Ceramic Scholar s Objects

A vintage Chinese inside painted mini snuff bottle, with a jade cabochon stopper weight: 30 Grams circa: 20th Century

This exquisite Chinese Hand Painted Fish Bowl Vase features intricate floral designs in vibrant colors. The black background enhances the delicate paste...

A highly unusual Japanese crackle glazed koro (incense burner or censer), lacquered and inlaid with mother-of-pearl embellishment, signed Gyokusen, Ed...

A small antique late Qing to early Republic Chinese porcelain meiping vase, ingeniously converted into a functional butane table lighter. The intricat...

A vintage Chinese porcelain snuff bottle, hand painted with a beauty in a courtyard setting on each side, and signed “癸丑年” （"Gui Chou Nian" or 1973 according to the Chinese cyclical ...

This curious object is a late 19th-century Chinese water dropper, a calligraphy accessory that would have been found upon a scholar's painting ta...

In the center, a vase adorned with a floral pattern suggests appreciation for nature. Notably, there is an object resembling a Go board, indicative of the intellectual pursuits favor...

Elevate your space with the Postmodern Hand Painted and Carved Large Floor Vase, a true artistic statement piece. This vase showcases bold colors and abstract designs typical of the ...

A lovely Korean ceramic water dropper in the form of a sitting dog circa 19th century late Joseon Dynasty. The charming animal form features underglaze blue paint outlining the furs ...

Incredible vintage postmodern ceramic vase. Features a gloss might green finish with a scalloped shape.

A furo tearoom brazier by Raku Kichizaemon XI Keinyu (1817-1902) decorated in bold style over a brick red glaze. The classical scene depicts men in ‘mino’ straw raincoats pulling a barge up river under the overhanging branches of an ancient willow tree. With makers mark to base and sold with its original paulownia wood storage box. Overall the piece is in excellent condition but has sustained several stress cracks in one corner due to heat encountered during continual use. This is typical of Japanese raku ceramics...

A Korean ceramic water dropper in the form of fog circa early 20th century likely from Japanese colonial time post 1910s. The animal form features under...

A Korean blue and white porcelain water dropper in a rare hallowed out doughnut shape from Joseon Dynasty circa 1800s. The octagonal water droppe...

A charming and elegant Chinese brush washer in the form of a recumbent spotted deer, Qing dynasty, circa 1850. The graceful animal modeled with ...

Introducing the Postmodern Circular Cream Vase by Haeger, an elegant piece that doubles as both a functional vase and a standalone sculpture. Its balanced, circular design and cream ...

Immerse in the allure of postmodern design with this Black Gloss Vase by Haeger. With its captivating gloss finish and angular form, this vase is more than just a container—it's a ...

Add an artisanal touch to your space with this vintage pottery vase by Gail Markiewicz. Featuring organic textures and a unique, handcrafted design, this vase brings a sense of natur...

The Haeger Red Postmodern Vase is a stunning piece that effortlessly blends art and function, capturing the essence of postmodern design with its vibrant red hue and unconventional f...

A ceramic dish with high cylindrical foot in white glaze from Korea, circa 19th century Joseon Dynasty. By shape, this piece is most likely a ceremonial vessel that was used to make offerings on the altar. Although without inscription, we can't rule out that it could be a household item for occasions that were less formal. Such as a private shrine in the household. During Joseon dynasty, the social morals were largely centered on the principles of Confucianism that originated from China. Many ritual ceramic wares were produced for rituals and worships on all level of the society. The ware were often modeled after the archaic bronze ware that elevated them from the aesthetic of daily use pieces. High foot dish like this were made in both round and square shape to suite different use but they were all distinguished with the inscription for their exclusive ceremonial purpose. Of elegant form and harmonious proportion, this stem dish...

A Korean ceramic water dropper in the shape of a mountain from late Joseon Dynasty circa 1850-1900s. The lovely piece takes a shape of a rugged mountain peak with crags and furrows, ...

A small ceramic stemmed dish with high cylindrical foot in white glaze with a cobalt blue underglaze inscription in the center from Korea, circa 18-19th cent...

Dive into the artistry of the 1980s with this Southwest Pottery Vase. Hand-painted in a vibrant green hue, it showcases a lone wolf set against a moo...

Exceptional clay bottle from Amsterdam by Erven Lucas. Features a browned clay tone with its capacity, maker and place of origin carved into the sides. 1 liter

This set of two vintage handmade pottery jars showcases artisan craftsmanship with earthy tones and rustic charm. Each jar comes with a lid, perfect for storing small items while add...

Exceptional vintage Postmodern ceramic floor vase. Features a glossy pink finish with flowers etched around the bust and base.

Embrace the vintage boho chic allure with this wonderful regency ceramic hexagonal vase. Crafted with exquisite detail, this vase showcases a faux bambo...

Exceptional postmodern floor vase. Features a black finish with a blue and purple paper mache around the side.

Incredible mid Century Modern danish pottery vase. Features a brown and gold coated finish.

Exceptional vintage postmodern ribbed ceramic floor vase. Features a beige finish with a purple brushed accent.

Amazing vintage boho chic glazed clay floor vase. Features a etched exterior with a green orange and blue finish.

A ceramic dish with high cylindrical foot in white glaze with a cobalt blue underglaze inscription from Korea, circa 18-19th century Joseon Dynasty. This is a classic ceremonial vess...

A tri-pod ceramic incense burner (koro) by Japanese Imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916) circa late Meiji to the start of Taisho period (1890-1910s). A fine example of the artist's work belonging to the late part of his underglaze paint phase (started around 1887 until his death), the surface of the koro was painted in beautiful shades of blue to depict a continuous landscape not unlike a traditional ink and watercolor hand scroll. The rise and fall mountains recede and fade into the horizon and are dotted with groves of pines. The sky is painted with a beautiful subtle shade of pink, suggesting a time of sunrise or sunset. The koro is fitted with an ensuite reticulated sterling silver hoya (incense cover), pierced with swirling cloud and marked with "pure silver' in Kanji. The base is signed in underglaze blue "Makuzu Kozan Sei" within a double ring. The piece is beautifully potted in form and the decoration was done with expertise using the novel technique developed by Kozan called Fuki-e (the blow painting), in order to achieve the striking landscape known as "Mountain and Water" with sense of dimensions and gradient, the poetic effects normally conveyed only by sumi ink staining on paper. The piece comes with an unsigned tomobako (wood storage box) of a recent age. Also known as Miyagawa Kozan (1842–1916), Makuzu Kozan was one of the most established and collected ceramist from Meiji Period. Born as Miyagawa Toranosuke, Kozan established his pottery studio in Yokohama around 1870s and later became one of the appointed artists to the Japanese Imperial household. His work was exhibited in many international fairs that the Meiji government participated at the turn of the century and won many grand prizes. Being one of the most creative ceramists, Kozan started experimenting with new chemical colors from the West in the format of his porcelain glaze around 1880s. New colors allowed him to create underglaze designs that appeared bright, smooth and glossy. He even invented his own receipt of cobalt blue to achieve a much brighter yet softer shade, as evident on this vase. To create landscape that is realistic and dimensional, more common in the western paintings, he was inspired by the native Japanese ink painting technique developed around 1900 by Yokoyama...

The object depicts a Buddha sitting on a decorative base, holding a small red object. The Buddha figure is rendered with a smiling, serene expression typical of traditional iconograp...

Wonderful vintage postmodern ceramic vase made in Italy. Features a cream glossy finish with purple, blue pink streaking around the surface.