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Period: Mid-20th Century
Imari White Blue and Gold Porcelain Urn Ginger Jar Vase, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage Imari white porcelain and turquoise blue and gold urn ginger jar vase or vessel, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, Japan. Japan is known for its fine porcelain; vase is white porcelain, hand painted in turquoise blue, royal blue, green, gold and touches of black. Beautiful details all around as shown in images. With marker's mark and marked "hand painted" on bottom as show in image #13. Very good condition as shown in images. No chips noted. Dimensions: 3.88" Diameter x 4.88" Height. For wicker table shown in images search...
Category

Japanese Chinoiserie Vintage Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Vintage Porcelain Cache-Pot Planter with Blue and White Landscape
Located in Yonkers, NY
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...
Category

Chinese Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese porcelain vase with Floral decorations
Located in Milano, IT
Explore the artistry and elegance of traditional Chinese craftsmanship with this stunning porcelain vase. Adorned with intricate floral decorations, this piece showcases the meticulo...
Category

Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Arita/Imari "Aokoimari" Handmade ornamental vase
Located in Shibuya City, JP
Hand-drawn. The vivid and thick green paint used in this artwork is now rare and precious. Ko-Imari refers to antique Imari porcelain produced during the Edo period, and Imari ware ...
Category

Japanese Japonisme Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Japanese Imari "Somenishiki Sazankai" Handmade incence holder
Located in Shibuya City, JP
Hand-carved. A kouro is a vessel used for burning incense. The culture of fragrances was born in India and nurtured in China. In Japan, during the Muromachi period, the traditional c...
Category

Japanese Japonisme Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Japanese Hand Painted Ceramic Cat Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-726 vintage Japanese hand painted ceramic cat sculpture
Category

Japanese Vintage Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Arita "Madowari Shoukamon" Handmade incence holder
Located in Shibuya City, JP
Hand-carved. A kouro is a vessel used for burning incense. The culture of fragrances was born in India and nurtured in China. In Japan, during the Muromachi period, the traditional c...
Category

Japanese Japonisme Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Japanese Imari "Somenishiki Tsubakitakedutsu" Handmade incence holder
Located in Shibuya City, JP
Hand-carved. A kouro is a vessel used for burning incense. The culture of fragrances was born in India and nurtured in China. In Japan, during the Muromachi period, the traditional c...
Category

Japanese Japonisme Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Japanese Imari "Sukash"i incence holder
Located in Shibuya City, JP
Hand-carved. A kouro is a vessel used for burning incense. The culture of fragrances was born in India and nurtured in China. In Japan, during the Muromachi period, the traditional c...
Category

Japanese Japonisme Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Chinese "Seikai Karakusa" Handmade 40cm plate
Located in Shibuya City, JP
Hand-drawn. The kiln name Jingdezhen refers to the top ceramic producing city in northeast Jiangxi Province, China. The Seikai karausa (Qinghai tangcao), a motif featuring a creepin...
Category

Chinese Chinese Export Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Japanese Arita/Imari "Iwakikyou ornamental" Handmade vase with lid
Located in Shibuya City, JP
Hand-drawn. The kikyo pattern has long been popular in porcelain painting and decoration.
Category

Japanese Japonisme Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Japanese Imari "Somenishiki tsubakimaru" incence holder made in Japan
Located in Shibuya City, JP
Hand-carved. A kouro is a vessel used for burning incense. The culture of fragrances was born in India and nurtured in China. In Japan, during the Muromachi period, the traditional c...
Category

Japanese Japonisme Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Japanese Arita/Imari "Iwakikyou" soup pot
Located in Shibuya City, JP
Hand-drawn. The kikyo pattern has long been popular in porcelain painting and decoration.
Category

Japanese Japonisme Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Japanese Arita "Suichuuka" Handmade vase
Located in Shibuya City, JP
Hand-drawn. Imagine a flower blooming in a vessel filled with water.
Category

Japanese Japonisme Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Japanese Arita Planter cover
Located in Shibuya City, JP
The technique, reminiscent of Song dynasty red ceramics, used by Kakiemon is called "nigoshi-de" or "muddy brushstroke," which enhances the warm and child...
Category

