Here are 2 excavated Dutch earthenware “salve†pots also called “ink pots†that were used for a variety of things. Both are in exceptional condition with  More »

Here are 2 excavated Dutch earthenware “salve†pots also called “ink pots†that were used for a variety of things. Both are in exceptional condition with no repairs, see photos. From an old Dutch collection. Both about 2†wide by 2 ¾†& 3†tall. Exceptional examples! Sorry, we do not accept paypal nor credit cards. Please review our accepted methods of payment on our dealer page. Price is firm. Thanks for looking!   « Less

These small pottery cups contained berries and were sold at the Dutch market places during the 17th century. Berries were a luxury and the cups were sold filled with berries.  More »

These small pottery cups contained berries and were sold at the Dutch market places during the 17th century. Berries were a luxury and the cups were sold filled with berries. About 2.5†tall x 3†wide. Nice dribbled glaze. From an old Dutch collection. Exceptional condition! Sorry, we do not accept paypal nor credit cards. Please review our accepted methods of payment on our dealer page. Price is firm. Thanks for looking!   « Less

A tiny pipkin, or grape pot, made as a child’s toy. From an old Dutch collection and excavated in the old city of Amsterdam. Perfect with no restorations just a few  More »

A tiny pipkin, or grape pot, made as a child’s toy. From an old Dutch collection and excavated in the old city of Amsterdam. Perfect with no restorations just a few tiny glaze flakes. About 1 7/8” tall x 2 ¼” across the mouth. Extreme rarity! Sorry, we do not accept paypal nor credit cards. Please review our accepted methods of payment on our dealer page. Price is firm. Thanks for looking!   « Less

Charming little ceramic drip pourer for an inkstone. Made as a monkey on a rock. Measures 7 cm high by 7.5 cm by 4.8 cm. Excellent condition. No age, but very decorative.

Charming little ceramic drip pourer for an inkstone. Made as a monkey on a rock. Measures 7 cm high by 7.5 cm by 4.8 cm. Excellent condition. No age, but very decorative.   « Less

金城次郎 Jiro kaneshiro A craftworker who inherits the Tsuboya-yaki tradition, the Okinawa's first folk art pottery ,He was honored as a mukei bunkazai  More »

金城次郎 Jiro kaneshiro A craftworker who inherits the Tsuboya-yaki tradition, the Okinawa's first folk art pottery ,He was honored as a mukei bunkazai -living treasure-. (the person himself talks about pottery) Human national treasure representing Japan that attracted world attention. Roguro's masterpiece freely uses various techniques such as line engraving, brush eye, finger scratching, sinking, he produced a diverse and unique work depicting Okinawa's laughing fish and dancing shrimp, arabesque pattern, geometric pattern etc, His work is highly collectible. - Kinjo Jiro - Pottery history - 1912 -Taisho Hara- Born in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture. 1924 -Taisho 13- Engaged in pottery made by Takashi's masterpiece Arakaki Eikin, learning pottery. 1946 -Showa 21- Independence opened a kiln in Naba Tsuboya. Take guidance from Shoji Hamada and Kojiro Kawai and others. In 1956 -Showa 31- he was awarded a New Award at the 30th National Exhibition. In 1958 -Showa 33- Bottle and Fish Writing Plate are permanently preserved in the National Folk Art Museum of Romania. 1967 -Showa 42- 1st Okinawa Time Art prize prize award received. In 1969 -Showa 44- he won the Awatu Yusaku Prize at the 43rd National Exhibition. He won the Japanese Folk Art Museum Award. 1971 -Showa 46- Prize-winning Japanese Ceramic Art Exhibition Shirakami-fish Line Platelet, overseas tour. 1972 -Showa 47- Yomiya village build a kiln on the seat ravine. In the same year, he was certified as an intangible cultural property of Okinawa prefecture -skill holder-. Became a member of the National Gallery in 1973 -Showa 48-. In 1977 -Showa 52- he is honored as -Ministry of Labor-modern masterwork. 1981 -Showa 56- Received Rika Tsuyoshi for the sixth etc. 1985 -Showa 60- Certified as a holder -human national treasure- of important intangible cultural property -Ryukyu pottery- Okinawa prefecture first. 1994 Okinawa Prefecture Achievement Chapter Award 1993 -Heisei 5- Order Fourth Rewards Award 1997 -Heisei 9- Pause the cotton. December 24, 2004-Heisei 16- because of myocardial infarction -92 years old, born in 1912 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- approximately: Height 12.5 inches ,Width 5,2 inches,Weight 1.2 kg. Art work: 2 large fishes ,stunning engraving. Condition: Fine 99 %. Payment:The buyer is responsible for paying the seller directly after winning the item , maximum 3 days. METHOD OF PAYMENT:paypal Shipping:Free Shipping All over the world. Shipping company: UPS -----Genuine work of Jiro kaneshiro----   « Less

