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Antique English Stafforshire Pearlware Figure of Andromache Hector s Urn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique pearlware figurine. Depicting Andromache embracing (and weeping over) Hector's urn that is supported by a plinth. Decorated in polychrome. Simply a wonderful ear...
Category

Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Pearlware

19th Century Sponge Ware Pottery Pitchers Collection of Four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These 19th century handmade and painted floral faced sponge ware pottery pitchers are in fine condition. Each pitcher measures 7 x 5 x 9. Sold as a group of four.
Category

Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Sponge Ware Platters and Bowls, 11 Pieces Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century sponge ware serving platters and serving bowls. There are 11 pieces in this collection. There are five platters and six vegetable bowls and all in mint condition. Two groups of sponge ware vegetable bowls and platters...
Category

19th Century American Country Antique Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Oval Sponge Ware Serving Platter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century oval sponge ware pottery platter. Great for serving food or fruit.
Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Rare 19th Century Sponge / Spatter Ware Childs Tea Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 17 piece child's tea set is quite rare to find and in pristine condition. The set is in pristine condition. This set was found in Pennsylvania. There is six cups and saucers and...
Category

Mid-19th Century American Country Antique Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Rare Sponge / Spatter Ware Soft Paste Pitcher and Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very early spatter pitcher and bowl is in soft paste and is from circa 1820-1840. The quality is the very best. The set is in pristine condition. The bowl measures 12.75 inches ...
Category

Early 19th Century American Country Antique Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Collection of Four 19th Century Sponge Ware Serving Platters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing collection of four 19th century sponge ware serving platters are in fantastic condition. These platters are so hard to find in pristine condition.
Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Sponge Ware Pottery Platter Water Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 19th century sponge ware oval platter and sponge ware serving pitcher are in great condition with crazing throughout. The back of the platter and interior of the pitcher s...
Category

Late 19th Century American Country Antique Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Monumental Sponge Ware Turkey Platter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large amazing 19th century sponge ware platter is in pristine condition and has a interesting slight warping as was in the making. The condition is very good. The shape is very ...
Category

Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Sponge Ware Mixing Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of two different size pottery mixing bowls are in good condition. Minor wear on base consistent with age and use. One is like a shorter bake dis...
Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Sponge Ware Mixing Bowls
Pair of Sponge Ware Mixing Bowls
$760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of 19th Century Sponge Ware Pottery Pitchers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These two 19th century sponge ware pottery water pitchers are in fine condition and have the barrel shape. Both are from a private collection in ...
Category

Mid-19th Century American Country Antique Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Early 19th Century Spatter Ware Water Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is quite unusual and very early. The feeling of the pottery is like a soft paste. It is much earlier then most. The color is fantastic. Great addition to any spatter or sponge c...
Category

Early 19th Century American Country Antique Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

19thc Collection of Six Sponge Ware Waste Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc collection of six sponge ware waste bowls in pristine condition. These are quite rare and hard to find in mint condition.
Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Set of Six Rare American Spongeware Pottery Cups and Saucers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This collection of six matching 19th century spongeware pottery cups and saucers are in pristine condition. Everything is in pristine condition. Total of 1...
Category

Mid-19th Century American Country Antique Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Pair of 19th Century American Sponge Ware Pitchers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two 19th century American sponge ware pottery pitchers are in good condition. These wonderful hand-painted glazed pitchers have a handmade look.
Category

Late 19th Century American Country Antique Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Polychrome Hand Painted Ceramic Decorative Plate with Islamic Calligraphy
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Polychrome hand painted and handcrafted ceramic wall decorative plate with polychrome Ottoman floral design and Islamic calligraphy writing in the ce...
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Islamic Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rare 19th Century Sponge Ware Luncheon and Dinner Plates, Set 12 Pieces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 19th century matching set of six sponge ware luncheon plates 8.5" in. diameter all in mint condition. Set of six sponge ware dinner plates 9" diameter all in mint condition. Sol...
Category

Late 19th Century American Country Antique Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Spongeware Serving Platter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful 19th century deep blue sponge serving platter in pristine condition. The dark blue is fantastic.
Category

