20th Century Ceramics

Late Qing or Early Republic Period Birds Flowers Vase mounted as a Lamp, no lamp shade Very finely painted motif and beautiful color. The old fixture mounted with vase. The vas...

Late Qing or Early Republic Famille Verte Chinese Vase Lamp mounted as a Lamp, no lamp shade painted Ladies in the garden motif and beautiful color. Total Height included hardwares ...

Unusual quality pair of antique Japanese imari plates, having a quality pair of unusual shaped imari plates highly decorated with flowers and scrolls, hand painted in red, blue and w...

An exquisite, beautifully crafted, and wonderfully designed Yunomi teacup by master Japanese potter Shoji Hamada featuring his nuka glaze over Mashiko stoneware pottery and his hand ...

A stunning antique Chinese white glaze porcelain brush pot of cylindrical shape finely moulded in relief with duelling dragons above waves with leaping fish and other moulded decorat...

This a pair of mid-century Chinese Export style blue and white ginger jars. They date approximately to the 60s. They are in very good condition.

Antique Japanese Satsuma Vase – Hand-Painted Warrior Scene, Meiji-Era Masterpiece. Japanese Satsuma ceramic vase with polychrome decorations of Japanese men and soldiers in armor. Go...

Quality antique Japanese imari plate, having a quality antique Japanese imari plate with a raised scalloped shaped edge decorated to the centre with flowers surrounded by panels with...

A beautiful small Japanese Satsuma ginger jar vase, circa early-20th century, Japan. Colors include cream, copper, green, blue, white, black, orange...

Pair of Chinese Export Famille Verte Porcelain Parrots, Kangxi Style, Mid-20th Century A striking pair of Chinese export porcelain parrots, modeled in the Kangxi famille verte tradi...

A large Chinese Rose Medallion porcelain punch bowl. In the Rose Medallion (Famille Rose) style. The central cartouche of the bow...

A Chinese Famille rose Porcelain plaque Early 20th century Signed Chinese Famille rose porcelain plaque of two men watching a crane in flight. Two seals at lower right. Nicely...

A rare & important set of four large antique Chinese Qing dynasty hand-painted porcelain plaques; of the "Four Seasons", housed in the original Hongmu wood frames. Each plaque is fin...

Pair Chinese Republic Porcelain Panels, Scholars in Landscape, Inscribed  China, 20th Century A beautiful pair of Chinese Republic period porcelain...

Beautiful Persian ceramic vase hand-painted and glazed with colourful fish motif surrounding on cream color background. Great object of art for display.

Antique red lacquer wood container was used to store rice or grains. The red lacquer container with two side short handles round shape, construct...

NIPPON - MORIMURA BROTHERS (Manufacturer) - Antique hand painted ceramic center bowl - rare design featuring flowers and arabesque scrolls in the P...

This handsome pair of 20th century glazed and gilded Japanese Satsuma vases, with their vivid, jewel-like colours and elegant baluster-shaped forms, feature the traditional Japanese ...

Meiji Period Diminutive Satsuma Baluster Vase. This Japanese Satsuma vase from the late Meiji period is hand painted and gilt decorated with a Japanese landscape in exquisite detail...

This vase is a traditional porcelain tulipiere from Jingdezhen, a town long distinguished by imperial patronage. In the 17th century tulipiere wer...

This is an elegant porcelain Chinese export porcelain Bottle Vase raised on a low foot, all hand painted in a blue and white dragon pattern, which we date to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. The vase is fairly large and very well hand potted in a Classic bottle shape on a low foot having a clear white glaze with a light blue tinge. The base is also glazed to the centre and the foot rim has been carefully hand-cut. The vase is finely hand painted in a large range of cobalt blue tones from a light blue to a deep dark, almost black tones of cobalt blue, all around the body with two five toed dragons dancing among clouds. There are border patterns around the foot rim and the lower body all between blue circles with double blue circles just below the top rim. The base has a carefully hand painted underglaze-blue six-character apocryphal Qing - Qianlong ( 1736 to 1795) seal mark, though we date this vase to the mid 20th century. Approximate Weight: about 2.3Kg. unpacked. Overall a beautiful Chinese blue and white hand painted Vase

Unusual antique Japanese imari shell shaped plate, having a quality unusual antique Japanese imari shell shaped plate decorated with flowers & scrolls in wonderful red, blue, white a...

Beautiful Persian ceramic vase hand-painted and glazed with colourful fish motif surrounding on yellow color background. Great object of art for display.

From our Japanese Satsuma Collection, we are delighted to offer this Japanese Satsuma Vase by Ryokuzan 緑山. The Satsuma vase of ovoid shape with a tapered body, circular foot rim, wai...

