Home Decor: Porcelain & Pottery

Qing dynasty porcelain bowl beautifully painted with lush peonies and a sparrow. On the other side is a poem about striving for excellence and how a persistent carp becomes a dragon. 9-1/4” x 6” Tall.

Porcelain Great Horned Owl looking very devilish in his red "Flambe Veined" finish 11” tall.

Pair of colorful Lady Amherst's pheasant figurines. Crafted and hand decorated in Italy. Each approximately 13” x 4” x 8”.

Big, blue cloisonné vases with pink peonies and other brightly colored motifs. Beautiful on opposite ends of a console or buffet. 7” diameter x 15.5” tall.

Pair of hand decorated, ceramic Guinea fowls signed "The Townsends". 7” x 6” x 13” each.

Butterflies and spider mums decorate these large cloisonné vases. Black background effectively shows the jewel tones of the enamel work. 9.5” diameter x 15,5".

Very pretty ceramic vessel with cover painted in the Chinese manner with peonies and other flowers. Accented with brass ormolu. 9” x 7.5” x 10”.

Cake plate with cobalt blue roses from Rosenthal Studio Linie. Made in Germany. 12 3/4” diameter.

Hand painted with a bird and wavy stripes of blue and yellow. Made in Italy for Gumps. Set of 4. 9” diameter.

Set the tone for a fun and casual dinner or luncheon with these hand painted plates from Italy. and salad plates. 7 dinner plates, 11.75” diameter; 5 salad plates 9”.

Three Foot Rosenthal Collection of Rosenthal Studio Linie pieces that all stand on 3 little feet. Blue-on-bue dot pattern finish. Made in Germany, 1979. Includes: 8" Covered Bowl with metal handles; 4" Covered Bowl; six Soup Bowls and one 7” open bowl.

Three Studio-Linie vases from Rosenthal with vibrant colors. Made in Germany, mid 20th C. 5” to 8” Tall.

This porcelain figure of two peasant women exchanging a confidential word was designed by Christian Thomsen in 1911 and was produced with the utmost care by Royal Copenhagen in Denmark, 1969. 8” x 5” x 11”.

Rosenthal Studio Line Lotus Azure has light blue teardrop shaped petals on white. It's a great Mid-Century modern pattern for your period style home. It compliments Lotus White (see other item). We have 2 Cream & Sugar, 8 Cups & Saucers, Mocha Pot with Warmer.

Lotus, by Rosenthal Studio Linie, is a modern, white-on-white china pattern you can use with her dishes to create a beautiful and inviting tables cape. We have 14 Cups and Saucers, Salt and Pepper Shakers, 13 Appetizer Plates, Coffee Pot with Warmer, 3 Serving Bowls, Creamer and Sugar Bowl, and 2 Vases.

Vases and hors d'oeuvre plates. Abstract multi-color mountain motif with gold patterns. Triangular plates 4.5” x 4.5”. Vases 4” to 11” tall.

We know by the shape and size of this vessel that it was originally a foot bath. Now the pot seems awfully small for that purpose until you remember the Chinese penchant for bound feet. Anyway, we recommend filling this lovely, hand painted, centerpiece with orchids or silk flowers rather than feet. Fitted wood stand included. 18” x 12” x 9.5” Tall.

Plique-a-jour (glimpse of day) is a type of translucent cloisonné made without a metal base of brass or copper. This set includes a covered bowl with pierced enamel top (3.5" diameter)and 2 miniature cloisonné ginger jars (1.75" diameter). in a padded presentation case.

Very realistic ceramic figurine of a leopard poised on a branch and ready to pounce. Hand painted in exquisite detail. 12” x 7” x 9.5".

Very fun artisan pottery bowl glazed with pink roses, golden retrievers and little bones. Just a hit of whimsy for your decor, especially if you love Goldens.

The pottery of Guido Gambone (Italy, 1909-1969) is prized for his interesting organic forms. These are ideal for accessorizing your Mid-Century Modern style room. 6” x 4” x 10-1/2”. Sold separately.

Pair of large Cantonese style vases with golden dragons on floralbackground. In the reveals are finely painted courtly scenes. Made in China, mid 20th C. 13” diameter, 25” tall.

Use this large ceramic vase to anchor one side of a console, or as part of grouping of wonderful objects. 8” diameter x 27” tall.

