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6 Piece Blue Lustreware Tea Set by The Ruskin Pottery, England 1927
By William Howson Taylor, Ruskin Pottery
Located in Stratford Upon Avon, GB
was, in particular, an innovator in coloured glazes, seeking to replicate the variety found in ancient
Category

Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Three Cups and Saucers Made from Japanese Porcelain
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
who appreciates unique and elegant decorative pieces evoking the tradition of ancient Japanese
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 3 unique small vases hand painted made to order
By Ladio Ceramics
Located in SANTA EULÀRIA DES RIU, ES
wheel, hand built, hand painted with off-white and coloured underglaze. Inspired by traditional ceramics
Category

2010s Spanish Organic Modern Garniture

Materials

Stoneware

Unique Mediterranean ceramic vase made to order
By Ladio Ceramics
Located in SANTA EULÀRIA DES RIU, ES
underglaze. Inspired by traditional ceramics from ancient civilisations such as Phoenicians, Romans
Category

2010s Spanish Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Sørensen Platter by Jorgen Haugen Sørensen for Normann X Brask Art Collection
By Normann Copenhagen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
now reappears in his piece for the Normann X Brask Art Collection. Referencing the ancient Incas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Kundalini Archibong Hive Black Ceramic Table Lamp
By Ini Archibong, Kundalini
Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia
HIVE black finish The purity of Art Déco in the shapes. The allure of ancient Japanese ceramics
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Kundalini Archibong Hive Red Ceramic Table Lamp
By Ini Archibong, Kundalini
Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia
HIVE red finish The purity of Art Déco in the shapes. The allure of ancient Japanese ceramics in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Kundalini Archibong Hive White Ceramic Table Lamp
By Ini Archibong, Kundalini
Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia
Hive white finish The purity of Art Déco in the shapes. The allure of ancient Japanese ceramics
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pit Fired Bowl by Erin Hupp
Located in Piedmont, CA
Inspired by the ancient art form of firing ceramics in a dirt pit, Erin Hupp’s latest collection of
Category

2010s American Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Bracelet Pit Fired Vase No. 3 by Erin Hupp
Located in Piedmont, CA
Inspired by the ancient art form of firing ceramics in a dirt pit, Erin Hupp’s latest collection of
Category

2010s American Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pit Fired Vase No. 1 by Erin Hupp
Located in Piedmont, CA
Inspired by the ancient art form of firing ceramics in a dirt pit, Erin Hupp’s latest collection of
Category

2010s American Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Beatrice Wood: Museum Quality Luster Bottle Vase w Relief Decor
By Beatrice Wood
Located in Berkeley, CA
called the mama of dada, she was a master of luster glazes. Inspired by ancient glass, persian ceramics
Category

American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Ceramic

"Jug with Three Gators" 2021, 22" Ceramic Jug Sculpture with Alligator Detail
By J-D Schall
Located in Baton Rouge, US
design. He draws inspiration from a variety of sources, ranging from ancient Asian and Greek ceramics to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Glaze

Beatrice Wood Chalice with Blue Lustre
By Beatrice Wood
Located in Berkeley, CA
called the mama of dada, she was a master of luster glazes. Inspired by ancient glass, Persian ceramics
Category

Late 20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Earthenware

Antonio Forteleoni Small Jana Vase in Black Gres for Cappellini
By Antonio Forteleoni, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
over time to enhance both the color and finish. Jana vases are the manifestation of the ancient art of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Antonio Forteleoni Large Jana Vase in Black Gres for Cappellini
By Antonio Forteleoni, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
over time to enhance both the color and finish. Jana vases are the manifestation of the ancient art of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Cylinder Shelving System, 1.5 Shelves
By Virginia Sin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
much closer to home - the rituals of kiln firing. Since the advent of ceramics in ancient times, stilts
Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Cylinder Shelving System, 2 Shelves
By Virginia Sin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
much closer to home - the rituals of kiln firing. Since the advent of ceramics in ancient times, stilts
Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Lantern Woven Vessel
By Studio Herron
Located in Chicago, IL
Chicago studio. Inspired by forms in ancient Greek ceramics, the material language of this vessel brings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Reed

Metamorphosis
By Donna Green
Located in New York, NY
inspiration from a variety of sources including ancient Japanese Jomon ceramics, Chinese Han Dynasty storage
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware, Glaze

Cumulus
By Donna Green
Located in New York, NY
inspiration from a variety of sources including ancient Japanese Jomon ceramics, Chinese Han Dynasty storage
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware, Glaze