Japanese Japonisme Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Tatsuzo Shimaoka Signed Japanese Mingei Rope Inlay Mashiko Pottery Bowl Plate
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully decorated and executed large Mingei ceramic plate/charger/low bowl by Japanese National Treasure Mashiko-yaki pottery master Tatsuzo Shimaoka. This work exhibits his si...
Category

Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Japanese Arita "Yamakage" Handmade vase
Located in Shibuya City, JP
Hand-drawn. Using gradations of sometsuke (Japanese underglaze blue) to create a sense of depth and represent a mountain range.
Category

Japanese Japonisme Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Japanese Arita "Koie" Handmade large plate
Located in Shibuya City, JP
Hand-drawn. Decorative plates incorporate traditional designs that reflect the changing seasons. While staying true to tradition, new expressions suitable for the times are sought, a...
Category

Japanese Japonisme Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Japanese Arita "Fuchijimon Kujaku 20 Gou" Handmade large plate
Located in Shibuya City, JP
Hand-drawn. Peacocks are used to symbolize disaster avoidance and prosperity for descendants, making them a perfect subject for the world of decorative beauty. These dishes, rich in ...
Category

Japanese Japonisme Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Japanese Arita "Somenishiki Seikaiha" Handmade green tea cup with lid
Located in Shibuya City, JP
Hand-painted. Seikaiha is a pattern of waves and scales that symbolizes "an endless, peaceful future" and is one of the auspicious motifs in Japanese culture. Sometsuke or "blue and ...
Category

Japanese Japonisme Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Handmade "Ekaratsu tea" tea ceremony tools made in Japan
Located in Shibuya City, JP
Handmade. Karatsu ware is characterized by a simple and powerful impression, using roughly textured and coarse clay as its main material. It is one of the popular pottery production ...
Category

Japanese Japonisme Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Japanese Arita "Gokujou Madorikachou 18 Gou" handmade large plate
Located in Shibuya City, JP
Using a technique called "dami-e," the artist applies a heavy pigment to a large brush and paints onto the fabric, allowing the pigment to soak into the material as they work.
Category

Japanese Japonisme Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Japanese Arita "Somenishiki Madori Houou" ornamental vase with lid
Located in Shibuya City, JP
This artwork is hand-painted and depicts a phoenix, a symbol of peace and happiness that is considered auspicious. The technique used is called sometsuke, which involves applying gla...
Category

Japanese Japonisme Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Hasami "Hori Egypt" Handmade art vase made in Japan
Located in Shibuya City, JP
Handmade. Keinosuke Nagano was a potter and also worked as an elementary school teacher.
Category

Japanese Japonisme Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Japanese Arita "Akadami MadoriKujaku" planter cover
Located in Shibuya City, JP
"Dami" is a technique of drawing outlines on the surface and then filling the inside with a thick brush containing ink. This technique is used to create a sense of mismatch in both W...
Category

Japanese Japonisme Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Tatsuzo Shimaoka Signed Japanese Mingei Rope Inlay Mashiko Pottery Plate Charger
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully decorated and executed large Mingei pottery plate/charger by Japanese National Treasure Mashiko-yaki ceramic master Tatsuzo Shimaoka. This work exhibits his signature r...
Category

Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Japanese Arita/Imari "Hakuji Sukashi" botan vase
Located in Shibuya City, JP
Handmade. Each hole in the design is carefully created by hand, allowing you to appreciate the intricate beauty of the detailed craftsmanship.
Category

Japanese Japonisme Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Japanese Arita "Koimari" planter cover small
Located in Shibuya City, JP
Hand-drawn. "Ko-Imari" does not refer to a pattern, but rather to ceramics made in the Hizen region during the Edo period. They have a mismatched feeling with both Western and Japane...
Category

Japanese Japonisme Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Japanese Arita ":Somenishiki Madori Souka" ornamental vase with lid
Located in Shibuya City, JP
Hand-drawn. The pattern features representative flowers of pottery, such as the iris. "Sometsuke" is a type of porcelain ware where a design is first applied directly to the unglazed...
Category

