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Item Ships From: Continental US
Black Lacquer and Gold Leaf Underlay Chinese Altar Vase with Scalloped Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
A black lacquer with gold-leaf underlay vintage Chinese altar vase from the mid 20th century with traditional architectures in landscapes and court scenes décor, as well as scalloped top. This striking mid-20th-century Chinese altar vase is an exquisite example of the artistry and craftsmanship that are hallmarks of traditional Chinese design. The vase's base is rendered in a lustrous black lacquer, which creates a sophisticated backdrop for the captivating gold-leaf underlay that adorns its surface. The combination of these two contrasting elements produces a visually dynamic and alluring effect that draws the eye and invites closer inspection.
The gold-leaf underlay is meticulously applied to create intricate representations of traditional Chinese architecture set...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Chinese Shekwan pottery roof ornament male figures
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Asian Chinese style (19th Cent) porcelain male figures wearing robes
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Imari Porcelain Tall Trumpet Vase, Japan, 1870s
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A remarkable hand painted Japanese Imari porcelain trumpet vase with ribbed body and profuse decoration. This vase is very rare and unique...
Category
1870s Japanese Meiji Antique Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Round Porcelain Box from the Hatcher Collection Decorated with Phoenix
Located in Atlanta, GA
17th century Chinese porcelain blue and white cosmetics box from the Hatcher Collection decorated with a phoenix. The phoenix is painted with its wings outstretched, its tail flutter...
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Large Early 19th Century Chinese Export Armorial Crest Serving Dish
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chinese Export American Eagle Armorial porcelain oval tray. Made for the American market as at the center of the tray lies a Chinese depiction of the United States Eagle crest.
Exce...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Enamel
Japanese Satsuma Dragon Vase, Meiji Period, c 1900, Japan
By Satsuma
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic small Japanese Satsuma vase with image of writhing dragons, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan.
The vase of elegant baluster form, with a slightly flared foot, slender body...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery, Stoneware, Hardwood
Chinese Blue and White Koi Bottleneck Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Revered for centuries for its elegant designs and rich cobalt blue and pure white colors, traditional Chinese blue-and-white porcelain lives on in this hand-painted bottleneck vase. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Iga Mizusashi 'Water Container for the Tea Ceremony'
Located in Hudson, NY
17th to 18th century Iga ware from Fushinan, Kyoto. Iga embodies the essence of tea ceremony's requirements for wabi-sabi, which appreciates the beauty in imp...
Category
Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Jade Green Porcelain Japanese Vases
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This stunning pair of vibrant green Kutani porcelain vases captures the essence of Japanese artistry. Kutani ware is a renowned style of Japanese porcelain, known for its vibrant, co...
Category
20th Century Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Old or Antique Chinese Mallet Form Prunus or Hawthorne Pattern Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Chinese porcelain vase.
In the mallet form.
Painted with blue underglaze decoration in the Hawthorne pattern with prune sprigs and a brushstroke background.
Simply wonderfu...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Squared Fantail Vases with Egrets Beneath Lotus
Located in Chicago, IL
Defined by angular shoulders and a flared lip, this pair of tall porcelain vases offer a charming variation of the classic Chinese phoenix-tail vase form. Each vase is patterned with...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Massive Japanese Arita Presentation Porcelain Plate Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
This massive Japanese Arita plate was made in Hizen, circa 1890-1910s, at the end of Meiji period by a potter named Takeshige Yoshisuke who was active in A...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Continental US - Ceramics
Three Chinese Yixing Clay Teapots with Bamboo Decoration
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three Chinese Yixing Clay Teapots, probably 20th Century. These charming teapots are beautifully formed of clay and varying in rich shades of brown ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Clay
Chinese Blue and White Vase
Located in East Hampton, NY
Tall Chinese blue and off-white vase.
Category
Mid-20th Century Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Meiji Period Japanese Samurai Enamel Decorated Charger
Located in Atlanta, GA
This platter is absolutely massive and stunning. The enamel decoration depicts a pair of samurais and birds. Verso is signed and had extra strength plate hanger...