This luscious, luster, playful pottery created by J.S. Cummings in 1982. It has incised signature , dated with symbol, on the base of 3" d. It has magical colors, pearl blue  More »

This luscious, luster, playful pottery created by J.S. Cummings in 1982. It has incised signature , dated with symbol, on the base of 3" d. It has magical colors, pearl blue / greenish, magnificent stand out white, soft , bold dark rainbow of different colors..... it measures 9" H. 6" W. x half inch opening. in excellent condition and has protector dots as shows on the images ! J.S. Cummings has impressive auction records. designeruniquefinds.com   « Less

iCollect Antique French Pottery : A large Ceramic and Gilt Jewellery Casket - Limoges? C.19thC A wonderful and large Ceramic and Gilt Jewellery Casket hand painted and  More »

iCollect Antique French Pottery : A large Ceramic and Gilt Jewellery Casket - Limoges? C.19thC A wonderful and large Ceramic and Gilt Jewellery Casket hand painted and signed by the artist of butterflies and flora stood on lion paw feet, signed by the artist and makers mark underneath probably by Limoges but please see mark A superb Victorian item,very substantial Circa: 19th century Good Antique Condition with above glaze paint wear on petals etc… acceptable how it is but easily repainted if required - please see images 8.5 inches (22cm) dia X 5.75 inches (15cm) height approx   « Less

Antique European Pottery : RARE & Fine Dutch Delft Tea Plant Plate C. Early 18thC A RARE & fine antique blue and white early 18th century Dutch Delft Tea Plant Plate finely  More »

Antique European Pottery : RARE & Fine Dutch Delft Tea Plant Plate C. Early 18thC A RARE & fine antique blue and white early 18th century Dutch Delft Tea Plant Plate finely hand painted and signed Circa: pre 1750 Good Antique Condition - rim glaze flakes as expected and minor tight hairlines which does not distract but please see images 9 inches (23cm) dia approx From a good private Collection fresh to the market including 17th - 19th century pieces   « Less

A spectacular piece of Valdivian phase IV pottery. This gorgeous shallow pre-fired red slipped bowl has a scalloped rim and made to imitate a carved gourd. It's border  More »

A spectacular piece of Valdivian phase IV pottery. This gorgeous shallow pre-fired red slipped bowl has a scalloped rim and made to imitate a carved gourd. It's border trimmed out to accentuate its shape with five iconic Valdivian faces separated by two short strokes in between. Double lines encircle the lower half. Light deposits with minor fire clouding. Completely intact with no repairs or restoration. Choice. Measure 6”/15.24 cm in Dia Real Alto, Ecuador 2200-2000 BC For those who greatly appreciate this artistry, this is a wonderful opportunity to acquire this very rare example. Discount on First Acquisition www.galeriacontici.net info@galeriacontici.net   « Less

Buffalo Pottery Child's Bowl with cute kids illustrated by Grace G. Drayton, circa 1920's. Heavy dish features the chubby faced kids Drayton was well-known for (she was the  More »

Buffalo Pottery Child's Bowl with cute kids illustrated by Grace G. Drayton, circa 1920's. Heavy dish features the chubby faced kids Drayton was well-known for (she was the creator of the Campbell's Soup kids and Dolly Dingle Paper Dolls). In very good condition, with no chips or cracks. Illustration is good....clear with no scratches. Measures approximately 7 1/2" diameter x 1 1/2" high. Very minor wear to gold trim around edges. Marked with Buffalo Pottery stamp on bottom. *Email for shipping quote and payment info.   « Less