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Japanese Vase Lacquered Porcelain Imari Arita Hichozan Shinpo - Japan Meiji 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very pretty Japanese porcelain vase enhanced with lacquer. This beautiful vase with a swollen body, called Tianqiuping, is decorated extensively with a thousand flowers in reserve in...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique 19th Century Japanese Imari Scalloped Plate
Located in Pearland, TX
Wonderful 19th century antique Imari plate with scalloped edge. Featuring vibrant oranges, blues, and green.
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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Ceramics

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Ceramic

Japanese Green Blue Yellow Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Outstanding Japanese contemporary museum-qualituy decorative porcelain vase, stunningly hand-Painted on an elegantly shaped ovoid porcelain body, a signed masterpiece by award-winni...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Gold

Vintage Chinese Ceramic Flask with Yellow and Cream Glaze, Several Available
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese ceramic flask from the mid 20th century, with yellow glaze. We have several available, priced and sold individually. Created in China during the midcentury period, ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics

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Ceramic

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan FROG Meiji Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 8 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980's. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen, ...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics

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Metal, Bronze

Foal Figure in Ceramic by Knud Kyhn
Located in Berlin, BE
Foal Figure in ceramic by Knud Kyhn Foal figure of stoneware from Royal Copenhagen. Additional information: Material: Ceramic Artist: Knud Kyhn Size: 20 W X 12.5 D X 16.5 H cm.
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1950s European Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic

Hagi-ware Shawn (tea bowl) by famous Seigan Yamane
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This exquisite Japanese tea bowl is a prime example of Hagi Ware, crafted by renowned potter Seigan Yamane. Known for his innovative approach to traditional Hagi pottery...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Ceramics

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Ceramic, Clay

Japanese Contemporary Porcelain Vase Red Blue Gold Floral Crackled
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Elegant Japanese contemporary porcelain vase featuring gilded ring handles presents traditional Imari floral motifs against a fine crackle-glaze background on a beautifully shaped porcelain body. Bordered in blue and set off by a simple geometric design rendered in gold, the two scalloped panels depict peaches and pomegranates in shades of orange surrounded by green and brown foliage against a soft cream background. The pomegranates have burst open to reveal their ripened seeds. The two panels are connected by a traditional floral motif with golden peonies...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Gold

Wonderful quality antique Japanese imari plate
Located in Ipswich, GB
Wonderful quality antique Japanese imari plate, having a quality antique Japanese imari plate decorated with flowers to the centre surrounded by panels with flowers and scrolls hand ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Ceramics

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Ceramic

A Pair of Chinese Blue Glazed Ceramic Bowl, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Pair of Chinese Blue Glazed Ceramic Bowl, 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 6cm. Diameter: 17.5cm.
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics

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Ceramic

Antique Chinese Guan-type Meiping, 19th century.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese Guan-type Meiping, 19th century. A well-potted small porcelain vase with broad shoulder, narrow waist, short narrow neck and everted lip. The glazed base countersunk ...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics

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Ceramic

Japanese Contemporary Red Gold Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 5
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite contemporary Japanese museum quality decorative porcelain vase, hand painted on an elegant bottle shape porcelain body in red and blue, with extremely intricate patterns an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Gold

A Canton Famillie Rose Punch Bowl, Late 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Canton Famillie Rose Punch Bowl, Late 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection Dimensions: Height: 13cm. Diameter: 33.5cm.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Ming Wanli Chinese Plate Rare Decoration
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated plate with a rare size 14-11-18-1-1 Condition Overall condition a (Good) lots of rimfrits as to be expected from this type of kraak porcelain. ...
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16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