The lid of this petite trinket box is a shard of glazed porcelain, a remnant of the antique pottery destroyed during the Cultural Revolution of the 1960-70s. Likely dating to the lat...

Antique Japanese Satsuma Vase – Hand-Painted Meiji-Era Masterpiece Japanese Satsuma ceramic vase with polychrome decorations of Japanese men and soldiers in armor. Golden details. Ja...

A large platter, bearing commemorative portraits of Naser al din Shah Qajar, painted in cobalt and parcel gilt. This beautiful portrait platter was purc...

Pair Of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs. A large pair of Chinese turquoise glazed foo dogs dating from the first half of the 20th c...

Vintage decorative Chinese grain-of-rice porcelain tea bowl - featuring hand-painted and gilded decoration - signed on the base - China - mid 20th century. Excellent condition - no...

A fine antique Japanese Satsuma pottery incense burner. With a cream ground and an extensively gilt exterior. There are numerous cartouches around the censer with each having a un...

A Chinese Export blue and white porcelain vase from the 20th century, with dragon motifs. Created in China during the 20th century, this blue and white porcelain vase features a nice...

Chinese Tang Sancai-glazed pottery statue of a horse standing on all four legs atop a rectangular base. The horse is decorated with bells and flowers. A traditional green saddle comp...

A set of six dinner plates, bearing commemorative portraits of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar. The whole hand-painted with a traditional pattern of leaves, flowers...

Large Pair of Turquoise Chinese Export Figures of Seated Ducks China, 1900s A good pair of Chinese Export Figures of Seated Ducks in a stunnin...

This antique Chinese ginger jar, from the Qing Dynasty, is beautifully decorated in the Famille Rose palette, known for its delicate pinks, greens, and intricate detailing. The jar d...

Famille rose Chinese porcelain bowl with hand-painted enamel dragon motifs on a field of colorful geometric elements, the border with florals and leaves, orange trim. The white porce...

This platter is a traditional style from Jingdezhen, a town long distinguished by imperial patronage. The Willow Ware pattern is a beloved traditional Chinese style that was interpre...

A porcelain Blanc de Chine Guanyin statue standing on a fine lotus flowers and leaves decoration ; China circa 1900. This is a tall piece to place on a large mantel or a commode, the...

A small and well cast Chinese archaistic bronze tripod incense burner, censer, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The small censer features a squat and bulbous body, very short n...

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Kütahya Ceramic Wall Plate Iznik Style, Artist Signed Elevate your space with this hand-painted vintage Turkish cer...

From a small collection of five Persian hand painted pottery vases is this stylish earthenware bottle shaped vase hand painted with a hen and cockerel amidst flowering stems and dati...

Meiji Period (1868-1912) From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to offer Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Vases. The Satsuma Vase of hexagonal form with a slight waisted neck and tight rounded rim is extensively decorated with multiple figures to two large scenes. The first scene features a beach with waves to the background and a plethora of figures including multiple geisha holding traditional Japanese wagasa’s. The second scene follows on from the first with a large building in the foreground holding figures on a large platform under a pagoda roof with a pagoda building in the background and further figures in the foreground. The scenes are framed by a full detailed border with gilt shapes, flowers amongst pink shaded backgrounds and butterflies around the neck. The Satsuma Vase is unusually signed Fine Art, Satsuma Ware, Dai Nippon (Great Japan), Hattori Made, Gosuido Works, Taizan Painted. 美術, サツマヤキ(薩摩焼), 大日本, 服部造, 五スイ堂工, 對山画 and dates to the Meiji Period (1868-1912) and the turn of the 20th century circa 1905. Satsuma ware is a type of earthenware pottery originating from the Satsuma province in Southern Kyushu, Japan’s third largest island. Wagasa are traditional Japanese umbrellas made of washi paper attached to a bamboo frame and treated to ensure it is waterproof. Meiji Period was an era of Japanese history that spanned from 1868 to 1912. It was the first half of the Empire of Japan, when the Japanese people began to build a paradigm of a modern, industrialised nation state and emergent great power, influenced by Western countries and aesthetics. As a result of radically different ideas, the changes to Japan were profound and it affected the social structure, politics, economy, military, and foreign relations across the board. The period corresponded to the reign of Emperor Meiji and was preceded by the Keio era and was succeeded by the Taisho era. Cultural Art during the Meiji Period was of particular interest to the government and they overhauled the art export market which in turn promoted Japanese arts via various world’s fairs, beginning in Vienna at the world fair in 1873. The government heavily funded the fairs and took an active role organising how Japan’s culture was presented to the world including creating a semi-public company named Kiritsu Kosho Kaisha (First Industrial Manufacturing Company). The Kiritsu Kosho Kaisha was used to promote and commercialise exports of Japanese art and established the Hakurankai Jimukyoku (Exhibition Bureau) to maintain quality standards. For the 1876 Centennial International Exhibition in Philadelphia, the Japanese government created a Centennial Office and sent a special envoy to secure space for the 30,000 items that would be displayed. The Imperial Household also took an active interest in arts and crafts, commissioning works by select artists to be given as gifts for foreign dignitaries further emphasising the high quality and importance of Japanese art. Just before the end of the 19th century in 1890, the Teishitsu Gigeiin (Artist to the Imperial Household) system was created to recognise distinguished artists. These artists were selected for their exceptionally high quality wares and talent in their own industry. Over a period of 54 years Seventy artists were appointed, amongst these were ceramicist Makuzu Kozan and cloisonné enamel artist...