Large Italian ceramic figurine of a West Highland or other breed of terrier . 8”x3”x8”.

Vintage, square, Chinese porcelain bowl with a beautiful and energetic pattern of butterflies and florals reminiscent of Mottahedeh porcelain. 10” x 9.5” x 5” deep.

Vintage, square, Chinese porcelain bowl with a bold floral and leaf pattern reminiscent of Mottahedeh porcelain. 10” x 9.5” x 5” deep.

Very nice ensemble of raku-style ceramic vases. 4” —13”

Pair of vases decorated with flowers and butterflies add a pretty color accent to your room. 6” diameter x 15”.

Casserole or Werner from Gump's of San Francisco is glazed magenta and white with tropical palm and foliage on the exterior and koi inside. You can put an orchid or two in it if you want to hide the pretty decoration. 14” x 8” x 5”.

Pair of matching famille rose covered jars hand decorated with Chinese court scenes. Imagine them on a mantle or console. 6” wide x 12” tall.

We love Herend china from Hungary, especially their Rothschild Bird pattern with its colorful bugs and butterflies as well as cheerful birds. We have a quite numerous of pieces for serving as decorating in addition to this scalloped pin dish. 5-1/4” x 4” x 1/2”.

Popping fresh turquoise blue art pottery from Italy delivers color and texture. 12” diameter x 10” tall.

Just look at all the gorgeous hand decoration that covers this umbrella stand from Portugal. It's sure to be a beautiful accent in your entry way. 10” wide x 20” tall.

Porcelain crowing rooster by Royal Copenhagen. Made in Denmark. 5” x 2-1/2” x 8,” tall.

From Fusari in the city of Orvieto comes two pairs of colorfully hand painted, fish shaped plates for serving snacks. 13” x 6”

French porcelain bowl decorated with thick foliage revealing a coat of arms on the side and inside. The crest is flanked by crowned lions with monkey faces. 12” diameter x 5 1/2” tall.

Pair of artisan ceramics wall hangings. Signed. Approximately 16”x16” x3” deep.

Delicately modeled ceramic decoration, designed by James Hadley, features a girl in Regency dress leaning against a large oval basket on a tree stump. She is enjoying the sun on her face while daydreaming about being the heroine in a Jane Austen novel. The hands and arms are especially graceful and barely touch the basket. Made in England circa 1880 by Royal Worcester. 6-3/4" x 7-1/2" x 9. 8”x6 1/2”x 9 1/2” tall.

Modest lady with a long face in the style of Modigliani. 13” x 8” x 24”.

Tarzia of Florence, Italy, made figurines and vessels decorated with a unique application of fine wood beads and chips. These ducks are covered ceramic bowls. They have brass heads and the wood "feathers" are accented with brass beads. 1970s. 12” x 5” x 6” tall.

The quails are created from ceramic vessels painstakingly decorated with hundreds fine wood beads and even smaller bits laid out to simulate the the feathers of the bird. Accented with brass beads and glass eyes. Tarzia Firenze labels on undersides. Made in Italy, 1970s. Two sizes: 14” x 7” x 12” tall. 12” x 6” x 10” tall

Imari style blue and white porcelain bowl just because. 8” diameter x 3” tall.

A lovely pair of plant pots hand made and hand decorated in Portugal. Decorated with delicate pink flowers and trimmed in gold. 7” x 5” x 7”.

According to the legend, dogs like these were kept in a window to signal the lady of the house's lover: If they were looking in it meant her husband was home, facing out the coast was clear. 7” x 5” x 10” tall

Beautiful centerpiece with pieced bowl atop a swirled base. Hand decorated in the traditional Blue Onion pattern accented with gold. Meissen crossed swords mark on underside. 9” diameter x 8 1/2” tall.

Pair of adorable pug puppies wearing frilled collars with bells. As a fun extra, their paw prints and incised on the bottom. Based on a Japanese bisque original . 4” x 4” x 5” tall.

We're not sure of the breed of this dog but he is adorable. Pure white blanc de chine porcelain, made in Italy. 7” x 4” x 8”’.

The bunches of silk azalea give you an idea of how this deep oval bowl with classic European porcelain style makes a delightful home for your favorite plant life from orchids to ivy.

Decorative free-form plates for decorating and serving party food. 15” round. 6-1/2” round.

Long necked square vase in the style of West German Mid Century Modern art pottery. 5” square. x 20.” tall.