Category
19th Century Antique Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Enamel
Japanese Kutani Pheasant Sculpture, Okimono, Showa Era, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A spectacularly glazed Japanese Kutani model, okimono, of a pheasant, Showa era, early 20th century, Japan.
The okimono, or decorative sculpture, in the form of a magnificent phea...
Category
1930s Japanese Showa Vintage Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Bijin or Geisha, Showa Era, 1930's, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A charming and delightful Japanese Kutani enameled porcelain figure of a bijin or geisha, early Showa Era, circa 1930's, Japan.
The elegant figure of a beautiful woman, called a bijin, portrayed dressed in full kimono and holding a fan in one hand. Her kimono of deep black with scattered cherry blossoms in white and outlined in gilding. Her wide obi of coral color, and patterned with stylized clouds of turquoise green and puce. One foot, clad in a white tabi...
Category
1930s Japanese Showa Vintage Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Art Deco Persimmon Vase with White Cranes, circa 1920s
Located in Chicago, IL
Drawing on the enduring phoenix tail form that dates to China’s Bronze Age, this porcelain vase from the 1920s exhibits the sinuous lines and gilded refinement that helped to define ...
Category
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Korean Ceramic Celadon Bowl with Slip Inlay Goryeo Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
Despite inspired originally by the celadons from Song Dynasty in China, the development of celadon in Korean peninsula took its own course and reached the Zenith in the 11-12th century during Goryeo dynasty...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Korean Archaistic Antique Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Blue Glazed Tripod Censer
Located in Chicago, IL
Censers have been used for thousands of years in Chinese culture as an element of prayer, ritual, and funerary rites. Placed within a shrine and filled with burning incense, the censer issues fragrant smoke that the duration of the ritual and acts as an offering to one's ancestors or religious deities. This round ceramic incense burner...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Antique 19th Century Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Urns, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique 19th Century Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Urns with Foo Dogs, Circa 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain, Ceramic
Japanese Satsuma Vase Yabu Meizan Meiji
By Yabu Meizan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Satsuma baluster form vase from the studio of Yabu Meizan (birth name Yabu Masashichi; 1853-1934), who is one of the most celebrated and collectible Satsuma artists from Meiji Peri...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Fine Japanese Satsuma Vase with Superb Decoration by Seikozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic vase in tapered square form made by Japanese studio Seikozan circa 1890-1910s (late Meiji Period). One of the many artist studios that specialized in satsuma ware, Seikozan...
Category
1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Celadon Ceramic Charger Plate with Crackled Glaze – Elegant Table Decor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage celadon ceramic charger plate with crackled texture. This elegant vintage ceramic charger plate features a delicate celadon glaze that enhances the simplicity and purity of...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Studio Ceramic Vase by Ken Matsuzaki with Original Tomobako
By Ken Matsuzaki
Located in Atlanta, GA
An impressive stoneware bottle form vase by contemporary Japanese studio potter Ken Matsuzaki (1950-) circa 2010s. The solid form takes its cue from Chinese traditional plum vase (Meiping) with raised and swelled shoulder and a small opening, yet it rises from a non-conventional pentagonal faceted base. The extraordinary surface was covered with Yohen Shino glaze in a deep iron hue. Thick white slips were applied in bold strokes to the lower portion of the vase. The abstract pattern calls to mind of the imagery of the iconic ocean waves found in traditional Japanese art. The presence of the vase is strong and none-compromising, reaching back to the past yet appearing utterly modern. It is marked by the artist underneath and comes with the original tomobako with title and author inscriptions and a wrapping cloth with the artist's seal.
"Ken Matsuzaki’s haptic ceramics bring a contemporary approach to traditional Japanese ceramicware, most notably 16th-century Oribe pottery...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Pair of Chinese Blue and White Jars with Lids
Located in East Hampton, NY
Great pair of Chinese blue and white jars with lids...... foo dogs painted on the sides of the jars as well as figures on the lids.... base is 8.5" di...