A fine old or antique Chinese export porcelain plate In the Famille Rose style. Decorated throughout with enamel floral decoration in primarily pink against a white ground. ...

Republic Period Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Covered Jar with Calligraphy & Figural Scene China, Circa 1920–1940 Dimensions: 4.5" diameter x 4.5" (including stand) 3 pieces: lid, b...

Very unusual pair of brown and white Chinese garden stools. Wonderful contemporary design. Perfect little drinks table.

This captivating Meiji period (1868-1912) porcelain vase features a mesmerizing celadon glaze, with a subtle crackled texture. Exquisite details, meticulously hand-painted in vibrant...

This blue-and-white porcelain teapot dates to the early 20th century and would have been used as either a teapot for brewed tea or as a ewer for dispensing boiled water during tea ce...

This vintage Chinese soy sauce jar showcases a stunning green glaze with beautiful natural variations that flow organically across its surface. The ribbed upper body adds subtle text...

Japanese Vase with Black Background in the Style of Chinese Famille Verte. Well decorated with woman in a garden. No chips, cracks or repairs, drilled for electricity 21" h to socke...

This whimsical Chinese ginger jar is decorated with famille verte enamels for an allover design of leafy green cabbage. Depicting the white stalks and curling leaves of a head of nap...

This colorful porcelain bowl dates to the early 20th century and was once used for serving food or presenting food offerings on a home altar. Shaped like an eight-petal flower, the d...

A Chinese vintage porcelain cache-pot planter from the mid 20th century with hand-painted blue and white décor depicting landscapes, architectures and figures in boats patterns. Created in China during the midcentury period, this porcelain cache-pot features a tapering silhouette perfectly accented by a blue and white décor. Showcasing an opening of 10.5 inches diameter, the piece is adorned on its upper lip with geometric motifs inspired by honeycombs, surrounding delicate floral motifs. The round tapering body attracts all of our attention with its delicate hand painted décor presenting traditional architectures such as pagodas set...

This vintage Chinese soy sauce jar showcases a stunning green glaze with beautiful natural variations that flow organically across its surface. The ribbed upper body adds subtle text...

Fine vintage pair of 'Blanc de Chine' porcelain Guanyin statues - each figure holding an applied flower and standing on a lotus leaf and decorative stan...

An exquisite, beautifully crafted, and wonderfully designed Yunomi teacup by master Japanese potter Shoji Hamada featuring his wax-resistant technique and highly coveted rich Kaki glaze over Mashiko...

Traditional Chinese Rose Medallion large bowl with social scenes and nature motifs of butterflies, florals, and birds. A very nice larger size bowl! All hand painted with enamel and ...

For your consideration is a pair of finely hand painted Chinese globular porcelain vases, from early 20th century. The heavy porcelain body is in elegant globular form and covered with thick creamy white glaze. The top opening rim is painted with gold as well as the double rings around the shoulder. The neck and body are fully decorated with same pattern. A group of different colored bats represent the wish of prosperity in Chinese culture. Surrounding the bats are branches bearing full ripe peaches, extending from a Chinese longevity symbol...

Very large enamel antique painted Chinese porcelain plaque mounted wooden frame measuring 46 1/2 by 26 inches depicting a glorious peacock and...

This elegant Chinese porcelain vase features a deep cobalt blue background contrasted beautifully with a delicate white prunus blossom and cracked ice pattern. The slender neck and...

Beautiful vintage Japanese blue Moriage teapots set. Hand painted richly decorated with a dense gilt & Dragon pattern Comprising. Nice vintage shape with only a small hair line on th...