#5 Set Antique 18th-19th Century Japanese Arita Nabeshima Blue White Dishes
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated set of Japanese Nabeshima Porcelain dishes Condition: Dish 1 and 2 perfect. Dish 3 with 2 kintsugi filled chips dish ...
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Japanese White Glazed Hirado Ware Puppy, Edo/Meiji Period, Mid 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An absolutely adorable Japanese Hirado Mikawachi ware white glazed porcelain model of a puppy dog, Edo to Meiji period, early to mid 19th century, Japan. The cute puppy is portray...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Asian Blue and White Kraak Ceramic Plate Vintage Chinese Export 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Mid-Century Chinese Blue and White Kraak Plate – Hand-Painted Export Porcelain, Ming Dynasty Style (1950s) Add timeless elegance to your home with this striking Asian blue and white Kraak-style ceramic plate, handcrafted in China for export during the Mid-20th Century. Inspired by Ming Dynasty aesthetics, this Chinese export porcelain platter features classic Kraak ware decoration, with paneled borders and a rich landscape scene. The hand-painted central roundel depicts two old men in traditional attire in a forest hallmarks of vintage Chinese artistry. The scalloped rim is adorned with alternating panels showcasing floral and foliage motifs, true to Kraak porcelain designs. Perfect as a blue and white chinoiserie decorative plate, or use it as a catchall tray or vide poche on an entryway table or dresser. A beautiful collector’s piece for those who appreciate Asian antiques, Ming-style ceramics, or vintage Chinese decor. * Dimensions: 9" W x 8" D x 1" H * Medium: Hand-painted ceramic * Style: Chinese Export, Kraak Ware * Color: Classic Cobalt Blue on White * Origin: China, circa 1950s * Condition: Excellent vintage condition; no hallmark, typical of mid-century export pieces Keywords: Asian blue and white ceramic plate, Kraak ware plate, Chinese export porcelain, Ming dynasty style plate, vintage Chinese ceramic platter...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Ceramic

20th Century Chinese Vase PRoC Period Fenghuang Crane Moonflask
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very nice vase with a very unusual decoration Condition: Overall condition perfect. Size: 388mm height Period 20th century PRoC (1949 - now).
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20th Century Chinese Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Ceramic Pickling Jar Jade Green, c. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This glazed Chinese ceramic jar was once used for pickling foods. It features a jade green finish and outer surface that features a ribbed texture. A great example of Chinese pottery...
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1950s Chinese Qing Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic

Antique ceramic box with cover from the Sawankhalok kilns, Thailand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique ceramic box with cover from the Sawankhalok kilns, Thailand of shouldered globular form with a flat top having incised foliate vine plant d...
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15th Century and Earlier Thai Tribal Antique Ceramics

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Ceramic

Handcrafted Copper Ultramarine Lamp Ceramic Pottery Table Illumination Lighting
Located in Vilnius, LT
Product name: NAVAZI Category: Lighting, Decoration Type: Decoration, Floor lamp, Wall lamp, Pendant, Table lamp Material: Ceramic/glass base, frosted glass, textile cable Light sour...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Ceramics

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Ceramic, Glass

Ed K Higa Signed Hawaiian Artist Mid-Century Studio Pottery Sculpture Raku Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and gorgeously designed and glazed bowl by Hawain potter/artist Ed K Higa (initially we thought this bowl was by Charles Higa, also a Hawaiin ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Pottery

19th Century Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Water Well Bucket, Wishing Well Vase
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This Japanese porcelain vase is barrel shaped with a yolk handle. It is both finely and intricately hand painted. It pictures groups of scholars with scrolls dressed in elaborate brocade kimonos...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese 19C Bleu de Hue Bitong Butterflies Flowers Cobalt Blue Vietnamese
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Chinese porcelain Bitong (??) or Brushpots is a container for holding the brushes used by scribes for Chinese calligraphy. These are typically carved from bamboo, jade or porcelain with ornate motifs symbolising concepts such as longevity. Antique examples are now valued highly.? ? The piece we are sharing here just arrived and is of cylindrical form, painted an ongoing scene of butterflies and flowers. The piece is dated to the 19th century in our opinion and either related to or part of the Blue de Hue...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Two Set of Japanese Ceramic Bowls and Sauce Dish Set, Ric.068
Located in Norton, MA
A set of Japanese ceramic bowls and sauce dish set with dark rims and soft organic form. H: 3 in (7.6cm) W: 6 in (15.24 cm) L: 7 in (17.78 cm)H:...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Ceramics