Category
20th Century Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Famille Rose Oval Jar with Domestic Scenes, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
During the 18th century, Europeans provided an eager market for Chinese export porcelain, especially the colorful and fanciful ware known as “famille rose.” Named for a palette of op...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Rose Medallion Porcelain Articles, 4
Located in Astoria, NY
Collection of Four Articles of Chinese Rose Medallion Porcelain, comprising: teapot, covered tureen with decorated interior, and two navette-shaped footed dishes. Largest: 2.75" H x ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Hat Stands, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Hat Stands, hand-painted with floral motifs. 11.75" H x 5.25" Diameter. Provenance: From an East 72nd Street Estate.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Porcelain Double Gourd Vases, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Double Gourd Vases, 20th century, each with relief dragons with articulated eyes on blue ground and two green dragon form handles, stamped with Qianlong six...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Yongzheng Style Chinese Export Porcelain Vases with Peach Tree Designs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage Chinese export porcelain vases with beautiful peach designs, each 16.5 by 7 inches with marks of the Yongzheng period (1678-1735) of the Qing Dynasty. Each in excelle...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Glazed Ceramic and Silver Koro Incense Burner Makuzu Kozan
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tri-pod ceramic incense burner (koro) by Japanese Imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916) circa late Meiji to the start of Taisho period (1890-1910s). A fine example of the artist's work belonging to the late part of his underglaze paint phase (started around 1887 until his death), the surface of the koro was painted in beautiful shades of blue to depict a continuous landscape not unlike a traditional ink and watercolor hand scroll. The rise and fall mountains recede and fade into the horizon and are dotted with groves of pines. The sky is painted with a beautiful subtle shade of pink, suggesting a time of sunrise or sunset. The koro is fitted with an ensuite reticulated sterling silver hoya (incense cover), pierced with swirling cloud and marked with "pure silver' in Kanji. The base is signed in underglaze blue "Makuzu Kozan Sei" within a double ring. The piece is beautifully potted in form and the decoration was done with expertise using the novel technique developed by Kozan called Fuki-e (the blow painting), in order to achieve the striking landscape known as "Mountain and Water" with sense of dimensions and gradient, the poetic effects normally conveyed only by sumi ink staining on paper. The piece comes with an unsigned tomobako (wood storage box) of a recent age.
Also known as Miyagawa Kozan (1842–1916), Makuzu Kozan was one of the most established and collected ceramist from Meiji Period. Born as Miyagawa Toranosuke, Kozan established his pottery studio in Yokohama around 1870s and later became one of the appointed artists 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. Being one of the most creative ceramists, Kozan started experimenting with new chemical colors from the West in the format of his porcelain glaze around 1880s. New colors allowed him to create underglaze designs that appeared bright, smooth and glossy. He even invented his own receipt of cobalt blue to achieve a much brighter yet softer shade, as evident on this vase. To create landscape that is realistic and dimensional, more common in the western paintings, he was inspired by the native Japanese ink painting technique developed around 1900 by Yokoyama...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Antique Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Silver
Chinese Han Dynasty Amphora Pot
Located in Atlanta, GA
This amphora pot was made some 2,000 years ago during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220). This vase is pear form with a vertically incised band around the ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Green and Brown Glazed Ceramic Jar with Tapered Neck
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large ceramic jar with a flaring silhouette, finished in a layered green and brown glaze. The vessel’s shape is anchored by a wide rounded body that tapers smoothly into a narrow n...
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This small ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the Qing dynasty, rigid headrests such as this were used by upper-class women to protec...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Blue and White Porcelain Vase, in the Chinese Style, Maitland and Smith, 1970s
By Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large blue and white porcelain vase, in the Chinese style, Maitland and Smith, 1970s.
Category
1970s Hong Kong Vintage Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Korean Ceramic Tea Bowl with Slip Inlays Goryeo Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small ceramic conical form tea bowl from Korean Goryeo Dynasty circa 14th century. The bowl is of a slightly irregular shape and covered in a grayish overglaze. The inlaid slip dec...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Korean Archaistic Antique Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Pair Japanese Coral Ground Imari Covered Vases on Stands, Getty Collection
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental and Very Rare Pair of Japanese Coral Ground Imari Covered Vases on Stands, from the Getty Collection. Each painted to the front and ba...