Japanese Japonisme Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Japanese Arita "Umekomon incence" storage box made in Japan
Located in Shibuya City, JP
Hand-painted. A kougou is a container used to hold incense materials.
Category

Japanese Edo Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Blanc de Chine
Located in Brescia, IT
Chinese blanc de chine of a porcelain Quan Yin in a sitting position dressed in a soft robe, holding a scepter Emperor's Ruyi.
Category

Chinese Qing Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Wayne Ngan Pottery Vase
Located in Victoria, BC
Embrace the depth and dimension of this oil spot vase by Wayne Ngan. With its deep glaze and pristine shine, this piece stands as a testament to his sing...
Category

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large SanCai Glazed Pottery Horse Statue Chinese Tang Dynasty Style
Located in Bochum, NRW
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...
Category

Chinese Tang Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Arita Japanese art/object "Menkasha pottery board" 1950s
Located in Shibuya City, JP
A "Gosho-guruma" is a vehicle that nobles rode in during the Heian period, and its pattern symbolizes the royal culture. Putting flowers on the "Hanaguruma" (flower cart) on the Gosh...
Category

Japanese Edo Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Chinese Vintage Green Glazed Ceramic Planter with Striated Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Chinese green glazed ceramic planter from the mid 20th century with large lip, striated décor and nicely weathered appearance. Cha...
Category

Chinese Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Red, Blue and White Round Ceramic by Rufinelli Assisi, 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Rufinelli Assisi ceramics are a type of Italian pottery that comes from the town of Assisi in central Italy. The Rufinelli family has been producing ceramics in Assisi since the 1950...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Terra Cotta Garden Seats with Elephants and Flowers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking pair of vintage Chinese garden seats with rare decorative appeal hand decorated with elephants on an alluring red background and f...
Category

Chinese Chinese Export Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Tatsuzo Shimaoka Signed Japanese Mingei Pottery Glazed Rope Inlay Vase with Box
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully designed and gorgeously colored coveted square Mingei vase by Japanese National Treasure pottery master Tatsuzo Shimaoka. This work displays...
Category

Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Chinese Famille Noir Mille Fleur Assembled Service
Located in Austin, TX
A large assembled set of Chinese porcelain mille fleur wares. The set featuring a full tea service, as well as various plates, cups, and saucers. All piece...
Category

Chinese Qing Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Limoges Porcelain Plate by Jean Cocteau, France
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Collectible Limoges Porcelain Plate by Jean Cocteau. France, Mid-20th Century. Porcelain, signed and stamped on the back side “Limoges, France”.
Category

French Art Deco Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique large circular Chinese Republican period hand painted framed panel
Located in Central England, GB
This superb very large Chinese Republican period porcelain panel depicts a detailed underwater aquatic scene which is illuminated with golden sunlight. It shows numerous shubunkin go...
Category

Chinese Chinese Export Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Pair Of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
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...
Category

Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Marcello Fantoni Ceramic Plaque
Located in Victoria, BC
Step into the enigmatic world of Marcello Fantoni's ceramic mastery with this captivating plaque, depicting a cave family in primal embrace. imeless story of humanity's ancient past....
Category

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Millefleur Dragon vase, Republic Period.
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Chinese porcelain ‘Millefleur’ Dragon vase, Republic Period. The bottle shaped vase, well painted in vibrant famille rose enamels, with a profusion of flowers on a gilt ground. The n...
Category

Chinese Qing Vintage Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese set of four cloisonne plates depicting birds and blossom, circa 1930
Located in Central England, GB
This beautiful and vibrant set of four Chinese cloisonne wall or cabinet plates is most eyecatching. The design of exotic birds amongst branches with a flowering blossom is very well done with fine wires forming the design over a brass base which is then filled and fired with rich coloured glass enamels which are then ground and polished smooth to show the intricate design. Each plate is completely different but made to be a set of four which will display well as a wall hanging group or in a cabinet. Chinese, circa 1930 Height 2.5cm x width 18cm x depth 18cm We hope you enjoyed looking at this wonderful set of Chinese enamel cloisonne plates...
Category

