Oriental Ceramics and Stoneware

The eighteen luohans are Buddhist disciples who have reached the enlightened state of 'Nirvana'. Traditionally they are also the guardians of Buddh...

The eighteen luohans are Buddhist disciples who have reached the enlightened state of 'Nirvana'. Traditionally they are also the guardians of Buddh...

The eighteen luohans are Buddhist disciples who have reached the enlightened state of 'Nirvana'. Traditionally they are also the guardians of Buddh...

The eighteen luohans are Buddhist disciples who have reached the enlightened state of 'Nirvana'. Traditionally they are also the guardians of Buddh...

The eighteen luohans are Buddhist disciples who have reached the enlightened state of 'Nirvana'. Traditionally they are also the guardians of Buddh...

These little buddha heads are carved from stone by hand so each one is in some unique.  With the serene expression of the Buddha, they make great l...

These beautiful glazed Chinese stools come in a classic blue and white and are reproductions of those used in China for seating both inside and out...

Part of the Ashmolean Collection, this traditional, narrow-necked Maiping style vase is beautifully decorated with red peaches against branches in ...

Part of the Ashmolean Collection, this traditional ceramic general jar has a wide-rimmed lid and is decorated with red peaches against branches in ...

These fierce looking creatures are Chinese temple lions, often also referred to as 'foo dogs'. They are traditionally seen in pairs (male and femal...

The stylised C-shaped dragons are reproductions of ancient totems made by the Hongshan people, a neolithic culture from northeastern China and Mong...

Made from beautifully marbled stone, these stylised Chinese dragons come with a black metal stand as shown and make lovely, unusual ornaments. They...

These ceramic jars in a classic Chinese blue and white glaze are decorated with Chinese dragons and are are reproductions of old ginger jars. They ...

These ginger jars in a classic Chinese blue and white glaze are are reproductions of old ceramics. They come with a lid and are beautifully decorat...

These lovely white stone rings, known as 'bi' (pronounced 'bee') in Chinese, are beautifully smooth and made attractive ornaments. The outer ring a...

These smaller versions of our stone discs make lovely, unusual ornaments. Made from jade, with a lovely vein in the stone, they are known as 'bi' (...

These smaller versions of our stone discs make lovely, unusual ornaments. They are known as 'bi' (pronounced 'bee') in Chinese and are made from ja...

These lovely ornaments are carved from jade and known as 'bi' (pronounced 'bee') in Chinese. The outer ring and central circle symbolise heaven and...

These lovely old ceramic storage jars are from Shanghai and date from the mid 20th century. Finished in a classic celadon glaze, with handles aroun...

Shandong, circa 1950 These old jars date from the mid 20th century and would have been used originally to store oil. In a dark stone and with a han...

Shandong, circa 1950 These simple, large stone jars were used for storing oil or other liquids in Shandong province, south of Beijing. Dating from...

These large, stoneware jars are from north China, once used to store oil or wine. Each one is individual, with various patterns and natural tones. ...

These porcelain horses are newly made but based on similar ones produced during the Tang Dynasty, made to be buried with important members of socie...

Using the same wonderful design of chaffinches perched on flowering branches, as our ceramic stool, this oriental umbrella stand could also be used...