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Ceramics For Sale
Set of Japanese Contemporary Blue Red Green Gold Porcelain Cups
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite set of six contemporary Japanese Ko-Imari (old Imari) porcelain short stem cups in stunning flower motifs, in vivid red, blue and green colors and gold color details that a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Ceramics

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Porcelain

Shipwreck Jar from the Kingdom of Sukhothai, Thailand, 17th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful example of a 17th Century Sawankhalok ceramic jar from the Kingdom of Sukhothai, Thailand. It features a wonderfully subtle turquoise undertone as well as natural marine ...
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17th Century Thai Other Antique Ceramics

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Ceramic

‘Chamotte’ Vase in Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund
Located in Berlin, BE
‘Chamotte’ Vase in Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund Chamottered stoneware from Rörstrand. Additional information: Material: Ceramic Ar...
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1950s European Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic

19th Century Japanese Porcelain Plate with Hand-Painted Blue and White Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese hand-painted porcelain plate from the 19th century, with blue and white tree, foliage and butterfly décor. Created in Japan during the 19th century, this porcelain plate features a delicate blue and white décor...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Edo Period 1680-1690 Japanese Porcelain Dish Kakiemon Figures Bird Animal Flo
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this very nice Edo period, 1680-1700, example. With a garden floral scene, figures and birds and a nice brown rim. Marked at base with a Fuku mark...
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18th Century Japanese Qing Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Finest Chinese Famille Rose Fencai Shanshui Cylinder Vase Gilt Rim Early 20th C
Located in Richmond, CA
This exceptional cylindrical vase is a masterwork of Chinese ceramic artistry, rendered in the delicate and vibrant palette of Famille Rose Fencai enamels. The piece is a visual narr...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

20th Century Famille Rose Jardiniere
Located in Lomita, CA
A beautiful Chinese export jardiniere in turquoise and teal with gilt touches is incredible. The interior of the jardiniere has a carp design and the exterior has figural scenes of l...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Ceramic

20th Birds Jingdezhen PRoC Eggshell Porcelain Lamp Lantern Chinese Marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very nice decorated eggshell Lantern, 1950s-1970s. Amazing high quality. Provenance: Bought in Hong Kong in 1986. 10-10-18-zee-13 Condition: Overall condition perfect: Size...
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20th Century Chinese Ceramics

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Porcelain

Rare Pair of Blue White Nanking Rice Grain Cups Saucers, Qianlong Marked
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare Pair of Blue & White Nanking 'Rice Grain' Cups & Saucers, Qianlong Marked China, 19th Century or Older, Possibly a Special Order A truly rare and exquisite pair of Blue & White Nanking pattern 'Rice Grain' Cups & Saucers, dating back to the 19th century or possibly even earlier. These exceptional pieces of Chinese porcelain might even be a special order due to their unique features. The cups and saucers...
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

French Gilt Bronze Mounted Chinese Export Style Porcelain Vase with Cover
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional 19 century French Gilt Bronze mounted Chinese export vase with cover foliate motifs in the Louis XV style.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Ceramics

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Bronze

Antique 19th Century Japanese Satsuma Covered Tripod Box Japan Yokohama Satsuma
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Fabulous Japanese Satsuma ware tripod lidded box. Marked ??Nippon ??Yokohama ???Yasui-zo(made) which means that it is so called Yokohama-Satsuma Condition: Overall condition 1...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics

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Earthenware

Large Antique Javanese Water Jar, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This exquisite antique terracotta water jar from Java is a true testament to the artistry of traditional craftsmanship. Its elegant form and fluid curves give it a sculptural presenc...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Organic Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic, Earthenware

Large Antique 18th C Chinese Porcelain Dish Qianlong Fencai Flowers China Lob
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this fantastic Chinese Porcelain dish. Yongzheng/Qianlong period Fantastic decoration in Famille Rose, floral scene. Please enjoy Condition Filled chip and a hairl...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

‘Chamotte’ Vase in Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund
Located in Berlin, BE
‘Chamotte’ vase in ceramic by Gunnar Nylund Chamottered stoneware from Rörstrand. Additional information: Material: Ceramic Ar...
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1950s Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic

Japanese Kutani Sei Ceramic Dishes, Set of Six, Late 19th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
Japanese Kutani Sei ceramic dishes, set of six, late 19th century. Rectangular quadrilobe shape, richly decorated in the Kutani specific red, enhanced with liquid gold accents. The ...
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1880s Japanese Antique Ceramics