Ice Flower
By Donna Green
Located in New York, NY
inspiration from a variety of sources including ancient Japanese Jomon ceramics, Chinese Han Dynasty storage
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware, Glaze

Lantern Woven Vassel
By Studio Herron
Located in Chicago, IL
reed in our Chicago studio. Inspired by forms in ancient Greek ceramics, the material language of this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

Materials

Reed

Vase with Deep Blue Glaze by Erich Ingrid Triller, Tobo, circa 1930s-1960s
By Erich and Ingrid Triller
Located in New York, NY
influenced by the forms and glazes of ancient Chinese ceramics. Their quest for excellence was reflected by
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Gustavo Perez, Mexican Contemporary Pottery, Ceramic Vase, 2000
By Gustavo Perez
Located in New York, NY
, recollections of pre-Hispanic vases and references to other ancient cultures. The ceramics of Gustavo Pérez
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vases

Ancient Roman Glass Beaker 150 AD
Located in London, GB
: Ex. Lohrey collection, Frankfurt, Germany. A prominent collector of ancient ceramics and glass
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Glass

Materials

Glass

Ancient Roman Glass Jug, 200 AD
Located in London, GB
preserved. Provenance: Ex. Lohrey collection, Frankfurt, Germany. A prominent collector of ancient
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Glass

Materials

Glass

19th Century Chinese Green Glazed Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
-bodied shapes and unusual glazing found in ancient ceramics. Finely sculpted with thin walls, the jar has
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Glazed Kitchen Jar, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century vessel emulates the full-bodied shapes and unusual glazing found in ancient
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Ancient Greek Black Figure Pottery Vase, 490 BC
Located in London, GB
. A prominent collector of ancient ceramics, rather than focusing on one particular culture Mr. Lohrey
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Ancient Greek Black Glazed Pottery Kylix Wine Vessel, 350 BC
Located in London, GB
ancient ceramics, rather than focusing on one particular culture Mr. Lohrey went after only the best
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Vases

Ancient Greek Apulian Red Figure Olpe
Located in London, GB
A stunning, delicate and vibrant ancient Greek Apulian terra cotta olpe, attributed to the Menzies
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Ceramics

Italian Ancient Maiolica Tureen, Lodi, 1770-1780
By Antonio Ferretti
Located in Milano, IT
in 1725. The forefather Simpliciano started the business by purchasing an ancient furnace in 1725
Category

Antique 1770s Italian Rococo Ceramics

Materials

Maiolica

Ancient Cypriot Bronze Age Amphora, 2700 BC
Located in London, GB
A large red polished ware Cypriot amphora, originally from the collection of General Luigi Palma di Cesnola (1832-1904). Dating to the early Bronze Age, circa 2700 - 1900 BC. Wit...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Ancient Greek Black Glazed Pottery Vase, 350 BC
Located in London, GB
A large, elegant ancient Greek blackware hydria, in exceptional condition, dating to the 4th
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Excavated Earthenware Ancient Vases / Jar / Korean Ancient Earthenware
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
I think it is probably Korean ancient pottery. I think it was the time of excavation from the
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Korean Other Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Ancient Greek Black Glazed Pottery Jug, 350 BC
Located in London, GB
A well provenanced ancient Greek blackware oinochoe jug, dating to the 4th century BC. The piece
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Ceramics

Ancient Chinese Pottery
Located in Wainscott, NY
Two pieces of ancient Chinese pottery with gorgeous, worn green glaze. The taller piece is a
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Ancient Maiolica Tray Giorgio Giacinto Rossetti Manufacture, circa 1737
By Giorgio Giacinto Rossetti
Located in Milano, IT
Oval tray Giorgio Giacinto Rossetti Manufacture Turin or Lodi, Circa 1737 High fire blue monochrome maiolica It measures: 12.12 in x 8.97 x 1.37 (30.8 cm x 22.8 x 3.5) It weighs...
Category

Antique 1730s Italian Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Maiolica

Ancient Maiolia Drag Jar or Albarello, Montelupo, 1490-1510
Located in Milano, IT
Tin-glazed earthenware drag jar (albarello) Montelupo, 1490-1510 It measures: mouth diameter 3.54 in (9 cm), foot diameter 3.46 in (8.8 cm), height 7.48 in (19 cm) Weight: 1.34 lb...
Category

Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Ancient Pair of Italian Maiolica Dishes Milano, circa 1770
By Felice Clerici
Located in Milano, IT
Two maiolica dishes, "Famille Rose" decoration Felice Clerici Factory Milan, 1770-1780 9.13 in (23.2 cm) each in diameter lb 1.32 (kg 0.6) State of conservation: perfect, except for...
Category

