Oriental Ceramics and Stoneware

With a rustic brown glaze this old stoneware jar was once used for storing liquids such as oil or wine. It has four narrow handles stretching from ...

This old terracotta coloured stoneware jar was once used for storing liquids such as oil or wine. It has four small handles below the rim which wer...

These old stoneware jars were used for storing liquids such as oil or wine. They date from the mid 20th century and differ very slightly in terms o...

These old terracotta pots make lovely indoor plant holders. They date from the first half of the 20th century, used in China originally to store gr...

Our beautiful stone discs, known as 'bi' (pronounced 'bee') in Chinese, are made from jade or other stone. The outer ring and central hole symbolis...

This unusual ceramic ginger jar has an attractive crackled effect in the pale blue glaze. Great for storage or just as an ornament, it still has tr...

With a rounded base and tall, narrow neck, this lovely large vase would be perfect for a flower arrangement, or just as an ornament. Newly made, it...

This large ceramic vase is in a lovely, pale blue green glaze. It would make a wonderful centrepiece on a dining table or sideboard, either with or...

This lovely, large ceramic jar is in a blue glaze over a pale base. Typical of the ceramic and stoneware jars used in China to store oil or wine, i...

These ceramic jars are newly made in a rustic style, and are similar to those used in China to hold oil or wine. The blue glaze over a cream base g...

With a design to match our ceramic stool, this umbrella stand pictures birds perched among the branches of a rambling rose. Made from porcelain wit...

These stools have a beautiful, classic Chinese blue and white glaze and are hand decorated with paintings of birds perched on the branches of a ram...

This bright, colourful ceramic stool is in a red glaze and decorated with wonderful paintings of peacocks and pink blossom. Great as a colourful ac...

This colourful ceramic stool is in a bright orange glaze and decorated with pink peony flowers - a symbol in China for high rank and status. It wou...

Hand decorated with a charming design that shows birds perched on branches of blossoming yellow and white flowers, this delightful ceramic stool wo...

This lovely ceramic stool is in a pale blue glaze, painted with a beautiful design of sparrows perched on branches of white flowers. Equally useful...

Shown with its trunk raised in mid trumpet, this lovely elephant is carved from stone and is perfect as an ornament either indoors or outdoors. The...

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...