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Ceramic

Kurinuki Carved Coffee Cup by Audrey Vo Van – Stoneware - Wabi-Sabi
Located in PRADES-LE-LEZ, FR
This espresso cup was first wheel-thrown and then meticulously carved by hand using the traditional kurinuki technique, allowing the form to emerge intuitively from the clay. Each an...
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2010s French Organic Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Kurinuki Carved Coffee Cup by Audrey Vo Van – Stoneware - Wabi-Sabi
Located in PRADES-LE-LEZ, FR
This espresso cup was first wheel-thrown and then meticulously carved by hand using the traditional kurinuki technique, allowing the form to emerge intuitively from the clay. Each an...
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2010s French Organic Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Western Han Painted Grey Earthenware Standing Female Tomb Figure
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Chinese Painted Grey Earthenware Standing Female Tomb Figure, Western Han Dynasty. The tall slender court lady stands with knees and elbows slightly bent to reveal the hands, now lost with sockets remaining. The detachable rounded head has a delicately modeled face with small features and painted accents. The neck serves as an extended plug into the neckline of the hollow body ata slight cant as if eyes are downcast and bowing. The hair full at the hairline in form and painted black continuing on the back of the body on center to the waist. The body form of draped layers of long robes, crossing left over right over sloping shoulders with a stiff collar, deep full sleeves tied with a sash low on the waist and trumpet flared at the base, all outlined in red, white and black pigments. Custom black silk storage box in Chinese hinged lid style. Weight: 15.5 lbs. Western Han Dynasty 206 B.C. -  A.D. 9 Thermoluminescence testing of head and body with Bortolot Daybreak Corporation, Guilford, CT, 1989 sample #379A1. Date of firing 2300 +/- 600 years ago. Provenance: Upon Request For similar examples see: Oriental Ceramics, The World’s Great Collections, The Freer Gallery of Art, Washington D.C., Vol. 9, 1975, pl. 8 & 9. Mayuyama, Seventy Years, Vol. 1, 1976 p.53, pl.123 Sotheby’s New York, The Bernat Collection, November 1980, lot # 19. With hands covered and folded in front of the figure. Yutaka Mino and James Robinson, Beauty and Tranquility: The Eli Lilly...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Ceramics

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Clay

Chinese Porcelain Plaque Painting Jingdezhen City Jiangxi Ca 1960 Famille Verte
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Faboulas Chinese porcelain Plaque with polychrome enamels in the family verte style, depicting a landscape view of Jingdezhen city In Jiangxi,...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Davide Oldani Attila Veres Torrecotta - Container For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Davide Oldani Attila Veres Torrecotta - Container For Cassina The result of a collaboration between chef Davide Oldani and designer Attila Veress, Torrecotta Container, part of the...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

A Chinese blue and white porcelain Dish of beautiful shape and design. With a st
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Chinese blue and white porcelain Dish of beautiful shape and design. With a stunning waterfall scene. Early 17th century, marked at base. Condition kintsugi restored spot at rima...
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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Imari Porcelain Charger-Japan, Meiji Period-18.25" Diameter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large finely decorated Japanese Meiji period Imari porcelain charger. The decoration consists of shaped panels overlayed...
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1880s Japanese Japonisme Antique Ceramics

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Enamel

Japanese Meiji Period Early 20th Century Sake Bottle with Brown Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period monochrome sake bottle from the early 20th century with concentric lines. Created in Japan during the Meiji period, this antique sake bottle captivat...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Ceramic

Davide Oldani Attila Veres Torrecotta - Bowl For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Davide Oldani Attila Veres Torrecotta - Bowl For Cassina The result of a collaboration between chef Davide Oldani and designer Attila Veress, Torrecotta Bowl, part of the modular s...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Antique Chinese Stoneware Pillow 19th Century
Located in Katonah, NY
Antique Chinese pillows were made from a wide range of materials, including bamboo, jade, porcelain, and wood. Traditionally solid, they were sometimes used with softer fabric over them. We are pleased to offer this pillow, which is decorated with brown glazes allowed to run over beige-colored stoneware. On both sides, the impressed design is a honeybee and honey combs symbolizing a wish for sweet dreams. Along the top and bottom of the pillow are traditional Chinese cloud collar...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics

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Stoneware

Pre-Khmer Pottery Pouring Vessel, Kendi, 6th-8th Century, Cambodia
Located in Austin, TX
An evocative large pottery pouring vessel, kendi, pre-Khmer, 6th-8th century, Cambodia. The large kendi of typical form, with a bulbous body set on a...
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15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antique Ceramics