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Stoneware

Chinese Ming Celadon Bottle Vase, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite ceramic bottle is a Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) vessel originally used for serving rice wine or spirits. The small round bottle is beautiful in its imperfection, shaped with...
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16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Ceramics

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Earthenware

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...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Ceramics

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Ceramic

Japanese Banko Ware Art Deco Crested Bird Mounted Pottery Hatpin Holder
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine and unusual Art Deco Japanese Banko Ware pottery hatpin holder mounted with a large crested bird and dating from around 1920. The earthe...
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1920s Japanese Art Deco Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic

Large Chinese Export Famille Verte Peach Motif Box, Republic Period
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Chinese Export Famille Verte peach motif box, Republic period, exquisite all over decoration with peaches, trees and flowers. Unmarked.
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Wine Vessel, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite ceramic bottle is a Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) vessel originally used for serving rice wine or spirits. The gracefully curved form is known as a yuhuchunping, or pear-shape...
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16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Ceramics

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Earthenware

Hand Painted Ceramic Bowl, Japan, 2016
Located in Berlin, DE
New & hand painted ceramic bowl. Japan 2016. 2nd similar piece available.
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2010s Japanese Ceramics

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Ceramic

Large 19th Century Japanese Satsuma Vase Depicting Flowers and Exotic Bird
Located in New York, NY
Very large (21 1/4 inch) antique (19th century) Satsuma vase with exceptional raised gilt and enameled designs of colorful flowers in bloom and an exotic bird. Underside signed in red.
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20th Century Japanese Ceramics

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Ceramic

Blue-Glazed Porcelain Box from Hatcher Collection
Located in Atlanta, GA
17th century Chinese porcelain blue-glazed circular pill box from the Hatcher Collection, painted in different tones of blue with a central prunus flower on a wave pattern ground tha...
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17th Century Chinese Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Japanese Ceramic Blue Vases, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of Modern periwinkle blue Japanese vases with octagonal base, pinched waist, and clover like design at neck/top. Marked underneath/bot...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Large Antique 18C Kangxi/Yongzheng Dish Chinese Porcelain Famille Verte
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this lovely larger sized dishe. Very nicely decorated piece in Famille Verte Palette with good details. Condition 7 lines and 2 chips. Size: 38CM Diameter Period 1...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Set Of Three Japanese Porcelain Vases
Located in Kent, Dover
A set of three Japanese vases, comprising a celadon vase with Greek key design around the collar c.1900, an emerald green cloisonne, silver-mounted vase c.1930 and a cream crackle gl...
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Ceramics

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Silver

Antique Chinese Green Blue Shiwan Pottery Teapot
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Chinese Green Blue glazed Shiwan pottery teapot dates to China’s Kuang Hsu Dynasty and is of the late 19th century. The vibrant teal-green glaze pot...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics

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Ceramic

Vintage Porcelain Plaque Wooden Frame Mountain Landscape Fu Jun. Marked, China
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A porcelain plaque in nice wooden frame, with a mountain landscape and characters. Artist Fu Jun. Marked. Dim. plaque 55 x 31.5 cm. Provenance: bought in Hong Kong, 1991. Th...
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20th Century Chinese Ceramics

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Porcelain

Contemporary Japanese Pink Yellow Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese Contemporary decorative porcelain vase, extremely intricately hand painted In vivid pink, yellow and blue on a stunningly shaped body, featuring an auspicious "plu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Ceramics

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Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Famille Noire Porcelain Ovoid Ginger Jar with Lid
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage Chinese Famille Noire porcelain ginger jar with lid, c. 1920-30s. Impressive ovoid shape jar hand painted with vibrant colors on matte black glaze. Each side features a pict...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Porcelain