Early 19th Century American Country Antique Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Rare Set of Six Matching 19th Century Sponge Ware Dinner Plates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is like a collectors dream! Set of six matching blue and white 19th century sponge ware dinner plates. The entire group are in pristine condition. The sponge pattern is on both ...
Category

Mid-19th Century American Country Antique Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Spongeware Serving Vegetable Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century sponge/spatter ware vegetable serving bowl. This fine example is in great condition and hard to find.
Category

Late 19th Century American Country Antique Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Mocha Seaweed Mug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century mocha yellow ware mug with the blue sea weed pattern is in good condition. This mug has a tiny rim chip looks like its in the glaze. These mugs are super rare and h...
Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Mocha Seaweed Mug
19th Century Mocha Seaweed Mug
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Sponge Ware Pie Dish and Serving Plate Two Pieces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sponge ware ironstone pottery pie dish and serving plate.The condition is very good and color is fantastic shades of indigo blue. Selling the two pieces as a pair. Measures: 12.5 ...
Category

Late 19th Century American Country Antique Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Large 19th Century Spongeware Pottery Serving Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two different size 19th century spongeware pottery serving or mixing bowls. Both bowls are fluted shape and in mint condition. The smaller of the two is 4" high x 10" wide. The large...
Category

Mid-19th Century American Country Antique Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Sponge Ware Mush C&S Collection 8 Sets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eight pieces Mush cup & saucer sponge ware collection of eight cups and saucers in mint condition. Great addition for a Americana collector. Each Mush Cup measures 6.75 deep x 5 ...
Category

Late 19th Century American Country Antique Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Group of Three 19th Century Sponge Ware Bake or Seafood Dishes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This group of three sponge ware bake dishes are in pristine condition and have great nice colors. All hand-painted and hard to find. Sold as a group.
Category

Late 19th Century American Country Antique Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Rectangular 19th Century Spongeware Pasta or Bake Dish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century blue and white spongeware bake dish is in pristine condition and was found in Pennsylvania. This is the type they wood cook...
Category

Mid-19th Century American Country Antique Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Collection of Four Monumental 19th Century Sponge Ware Mush Cups and Saucers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These large mush cups and saucers are quite rare and a group of four is most unusual to find. The collection is in pristine condition.
Category

Late 19th Century American Country Antique Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Pair of 19th Century Spongeware Vegetable Serving Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These rectangular spongeware serving bowls are great for fruit or vegetables. The condition are pristine. The colors are fantastic. Sold as pair.
Category

Mid-19th Century American Country Antique Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Large Yellow Glazed Jug
Located in London, England
Large half glazed French jug. Circa 1900 H 39cm x W 28cm x D 28cm
Category

Early 1900s Antique Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Moorish Tile with Arabic Brown Writing
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan handcrafted decorative tile with hand painted Arabic writing in brown on ivory crackle glazed ceramic. Arabic writing on ceramic tile hand-painted by artist in Fez Morocco....
Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Green Swirl Ceramic Touring Pottery Vase
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful green, brown, and cream touring pottery vase. Wide at the bottom, and slim towards the top, this piece will be a fantastic pop of color in any space. Glazed on the inside in a verdigris blue. Bottom reads in black: Made in Cripple Creek...
Category