Antique 1770s Italian Rococo Ceramics

Materials

Maiolica

1950s Set of Five Spanish "Cangilones" Ancient Waterwheel Ceramic Buckets
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s set of five Spanish "cangiliones" ancient waterwheel ceramic buckets.
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Early Contemporary Handmade Hand Glazed Carved Relief Ancient Script Vase
Located in South Burlington, VT
and hand glazed ancient script relief carved pottery vase. Designer/Maker: Ceramano Giza pattern
Category

Mid-20th Century German Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Collection of Ancient Pottery
Located in Wainscott, NY
Collection includes 2 Han Dynasty granary pots, 2 Han Dynasty jars, 1 Warring States Pot, and 2 Neolithic cooking pots.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Ancient Italian Maiolica Covered Fish Dish, Nove Di Bassano, 1890-1920
Located in Milano, IT
Maiolica covered fish dish. Nove di Bassano, 1890-1920. It measures: 5.76 in x 25.39 in x 7.87 in (14.6 cm x 64.5 cm x 20 cm). It weighs 5.751 lb (2.609 kg). State of conservatio...
Category

Early 20th Century Italian International Style Ceramics

Materials

Maiolica

Ancient Italian Maiolica Rose Dishes by Pasquale Rubati Milano, 1780 circa
By Pasquale Rubati
Located in Milano, IT
Assortment of 12 elements with polychrome and gold decoration Pasquale Rubati Factory Milan, circa 1770- 1790. Two oval trays 10.62 in x 8.58 in (27 x 21.8 cm) Two dishes with perf...
Category

Antique 1770s Italian Rococo Ceramics

Materials

Maiolica

Ancient Chinese Western Han Vessel with an ancient vase and Foo dog container
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
. The jar is not marked but has a typed collection label to the base. An ancient celadon glazed Chinese
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Ancient Greek Pottery Bottle, 300 BC
Located in London, GB
, Frankfurt, Germany. A prominent collector of ancient ceramics, rather than focusing on one particular
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Vases

Collection Of 5 Ancient Pottery
Located in Wainscott, NY
Collection of 5 pieces of pottery from both the Han Dynasty and the Warring States Period. The 2 on the right are the Warring States pieces - with their special crosshatch markings ...
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Ancient Chinese Terracotta Warriors, 265 AD
Located in London, GB
A pair of ancient Chinese terracotta warriors, dating to the Western Jin dynasty, 265-316 AD
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Mexican Burnished Clay Folk Art Ancient Pre-Hispanic Technique Handmade Pottery
By Silvia Martínez Díaz
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
pieces, very representative of her work. Using ancient techniques and materials such as her home-made
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Pre-Columbian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Mexican Burnished Clay Folk Art Ancient Pre-Hispanic Handmade Vase with Handles
By Silvia Martínez Díaz
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
pieces, very representative of her work. Using ancient techniques and materials such as her home-made
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Rustic Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Ancient Roman Glass Bottle, 350 AD
Located in London, GB
A Roman glass bottle, dating to the 3rd-4th century AD. Blown from pale green glass with streaks of purple. Of elegant form, with thick circular base, rounded body, long neck and ...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Glass

Materials

Glass

Ancient Chinese Oil Jar in Glazed Terracotta, 18th Century
Located in AIGNAN, FR
collection with other ceramics. Good condition, marks of time, in particular enamel jumps which give it a
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Ancient Chinese Tang Dynasty Pottery Greyhound Dog, 618 AD
Located in London, GB
An ancient Chinese pottery figure of a seated greyhound, dating to the Tang Dynasty, circa 618-907
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Ceramics

Ancient Chinese Han Dynasty Terracotta Hu Vase - 206 BC
Located in London, GB
An ancient Chinese Western Han Dynasty pottery Hu, dating to 206 BC – 9 AD. With the calm
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Ceramics

Japanese Ancient Pottery "Haji Pottery" 300s-400s / Antique Pottery
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
in ancient times in Japan. It is a pottery made for a long time from the 3rd century to the 12th
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

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  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, Peru has an ancient ceramic tradition. In fact, many indigenous people from the South American country produced ceramics. The Chavín made pots and decorative objects depicting their gods, while the Paracas designed ceramics with intricate geometric motifs and carved details. Moche artisans decorated vessels with erotic scenes and used them in various rituals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of ceramic decorative objects.