Blue Chinese Ceramic Ginger Jar with Metal Top, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This is a Blue Chinese ceramic ginger jar with metal top dating to the Early 20th Century Dimensions: Height 20.5cm Diameter 18cm.  
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics

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Ceramic

Japanese 19th Century Blue and White Porcelain Plate with Mountainous Landscape
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese porcelain plate from the 19th century, with hand-painted blue and white mountainous landscape and architecture décor. Created in Japan during the 19th century, this porcel...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Korean Ceramic Ido Tea Bowl Chawan Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic stoneware chawan tea bowl made in Korea circa 16-17th century. The chawan is identified as Ko-ido (small ido) due to its size and form. Ido bowls were made since 15th centu...
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17th Century Korean Other Antique Ceramics

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Ceramic

Pair Han-Style Green Glaze Dogs
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a great pair of Chinese Green Glazed dog figures on plinths. The dogs date to the early to mid 20th century and are marked "Hong Kong" on the bottoms. Both dogs are in very good condition with the think fragile glazes mostly intact. Figures and urns such as these with green glazes and pottery/terracotta bodies evolved during the Han Dynasty c. 20 - 250 C.E. and were burial items and not intended for household use as the thin lead glazes were toxic. More common examples of Han green glazed...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Clay

Antique Chinese Rose Medallion Porcelain Double Handled Vase c1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Rose Medallion Porcelain Double Handled Vase with Garden and Genre Scenes c1900 Measures - 11.5"H x 4"W x 4"D A finely crafted antique Chinese Rose Medallion porcela...
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Early 20th Century Asian Ceramics

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Ceramic

Small Round Vase with dot painting by Scarlet Pottery
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a vase made by the Japanese ceramic artist unit "Scarlet Pottery." It is a piece of pottery made using Amakusa pottery stone. Amakusa pottery stone is famous as the raw mater...
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2010s Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

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Porcelain

Fine Art Japanese Vase Arita. Artist Fujii Shumei Winter Landscape Born, 1936
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and rare piece with matching storage box. A superb blue and white porcelain vase, with a landscape. Made by Fuji Shumei Fujii Mr. Aki Fujii's specialty is the technique ...
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20th Century Japanese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Qing Large Porcelain Floral Painted Cylindrical Mug
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine antique Chinese Qing large porcelain cylindrical mug hand painted with floral designs and probably dating from the latter 18th or possibly even early 19th century. The mu...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Lovely 19th C Antique Meiji Period Japanese Serving Dish Three Quails Cloisonne
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Lovely and beautifully made piece. Provenance: Originally part of the Catherina collection of Japanese bronzes and cloisonne that was partly auctioned in Amsterdam...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Makuzu Kozan II Signed and Stamped Japanese Ceramic Flower Pottery Bowl Pot Vase
By Makuzu Kozan II
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful handmade handled bowl by well-known Japanese ceramic artist Makuzu Kozan II, son of Makuzu Kozan who was appointed artist to the Japanese Imperial household...
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1930s Japanese Showa Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic

Japanese Mid-Century Glazed Ceramic Lotus Vase
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese Mid-Century Modern glazed ceramic vase in lotus shape, stamped with mark on the bottom. 9.5" height x 3.25" diameter.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Pottery

Shiwan 20th Century PRoC 1970-1980 Chinese Porcelain Vase Crystalline Glaz
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very nice vase, high quality. Innovative crystalline glaze used in Shiwan in the 1970s-1980s. A true masterpiece. This is teh antique of the future. Provenance: Bought in the 1980...
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20th Century Chinese Ceramics

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Porcelain

Nanban Black Ship Imari Chargers, A Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of Nanban Black Ship Imari Chargers, late 19th century. 12 inches wide
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Set of 4, Chinese Export Porcelain Fitzhugh Pattern Blue White Dinner Plates
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of 4 dinner plates - Chinese export porcelain for the American or European market in the famous "Fitzhugh Gold" pattern. The Fitzhugh pattern is named after Englishman Thomas Fitzhugh who was the director of the British East India Company...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Ceramic Hu Jar with Green Glaze Han Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large ceramic storage jar in "Hu" shape from Eastern Han Dynasty of China (25-220AD). The classic shaped vessel with swell shoulder and generous body is covered in a dark green gla...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Antique Ceramics