Chinese Chinese Export Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Koro Satsuma Japanese ceramic
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Koro Satsuma Japanese ceramic Japanese glazed ceramic in various colors Meiji Style Circa 1940 Origin Japan It has traditional images painted on its front and back. The purpose of th...
Category

Japanese Meiji Vintage Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Egyptian Revival Art Deco Green Ceramic Bastet Cat
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This 9-inch ceramic Bastet cat embodies the Post-War Egyptian Revival style, characterized by its sleek and stylized depiction of the ancient Egyptian feline deity. The cat, inspired...
Category

Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Vintage Hexagonal Planter with Pastel Foliage, Flowers and Butterflies
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage hexagonal planter from the mid 20th century, with floral and butterfly décor. Created in China during the midcentury period, this vintage planter features an hexagonal shape adorned with pastel motifs showcasing foliage, flowers and butterflies standing out beautifully on a white ground. With its lovely décor and small proportions, this vintage Chinese hexagonal planter...
Category

Chinese Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Early Tall Ceramic Vase with Unique Glaze by Brother Thomas Bezanson
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early ceramic vase in a cylinder form by potter Brother Thomas Bezanson (1929-2007). Unusually tall at 21.75 inches, the vase strikes the viewer with its slender silouette with a ...
Category

American Modern Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Japanese Hip Flask Glazed Canteen Pottery Vessel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Japanese Sake Flask Hip Flask Glazed Canteen Pitcher Pottery Vessel Folk Art Pottery 6.75 h x 7.5 w x 3.75 d Preowned original vintage condition Refer to images.
Category

Japanese Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Vintage Chinoiserie Framed Ceramic Art Tile 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully framed art piece that evokes style and elegance. This beautiful antique chinoiserie tile is delightfully framed in rich gold velvet and gi...
Category

Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Ceramic

Shoji Hamada Japanese Tenmoku & Nuka Pottery Plate Original Signed Sealed Box
Located in Studio City, CA
An exquisite, unique work by master Japanese potter Shoji Hamada, a fine early example of his tenmoku and nuka trailing decoration glaze technique. Hamada first coated the plate with a thin slip made from a local clay or ochre. This particular clay is rich in iron and provides a darker unglazed background for the trailed Nuka and Tenmoku glazes to pop and radiate (which Hamada poured from a ladle in unique and spontaneous patterns). The original Hamada signed and stamped/sealed box...
Category

Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Pair of Vintage Chinese Blue Glazed Garden Seats
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking pair of mid century Chinese garden seats handcrafted in terracotta in a hexagon form with a bamboo and floral motif under an alluring cobalt blue glaze.
Category

Chinese Chinese Export Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

A 20th Century Chinese Porcelain Table Lantern (SINGLE ITEM)
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of very fine Chinese butterfly decorated table lanterns, 20th century. In the tradition of marriage lanterns. Composed of four parts each. Finely enameled decorated borders wi...
Category

Chinese Chinese Export Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Arita Blue & White Charger II
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is charming large mid-20th century Japanese Arita blue & white charger that depicts a country mountain scene. The charger would make a great addition t...
Category

Japanese Meiji Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Porcelain Foo Dog - Hand Painted - Unsigned - China - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage hand painted porcelain foo dog - unsigned - mid 20th century. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no restoration - minor signs of age and use. Size - 2 3/8...
Category

Chinese Chinese Export Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Ceramic Polychrome Incense Censer Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic pair of mid-century Chinese ceramic polychrome incense censer foo dogs, circa 1970s. Great detail and a beautiful color combination of yellow, green and brown; the pair mea...
Category

Chinese Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

PAIR of Large Chinese Foo Dogs Gilded Metal with good detail, Circa 1920s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good Large pair of Chinese foo or lion dogs on plinth's, sometimes called temple lions made of metal and hand gilded with fine detail, all in the Ming style but dating to the 20th century, Circa 1920s period. These are an unusually large pair of Foo Dogs...
Category

Chinese Ming Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Metal

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