20th Century American Folk Art Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Bright Red Ceramic Sculptural Studio Pottery Pedestal Bowl
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An exquisite handcrafted ceramic pedestal bowl in a vibrant deep cherry red glaze. This piece exudes timeless elegance and artisanal craftsmanship. The wide, gently flared rim and robust pedestal base showcase a harmonious balance of form and function, making it both a striking centerpiece and a functional vessel. The glossy red glaze adds depth and warmth, reflecting light beautifully to enhance its visual appeal. Perfect for collectors of fine ceramics or for adding a bold accent to modern, mid-century, or eclectic interiors, this bowl can serve as a standalone sculptural statement or as a vessel for decorative arrangements. Its unique design and bold color make it a versatile addition to upscale home décor. Some of our collector buyers have suggested using this to display a vintage matchbook...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Vintage German Plate Hand-Painted Triangular Dish Catchall 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Original German vintage hand-painted "Handgemalt" small triangular shape ceramic plate. Ivory grey with a hand-painted scene of a couple with a dog, trees, birds, in Yellow, blue, gr...
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Tall Red and Orange Marbled Swirl Clay Nemadji Indian Wedding Pottery Vase
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A midcentury-style touring pottery piece. It has a wide body and two spouts. It is created from Native Indian clay in a marbled black, red, and orange. Bottom reads: Nemadji Pottery...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Small Mid Century Ceramic Outsider Stoneware Bowl in Blue and Brown
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A petite hand-thrown drip ceramic bowl in blue and brown. This piece is small and perfect for use as a trinket dish for change or keys. The vessel is round in form, and features drip...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Mid Century Maroon Outsider Ceramic Studio Pottery Tray - Signed
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An unusual ceramic studio pottery piece that will be fabulous on a coffee table or side table. The piece is created and painted by hand by presumably an outsider artist. It is in an ...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Round Ceramic Brown Unusual Studio Pottery Vase, Signed
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Glazed in an almost metallic-looking paint, this petite round vase will be fabulous on a nightstand, bookshelf, or side table. Studio Pottery is a...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Large MCM Blue and Cream Ceramic Studio Pottery French Jardiniere Planter
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large earthenware ceramic jardiniere or planter. This piece is decorated with a creamy white and blue design. Each side features an applied free-form handle. This would be great in...
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Round Ceramic Decorative Souvenir Tourist Plate from Oregon in Blue and Gold
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Unique ceramic circular blue and gold souvenir plate from Oregon. This beautiful plate is round in form, and features scalloped pierced edges. The piercings are quatrefoil in shape. The edges almost resemble a starburst in how they extend from the center of the plate. The blue around the edges is a pearlized blue color, and alternates between scallops between the pearlized blue and gold. The technique in which the blue and gold has been applied shows slight brush strokes. A lovely detail that makes this piece unique. Inside at the center of the plate, scenes of Oregon are artfully applied. Such as Mt. Thielsen & Diamond Lake, Multnomah Falls...
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Green Swirl Ceramic Touring Pottery Folk Art Pot in Green and Brown
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful green, brown, and cream touring pot or planter. This piece is glazed on the interior in rich emerald verdigris blue-green glaze and will be perfect for use as a planter. Bottom reads in black: Made in Cripple Creek...
Category

20th Century American Folk Art Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Americana Studio Pottery Ceramic Bud Vase in White and Orange Brown, Signed
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pretty one-of-a-kind Americana Revival petite ceramic hand-made studio pottery vase. Created from ceramic, this vase reminds of stoneware and is round in form. The top of the piece...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Hand Thrown Glazed, Signed and Dated Artisanal Ceramic Pottery Bowl
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Wheel thrown pottery glazed with a white glaze decorated with a hand painted blue flower pattern. This is a one of a kind object made in the ancient way by hand in a small artisanal ...
Category

20th Century American Folk Art Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Round Glazed Ceramic Planter with Ribbon Tassel Motif in Brown
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A brown ceramic planter with a scalloped edge at the top. A ceramic ribbon is sculpted around the edges with tassels in a knot that hang down. Th...
Category

20th Century American Bohemian Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Round Resin Stone Seashell Decorative Dish
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Round stone resin seashell serving dish or platter. The piece is very heavy and is blue, light gray and yellow in color. Three indentions in the shape of shells for serving oysters, ...
Category

20th Century American Folk Art Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Cast Stone

Mid Century Ceramic Vessel Vase or Carafe in Blue and Brown, Signed
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A unique ceramic jug or vase with a handle. This piece is created from ceramic and circular in form. The body is decorated in a textured blue and brown design. The neck is narrow, an...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Mid-Century Modern Round Glazed Black Chip and Dip Serving Bowl, Signed
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A Mid-Century Modern chip and dip serving platter in black, green, pink, and purple. This handmade ceramic piece is round in form and glazed in a glossy b...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Whimsical Ceramic Pink and Green Spring Theme Platter Made in Portugal
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A whimsical round ceramic platter made in Portugal. The decorative plate is decorative in whimsical design of Spring. A rabbit in gray, castle and bird are surrounded by hand painted flourishes and stylized flowers. A braided ceramic...
Category