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Ceramic

A VERY LARGE JAPANESE SATSUMA CHARGER SIGNED BY KYOKUZAN. Meiji Perid
Located in London, GB
A large Japanese Satsuma Charger signed by Kyokuzan. Meiji Period. Of a large size decorated with traders crossing a bridge. The majestic Mount Fu...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Ceramics

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Large Contemporary Ceramic Tsubo Jar by Kai Tsujimura
Located in Atlanta, GA
A massive stoneware tsubo floor jar created by Japanese contemporary ceramic artist Kai Tsujimura (1976-). The heavy jar with its impressive volume was made in the tradition of Iga ware with local coarse sandy clay that turned reddish after the firing. It took its shape from heavy medieval storage jars with a wide-open mouth. For a nearly identical form, see an Echizen jar from Heian period (794–1185) in the collection of MET (Accession Number: 1977.261). The surface showcases scattered white crystalized feldspars and a green vitrified ash glaze cascade down the body (known as biidoro in Japanese - after the Portuguese word for glass vidoro). These is a globular shape impressed on the jar. It is a signature practice of the Tsujimura potter family by stacking bowls between the pieces in the kiln during the firing, resulting in an accidental but iconic aethetic (Kai and Yui Tsujimura...
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2010s Japanese Organic Modern Ceramics

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Stoneware

Antique Plate 18th Century Chinese Porcelain Blue and White Yongzheng / Qianlong
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated plate. Part of the late Yongzheng / Qianlong Famille Everything. At this point in time the potter is Jingdezhen used all techniques and colors on export plate...
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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Very Rare Antique Kangxi Period Blood and Milk Tea Set Chinese Porcelain
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Kangxi period 17/18th century Chinese porcelain blood and milk rooster tea bowls Condition Saucers all with some frits, 1 small chip and 3 lines of which 1 is larger and 2 are ...
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17th Century Chinese Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique 18th century Antique Kangxi Yongzheng Chinese Porcelain Imari Plate
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Chinese porcelain dish from the first half of the 18th century. Condition 1 line from rim, 3 chips and rimfritting. Size: 22.8CM Diameter Period 18th century
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17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique, New and Vintage Asian Ceramics

With their rich and diverse history, antique, new and vintage Asian ceramics offer colorful and sophisticated ways to add flair to any space.

Japanese pottery dates back at least 13,000 years to the Jōmon period. Pieces from the Late Jōmon era display a rope-cord pattern encircling a pot or jug. During the Muromachi period, potters created simple bowls and utensils frequently used in tea ceremonies and were made as both functional and aesthetic objects.

Ceramics made during Japan’s Meiji period, from 1868 to 1912, reflected an explosion of artistic expression propelled by new access to international trade. Details became more intricate and refined, and colors were enhanced with new glazing practices.

Chinese porcelain, meanwhile, is often identified by its shape. Each reign and dynasty had specific shapes and styles that were encouraged by the imperial ruler. During the Song dynasty, for instance, there were four dominant types of ceramic vase shapes: plum-shaped, pear-shaped, cong-shaped (tall and square) and double-gourd.

Chinese ceramics that were made during the Qing dynasty were demonstrative of an expanded artistic expression, with more delicate shapes and a focus on intricate detailing. The shapes of ceramics from this era are thinner, taller and have subtle features like a gentle flare, such as on the mallet-shaped vase.

Later, the 17th- and 18th-century interior design trend of chinoiserie brought Asian paintings and screens, textiles and other art and furniture from the continent into many European homes.

Explore an extensive range of antique, new and vintage Asian ceramics on 1stDibs to find the perfect piece for your home.

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