottom, imit...

1.5in(W) x 1.5in(D) x 3.2in(H) are the dimensions of the bottle only

Set of Three Late 18th or Early 19th Century Chinese Export "Green Fitzhugh" Porcelain Plates. Plates are each decorated in a palette of green enamel on a white porcelain background,...

overall height of each cover jar including lighting components: 29in(H); cover jar only: 15in(H); each jar is decorated with a continuous figural scene

Elevate your collection with this exquisite Chinese porcelain figurine inspired by the illustrious Qing dynasty. Crafted in a stunning wucai style, the figurine depicts a distinguish...

Contemporary Chinese iridescent color block vase. Horizontal bands of color. Bottom of vase is green. Middle band is a metallic glaze, top band is an ...

Presenting a stunning Vintage Boho Sang De Boeuf Glazed Ceramic Vase, a piece that captures the rich heritage of traditional glazing techniques with a timeless, elegant form. This ex...

Beautifully painted dragon motif. No cracks, chips or repairs.

Pair of Chinese, hand-painted porcelain vases featuring figures in nature, with a crackle glaze and branch formed handles with raised flowers

Hand-thrown earthenware, glazed Han style vase.

Two fantastic and rare Chinese Kangxi Period porcelain fruit stands, Representing Buddhas Hand & Pomegranates. Each of these is beautifully hand-carved and hand-painted with the fine...

Vintage Wu Shang Pu porcelain oval bowl. Character scenes in green, red, rust and blue on white background. DIMENSIONS: 8.5”W x 6.5'D x 2.5"H in diameter

In famille rose decoration with 8 figures in each panel.

Collection of vintage Chinese porcelain bathroom home accessories set of 5 featuring an intricate floral chinoiserie and scrollwork pattern. Set includes heavy weight trash can 10" tall x 10" wide, tissue box holder 5" x 5" x 6" tall, tooth brush holder...

Beautiful Single Chinese Export Jar in Green Measures: 15 H x 12 D   

This is a midcentury hexagonal baluster vase, a 20th century, Chinese ceramic urn. Attractive Chinese baluster vase Profusely decorated from neck to base Free from any damage o...

Described in ancient Chinese texts as a “full moon dyed with spring water,” celadon bowls and plates are prized for their soft color and luminous sheen. Perfected over centuries, cel...

This finely decorated Chinese porcelain vase is a striking example of the famille noire palette, characterized by its deep black ground richly embellished with vibrant enamel decorat...

Sculptural and drenched in color, this ceramic garden seat reinvents the barrel shape of classic Chinese drum stools. Slip casted in low relief, the stool has six sides, each decorat...

3.8in(D) x 5.75in(W) x 4.9in(H) are the dimensions of the teapot; teapot and cup are decorated with floral motif in relief

Antique Chinese Famille Rose Vase with Hand-Painted Enamels and Inscription - Exquisite Artwork with Daoguang apocryphal mark. This ...

Infuse your space with timeless elegance using this stunning pair of Vintage Asian Blue and White Ginger Jars. These lidded porcelain vessels showcase classic Chinese export motifs i...

A charming vintage Chinese pickling jar with a softly rounded, traditional form and beautifully aged surface. The vessel features a warm olive-gre...

O/3201 - What a beautiful simple ancient ceramic! It's a Chinese brazier, sober and elegant. I think that may be more ancient, but I don't know. It was...

Pair antique Chinese porcelain blue and white lamps, circa 1890's.

A 1790s blue and white Chinese export plate depicting three islands with a dark border.

Pair of Chinese porcelain vases from Canton, Qing Dynasty, 19th century Total dimensions with base: 70 cm high x 30 cm in diameter // 61 cm high x 24 cm in diameter

A 19th Century Chinese Celadon Ground Vase with Blue and White Cartouches of Scholars and Elders A very large 19th century blue and white Celadon Ground Vase, decorated front and bac...

Pair 19th c. Chinese export porcelain wall pockets in a bright famille rose glaze. Each modeled as a vase with ho ho boys climbing on the sides. Measure 6 5/8" tall x 5" across. Good...

Vintage flower pot Chinese motif - decorative bowl hand-painted, horses and figures - China 1950s - elegant decoration, gift idea This vintage flower pot from the 1950s features a b...

Description Sharing with you this lovely plate from Dehua. With base mark. Condition minimal rimfrits only. Size: 11.3x2CM DiameterxHeight Period 19th century Qing (1661 - 1912)

Dated to the Republic period (1912-1949), this bowl is beautifully decorated with a rich, persimmon-orange glaze accented by gilt brushwork. Wrapped around the center of the bowl are...

Chinese ceramic planters early XX century with bases. Beautiful pieces for central decor planters for living room or main receptions. Measure...

A pair of magnificent Chinese Tomb Guardian statues dated to Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD) and confirmed by TL tests. Known in Chinese as Zhenmushou (Tomb-guarding Beast), the earthenwar...