20th Century Portuguese Folk Art Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Hollywood Regency Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo Ceramic Lamp in Green and White
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Monumental tall Hollywood Regency ceramic table lamp. This beautiful piece is in white or cream, with hand painted green bamboo detail at the sides. A deep brown wood base is affixed...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Brass

Deep Blue Ceramic Dish with Lid and White Magnolia Flower Topper
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Deep blue ceramic dish with matching lid. This beauty features a pretty white ceramic Magnolia flower with green leaves at the top of the lid. Measures: 4.25" tall 8" diameter 1...
Category

20th Century American Bohemian Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Late 19th Century French Majolica Vase
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Late 19th Century French Majolica Vase. Very Rare & Excellent Condition. Purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photo or message us with questions.
Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Moroccan Tile with Arabic Writing in Brown
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan handcrafted decorative tile with hand painted Arabic writing in brown on ivory crackle glazed ceramic. Arabic writing on ceramic tile hand pai...
Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Moorish Glazed Ceramic Vase with Arabic Calligraphy Black Writing Fez
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Moroccan glazed ceramic vase from Fez. Moorish style ceramic handcrafted and hand painted with Arabic calligraphy writing. This kind of Art Writing looks calligraphic is called...
Category

20th Century Moroccan Islamic Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Torcida by Elena Rakochy
Located in Chicago, IL
Torcida by Elena Rakochy , Glazed Stoneware Composed of Rounded, Flat and Hexagonal shaped elements juxtaposed with some twisted portions for a dynamic contrast. Artist Bio and State...
Category

Early 2000s American Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Torcida by Elena Rakochy
Torcida by Elena Rakochy
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Moorish Ceramic Lidded Urn with Arabic Calligraphy Lettrism Black Writing
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Moroccan glazed ceramic urn with lid from Fez. Moorish style ceramic handcrafted and hand painted with Arabic calligraphy writing. This kind of Art Writing looks calligraphic...
Category

20th Century Moroccan Islamic Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Moroccan Blue Ceramic Lidded Urn with Arabic Calligraphy Writing, Fez
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Moroccan glazed royal blue ceramic urn with lid from Fez. Vintage Moorish style ceramic handcrafted and hand painted with Arabic calligraphy wr...
Category

20th Century Moroccan Islamic Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Moroccan Glazed Ceramic Vase from Fez with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Moroccan glazed ceramic vase from Fez. Moorish style ceramic handcrafted and hand-painted with Arabic calligraphy writing. This kind of Art Writing looks calligraphic is calle...
Category

20th Century Moroccan Islamic Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Moroccan Brown Ceramic Tile with Arabic Writing
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan handcrafted decorative tile with hand painted Arabic writing in brown on ivory crackle glazed ceramic. Arabic writing on ceramic tile hand pai...
Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Moorish Ceramic Tile with Arabic Writing
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan handcrafted decorative tile with hand painted Arabic writing in brown on ivory crackle glazed ceramic. Arabic writing on ceramic tile hand pai...
Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Scandinavian ceramics from the 1960s by the Bangholm workshop in Denmark
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Stoneware dish glazed by the Bangholm workshop in the 1960s. One side is glazed, the other is left unglazed, with beautiful material effects. Note a very small chip, see detail photo...
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Sandstone

19th Century Sponge Ware Slop Bucket with Original Wire Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Th century sponge ware slop bucket with original wire handle in good condition with minor chips.
Category

19th Century American Country Antique Unknown Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Unknown ceramics for sale on 1stDibs.

Unknown ceramics are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Unknown ceramics, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 204 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 5 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original ceramics by Unknown were created in the folk art style in north america during the 19th century. Prices for Unknown ceramics can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $75 and can go as high as $7,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $895.
Questions About Unknown Ceramics
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    Yes, paintings by unknown artists may be worth something in some cases. When a painting’s maker isn't a well-known artist or is completely anonymous, factors like the visual appeal, historical significance, previous ownership and condition will determine the value of a painting. A certified appraiser or experienced art dealer can evaluate your piece using these criteria and provide you with an estimated value for your art. Shop a wide range of paintings on 1stDibs.

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