Category
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Ceramic Vase Mingei Style Hamada Shoji
By Hamada Shoji
Located in Atlanta, GA
A heavily potted stoneware vase in cylindrical form, decorated with abstract strokes in iron rust glaze (known as Persimmon Glaze in Japanese) on a black glazed background. The pattern suggests autumn grasses, and it was applied with free hands. The vase is attributed to Japanese potter Hamada Shoji...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Ceramic Bowl Makuzu Kozan Utusushi Kenzan
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare ceramic bowl with overglaze paint decoration by Japanese imperial potter Makuzu Kozan ((1842–1916). Unlike the better-known works Kozan made for the expositions in the west and export to the foreign market, this piece exemplifies his work for the domestic market and the tea ceremony. The bowl was made in the so called "Utusushi" Ogata Kenzan (1663-1743), a celebrated Edo painter and ceramicist. Utusushi is loosely translated as "in the spirit of". It is not at all a simple imitation of a master, but a Japanese concept of embracing the spiritual essence of a master while the creator is free to mix in his or her own unique artistic interpretation and flavor.
The bowl was made to hold fruits during the tea ceremony. It has a very distinguished form with a circular lower body morphing into a square upper portion that further opening with flared rim. The surface has a grey glaze onto which Asagao flowers (Japanese morning glory) on the vines were painted in a free and poetic style. White was used for the petals, green for the leaves with touches of gold highlight. Asagao, the symbol of the summer was rendered in the spirit of Ogata Kenzan, and interestingly the shape of the blossom echoes the unique form the bowl. It was likely reserved for the tea ceremony during the summer months.
Under the base, Kozan was signed in black on a white porcelain plaque inlay.
For two similar examples of Kozan's work Utusushi Kenzan, see Page 168-169 of the book: Sekai ni Aisa Reta ya Kimono Miyagawa Kozan Makuzu...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Antique Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Japanese Ceramic Glazed Bowl Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a rare ceramic bowl with overglazed design by the famed Japanese ceramic artist Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916), circa 1906-1916. The bowl is rather unusual from the potter's repertoire with its unique glaze colors and decoration, and it likely belonged to a small series that Kozan made in and after 1906. A bowl of similar glaze and nearly identical dragon motif was recorded as a diplomatic present to the British royalty Arthur Connaught (1883-1932) when he represented King Gorge V in Japan in 1906. Other pieces, such as this bowl, were likely made with similar materials and designs afterwards.
Essentially round in form, the bowl has a generous volume with six harmonious lobes. The bottom of the interior showcases a coiled dragon in red, green and gold slithering on a cobalt blue background. The roundel shares an echoing lobed perimeter, which is further outlined by red and turquois bands and rising sun design. The exterior of the bowl features six stylized Japanese camellias...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Antique Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Monumental Fish and Flora Blue and White Gooseneck Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Revered for centuries for its elegant designs and rich cobalt blue and pure white colors, traditional Chinese blue-and-white porcelain lives on in this hand-painted bottleneck vase. Delicately rendered with fish and flora beneath fanciful waves, the vase's whimsical motif draws from these traditional Chinese symbols...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Oversized Vintage Thai Midnight Blue Glazed Water Vessel with Tapering Lines
Located in Yonkers, NY
An oversized vintage Thai water vessel from the mid-20th century, with midnight blue glaze, and tapering lines. Created in Thailand during the mid-ce...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Tang Dynasty Prancing Horse with Oxford TL Test
Located in Atlanta, GA
This spirited Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD) prancing horse is handsomely model with one foreleg raised, it’s mane swept to one side, expressive pricked ears, flared nostrils and open mouth bearing its teeth. The tail is docked tail and is neatly tied. This terracotta horse has traces of painted pigmentation that once adorned it.
After their Han ancestors, the emperors of the Tang Dynasty continued to import purebred horses. Most of them served in wars but the most handsome were kept and trained for parades. We know that the Emperor Xuanzong (712-756) had a stud farm with 400 horses trained to dance to music. This prancing horse is a representation of the dancing horses of the Tang dynasty.
The Oxford TL test...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Plates, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Circular Plates, Qianlong Period, circa 1760, with hand-painted rose flower motifs. 9.25" Diameter x 1" H. Provenance: Lynda Willauer An...