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Pottery

Large Japanese Imari Charger, Edo/Meiji Period, mid 19th century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A large 18.25" diameter Japanese Imari porcelain charger, Edo to Meiji Period, mid 19th century, Japan. The large charger of near flattened form and decorated in the typical Imari palette of underglaze blue with red, orange and green overglaze enamels and gilt highlights. The design is centered on a roundel with a dense design of scrolling peony blossoms and leaves in underglaze blue. Two large pictorial reserves of Shinto priests...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Davide Oldani Attila Veres Torrecotta - Bowl For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Davide Oldani Attila Veres Torrecotta - Bowl For Cassina The result of a collaboration between chef Davide Oldani and designer Attila Veress, Torrecotta Bowl, part of the modular s...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Rare Green-Glazed Ceramic Bowl with Kintsugi, Sukhothai Kingdom (13th–14th Centu
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A fine and historically significant green-glazed ceramic bowl, originating from the celebrated kilns of the Sukhothai Kingdom (13th–15th century). This rare piece exemplifies the distinctive glazing and form that made Sukhothai ceramics...
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15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Ceramics

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Ceramic

Handcrafted Japanese Ceramic Bowl Signed Jin Kobayashi
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted Japanese ceramic bowl signed Jin Kobayashi. Large stoneware plate hand made and hand painted with autumn leaves design. Hand-carved ge...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Ceramics

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Stoneware

Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This large 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 protect their elaborate hairstyles by elevating the head during slumber. This example dates to the early 20th century and is glazed in the blue-and-white style with rich, cobalt-blue color. The headrest is decorated on all sides with mythical fu lion dogs playing with ribbon-tied brocade balls, a motif that evokes the idiom "may you and your descendant achieve high rank." A powerful and benevolent guardian, the fu lion (shizi) is the perfect force to protect against nightmares and bad energy. A geometric meander trims the corners and small dragon-like bats frame coin...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Porcelain

Massive Meiji Period Imari Foo Dog Charger, Attributed to Fukagawa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Massive Meiji Period Imari Foo Dog Charger, Attributed to Fukagawa Japan, circa 1900 A magnificent Meiji Period Imari Charger, a true masterwork attribut...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Porcelain

Ceramic Pillow Chinese Ding Ware Song Style
Located in Somis, CA
A captivating Song Dynasty style ceramic pillow, inspired by the renowned Ding kiln. This kiln is celebrated for its exquisite milky white or beige glaz...
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20th Century Chinese Ceramics

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Ceramic

Davide Oldani Attila Veres Torrecotta For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Davide Oldani Attila Veres Torrecotta For Cassina The result of a collaboration between chef Davide Oldani and designer Attila Veress, Torrecotta Vase, part of the modular system,...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Davide Oldani Attila Veres Torrecotta - Container For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Davide Oldani Attila Veres Torrecotta - Container For Cassina The result of a collaboration between chef Davide Oldani and designer Attila Veress, Torrecotta Container, part of the...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Set of Shipwreck Bottles from Indonesia c. 1600
By Asia Rattan
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A set of 3 shipwreck bottles from a Shipwreck off the Coast of the Indonesian Island of Batam. Batam was one of the most substantial and influential ...
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16th Century Indonesian Folk Art Antique Ceramics

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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...
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Late 20th Century Thai Ceramics

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Pottery

Large Japonism Blue and White Ceramic Handle Vase with under Plate, Jug
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large Japonism blue and white crackle glazed hand painted ceramic handle vase or jug with under plate. Measures: Jug Height 13.50 in (35 cm) Wi...
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Early 20th Century English Ceramics

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Ceramic

Davide Oldani Attila Veres Torrecotta For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Davide Oldani Attila Veres Torrecotta For Cassina The result of a collaboration between chef Davide Oldani and designer Attila Veress, Torrecotta Vase, part of the modular system,...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Unusual quality antique Japanese imari oval plate
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual quality antique Japanese imari oval plate, having an unusual quality antique Japanese imari plate with a pierced border, decorated with flowers, leaves, a bird hand painted i...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Ceramics

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Ceramic

Unusual 17th C. Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Square Dish Turquoise Bird Flowers
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this lovely and unusual square serving dish from the late Ming period. Jingdezhen made for the Japanese market, Ming dynasty, Tianqi or Chongzhen period (1621-1644)....
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16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese White Glazed Ginger Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
A strong but silent 20th century Chinese white glazed porcelain ginger jar with a lid and straight sides. Perfect as is, or filled with flowers, branches, or any other myriad vices y...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 3
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary large Japanese contemporary museum-quality decorative porcelain charger in blue underglaze, extremely intricately hand painted, a stunning masterpiece by widely acclaim...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Porcelain