Category
Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Lobed Bowl
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Lobed Bowl, Qianlong Period, circa 1760, with hand-painted floral and fruit motif and label to underside. 10.25" Diameter x 2.75" H. Provenance:...
Category
Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Painted Porcelain Articles, 2
Located in Astoria, NY
Two Chinese Export Painted Porcelain Articles, circa 1750, comprising: bullet shaped teapot with silver spout, and oval reticulated platter with figural scene to the center. Silver t...
Category
Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Jun Yao Brush Washer
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Jun Yao Glazed Ceramic Brush Washer. 5.5" H x 4.25" Diameter. Provenance: From the Upper East Side Apartment of a Former Ambassador.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Peacock Blue Porcelain Meiping Vase
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Peacock Blue Glazed Porcelain Small Meiping Vase, 19th century, with incised pomegranate decoration under glaze, together with carved ebonized wood stand. Vase: 5.25" H x 2.5...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Yellow Glazed Porcelain Bottle Vase
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Yellow Crackle Glazed Porcelain Bottle Vase, with long tapering neck above bulbous base. 9.25" H x 5" Diameter. Provenance: From an East 72nd Street Estate.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Fine Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Spoon, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A delicate example of the time-honored practice of blue-and-white ceramics, this 19th century porcelain soup spoon was likely used as an everyday ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Rare and Large Japanese Porcelain Vase Makuzu Kozan
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking blue and white vase 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 around 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.
With an impressively large size, this vase was likely made and reserved as a presentation piece for one of the many expositions the studio participated in the early 20th century. It was decorated with underglaze cobalt blue using the novel technique developed by Kozan called Fuki-e (the blow painting), in order to achieve the striking dimensional literary landscape known as "Mountain and Water". Being one of the most creative ceramists, Kozan started experimenting with new chemical colors from the West in the format of his porcelain glaze around 1880s. New colors allowed him to create underglaze designs that appeared bright, smooth and glossy. He even invented his own receipt of cobalt blue to achieve a much brighter yet softer shade, as evident on this vase. To create landscape that is realistic and dimensional, more common in the western paintings, he was inspired by the native Japanese ink painting technique developed around 1900 by Yokoyama Taikan...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Arita Blue & White Charger II
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is charming large mid-20th century Japanese Arita blue & white charger that depicts a country mountain scene. The charger would make a great addition t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Blue & White Pale Celadon Dishes, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Chinese Blue and White Pale Celadon Porcelain Dishes, Ming Dynasty, 17th century, each with molded foliate design and cobalt blue geometric design to center. Each approx.: 1....
Category
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Ming Dynasty Pot
Located in Tampa, FL
A Ming Dynasty Chinese sandstone pot in very attractive neutral shades. The opening at the top is two inches. China, Ming dynasty so therefore they could be anywhere from the 1300s t...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Sandstone
1920s Mille Fiori Chinese Export Parcel Gilt Monumental Rouleau Vase
Located in Lomita, CA
The profusion of bright flowers and the gold parcel gilt combine for a gorgeous Chinese export vase. This monumental piece requires a stand and it is ready for your favorite room or hallway. This is the ultimate pop of color for a living or office space. (It is like a bouquet of fresh flowers without the maintenance.) It is a vintage Chinese export polychrome glazed and parcel gilt "Bangchuiping" or rouleau vase. It was made in China, around 1920-30. This is one of the nicest auction pieces...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Peony Fantail Vases, c. 1920s
Located in Chicago, IL
Resplendent with lush florals and brilliant color, this pair of porcelain vases combines stencil work with hand-painted foliage in a decorative style popular during the first two decades of the 20th century. The stenciled petals and blooms of the peonies, symbols of love and affection, create a graphic pattern of soft, modulated color, while the painted stems and small flowers punctuate the design with sharp detail. Innovative in decoration, the vases are firmly rooted in China’s time-honored ceramic tradition with their Classic fantail contours and butterfly handles.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Exceptional Large Satsuma Vase with Cover
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and large Satsuma vase with cover with foo dog finial, finely enameled and gilt. Drilled apparently for use previously as table lamp. Firing crack to the lid, otherwise...
Category
1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Continental US - Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