Davide Oldani Attila Veres Torrecotta - Cover For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Davide Oldani Attila Veres Torrecotta - Cover For Cassina The result of a collaboration between chef Davide Oldani and designer Attila Veress, Torrecotta Vase, part of the modular...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Davide Oldani Attila Veres Torrecotta - Vase For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Davide Oldani Attila Veres Torrecotta - Vase For Cassina The result of a collaboration between chef Davide Oldani and designer Attila Veress, Torrecotta Vase, part of the modular ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Japanese Contemporary Blue Black White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite museum quality Japanese contemporary hand-glazed decorative porcelain vase in a striking globular shape in blue and black, a mesmerizing masterpiece by highly acclaimed awa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Export Blue and White Shrimp Bowl
Located in Tampa, FL
An exceptionally rare early 19th century Chinese export blue and white porcelain shrimp bowl, exquisitely hand painted with a detailed village scene beside a bridge and tranquil wate...
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1820s Chinese Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Thai Brownware Monochrome Water Jar with Carrying Handles, Early 20th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Thai monochrome brownware water jar from the early 20th century, with carrying handles. Born in Thailand during the early years of the 20th century, this charming water ju...
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Early 20th Century Thai Ceramics

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Earthenware

Antique Early 20th Century Japanese Sumida Gawa Pottery Tea Set Monkeys Figure
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Ovely Liu Hai porcelain statue. Condition: Overall condition A (Very Good), small chip. Size: 255mm high Period: 20th century Republic / Minguo (1912-1949).
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics

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Earthenware

Large Vintage Chinese Famille Rose Covered Serving Bowl Jing De Zhen Circa 70s
Located in Richmond, CA
We are delighted to offer this large Chinese porcelain covered serving bowl, a remarkable example of late 20th-century ceramic artistry from Jingdezhen, the "Porcelain Capital" of Ch...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Japanese Blue Yellow Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite contemporary Japanese footed decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in vivid orange, yellow and stunning shades of the artist's signature purple on a stunningl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain "Precious Object" Enamel Decorated Jar
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Antique Chinese porcelain jar exemplifies fine craftsmanship and artistic elegance. The piece is adorned with vibrant enamel-painte...
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramics

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Enamel

Green Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Japanese Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Contemporary decorative Porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in green on an attractive shape body, a signed work by highly acclaimed master porcelain artist of the Imari-Arita re...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Edo Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Thai Celadon Stemmed Dish Sukhothai Sawankhalok
Located in Atlanta, GA
A celadon stemmed dish with underglaze deep blue decoration from Sukhothai (a former Kingdom in nowadays central Thailand) circa 14th-16th century. The pedestal dish was a typical ceramic output from Sawankhalok region, likely one of the kilns in Sri Sachanalai that thrived during 14th-15th century. Sukhothai ceramics made a large portion of export from Asia during that period due to the political policy in Ming Dynasty that banned the ocean faring (the so called Ming Gap). This stemmed dish, likely an export item, was modeled in a Classic Chinese form. The under-glaze deep blue decorations depicting the scrolling vines and flowers, as well as the archaic band around the base, are also reminiscent to the designs found in blue and white porcelain in Ming dynasty. The piece shows a fine crackles and age wear on the dish surface, an indication of appropriate patina. Under the reddish slip paint of the base, the gray paste can be discerned in small area, which is also a characteristic of the Thai celadon...
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15th Century and Earlier Thai Archaistic Antique Ceramics

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Ceramic

Large Japanese Antique Shigaraki Tsubo Jar
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique Japanese stoneware storage jar, known as tsubo from Shigaraki kiln, circa 17th-18th century (early Edo possibly Momoyama period)....
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17th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Ceramics

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Ceramic

Green Orange Gold Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Japanese Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Mesmerizing large contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, extremely intricately hand painted in green, orange and gold, a breathtaking masterpiece by highly acclaimed master...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Gold

19th century Chinese Canton famille rose porcelain garden seat
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
9th century Chinese Canton famille rose porcelain garden seat Porcelain garden seat modelled as a drum with nail head bosses to top and bottom, the sides with two large panels depict...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Porcelain Blue Red Gold Cup, 5
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese Ko-Imari (old Imari) porcelain long stem cup, in bright red, blue and green colors and generous gold application that are charac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Gold

Large Chinese Ceramic Vase Early 20th Century Oxen Figure
Located in Fulton, CA
Large scale Chinese ceramic vase measuring 22.5 inches tall. Decorated with oxen and figure with Chinese lettering. Dragon handles.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Ceramic

A pair of Sang De Bouef Red Flambe flask vases
Located in Reepham, GB
A beautiful pair of Chinese red glazed long neck Sang De Bouef flambe flask vases and varying heights. Larger vase 23.5cm x 14cm Smaller vase 16.5cm x 9cm
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19th Century Antique Ceramics

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Ceramic

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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