{"title":"Tableware \u0026 Ceramic Art","description":"\u003cp\u003eDecorative ceramics, art pottery, and fine tableware from European and American makers. From hand-painted porcelain plates to studio pottery vases, each piece is selected for craftsmanship, condition, and design integrity. Sourced from Pacific Northwest estates with attention to maker's marks and provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"scheibe-alsbach-napoleon-porcelain-figurine-german-art-porcelain-blue-crown-n-mark-hand-painted-bonaparte-standing-statue","title":"Scheibe-Alsbach Napoleon Porcelain Figurine - German Art Porcelain - Blue Crown N Mark - Hand Painted Bonaparte Standing Statue","description":"Description: The Brand: A premium porcelain figurine from the renowned Scheibe-Alsbach manufactory in Thuringia, Germany. Famous for their historical accuracy and artistic excellence, this piece is a must-have for Napoleonic collectors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Subject: This figurine captures Napoleon Bonaparte in his classic standing pose, featuring his signature bicorne hat and greatcoat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey Features:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthentic Markings: Features the Blue Crowned \"N\" mark used by Scheibe-Alsbach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGerman Craftsmanship: Exceptional hand-painted details with fine gilding on the base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModel Details: Titled \"Napoleon\" in gold script on the ornate base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or repairs. Hand-painted colors are vivid and the glaze is lustrous.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 9.5 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 15.5 oz (Net weight)","brand":"SW Curated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48982370222332,"sku":"ced_31666539024","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6053\/0940\/files\/il_fullxfull.7912765224_ewrh.jpg?v=1776354189"},{"product_id":"scheibe-alsbach-napoleon-crossing-the-alps-porcelain-figurine-german-art-porcelain-blue-crown-n-mark-hand-painted-horseback-statue","title":"Scheibe-Alsbach Napoleon Crossing the Alps Porcelain Figurine - German Art Porcelain - Blue Crown N Mark - Hand Painted Horseback Statue","description":"Description: The Masterpiece: This magnificent vintage porcelain figurine from the renowned Scheibe-Alsbach manufactory (Germany) depicts Napoleon Bonaparte’s historic 1800 crossing of the Great St. Bernard Pass. Inspired by Jacques-Louis David’s iconic painting, this hand-painted statue captures the power of the French First Consul on his rearing stallion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey Features:\u003cbr\u003eAuthentic Markings: Features the prestigious Blue Crowned \"N\" mark used by Scheibe-Alsbach on the rocky base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Detail: The base is inscribed with the names of history's great Alpine conquerors: BONAPARTE, ANNIBAL, and KAROLVS MAGNVS.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGerman Craftsmanship: Exceptional hand-painted details with vibrant colors and impressed model numbers (9074).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eExcellent vintage condition.\u003cbr\u003eNo chips, cracks, or repairs detected.\u003cbr\u003eColors remain vivid and the glaze is lustrous.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 10 inches\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 7.5 inches\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 5 inches\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 2 lbs 7.5 oz (Net weight)","brand":"SW Curated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48982370844924,"sku":"ced_31666352430","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6053\/0940\/files\/il_fullxfull.7960642287_tru5.jpg?v=1776354193"},{"product_id":"signed-mt-st-helens-ash-art-glass-vase-iridescent-pulled-feather-emerald-city-seattle-1980s-volcanic-ash-studio-glass-memorial-vase","title":"Signed Mt St Helens Ash Art Glass Vase - Iridescent Pulled Feather - Emerald City Seattle - 1980s Volcanic Ash Studio Glass - Memorial Vase","description":"Stunning Signed Mt. St. Helens Volcanic Ash Art Glass Vase – Emerald City Art Glass, Seattle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis exquisite hand-blown art glass vase is a true piece of Pacific Northwest history. Crafted by the renowned Emerald City Art Glass studio in Seattle, this piece features a mesmerizing \"Pulled Feather\" design with a brilliant iridescent luster.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat makes this vase truly extraordinary is the material: it was created using authentic volcanic ash from the historic May 18, 1980, eruption of Mount St. Helens. The incorporation of ash into the glass melt creates a unique, mystical iridescence that shifts beautifully under different lighting conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduct Details:\u003cbr\u003eArtisan\/Studio: Emerald City Art Glass (Seattle, WA)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesign: Classic \"Pulled Feather\" motif in iridescent blues, purples, and golds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSignature: Hand-signed by the artist on the polished pontil base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Studio glass infused with genuine Mt. St. Helens volcanic ash.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEra: Circa 1980s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eExcellent Vintage Condition. This piece has been meticulously cared for and shows no chips, cracks, or scratches. The iridescent finish remains vibrant and intact. It comes with its original informational tag explaining the volcanic ash glass-making process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e[Please insert Height here, e.g., 6.5 inches]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[Please insert Width\/Diameter here, e.g., 4 inches]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy It’s a Must-Have:\u003cbr\u003eWhether you are an art glass collector or a lover of geological history, this vase is a striking conversation piece. The \"Pulled Feather\" technique is a hallmark of high-end studio glass, and the volcanic ash pedigree adds a layer of rarity and West Coast heritage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShipping:\u003cbr\u003eThis item will be packed with extreme care using professional-grade materials to ensure it arrives safely at your doorstep. Insurance is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e💡 Professional Listing Tips:\u003cbr\u003eThe Story Sells: Mentioning the specific eruption date (May 18, 1980) in the description adds historical weight that justifies a price above $140.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Signature: Since you have a photo of the signature, make sure to select that as your second or third photo in the Etsy gallery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeywords to Use in \"Materials\": Blown Glass, Volcanic Ash, Lustre.","brand":"SW Curated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48982372188412,"sku":"ced_31627366794","price":148.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6053\/0940\/files\/il_fullxfull.7906584558_bh83.jpg?v=1776354201"},{"product_id":"vintage-nyc-studio-bronze-vase-acid-etched-patina-mid-century-modernist-small-bud-vase-1970s-new-york-city-designer-art-scholar-estate","title":"Vintage NYC Studio Bronze Vase - Acid Etched Patina - Mid Century Modernist Small Bud Vase - 1970s New York City Designer Art Scholar Estate","description":"A handsome small bronze vase in the classical Chinese baluster form, with a flared trumpet mouth, slender waisted neck, and pedestal foot. The surface carries a richly mottled simulated-archaic patina in tones of verdigris green, ochre, and rust — evoking the look of excavated ancient bronzes prized by Chinese scholars and collectors.\u003cbr\u003eA perfectly scaled object for a desk, mantel, bookshelf, or curio cabinet. Lovely on its own, or paired with a single stem.\u003cbr\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003e• Material: Bronze (or bronzed metal) with applied archaic-style patina\u003cbr\u003e• Height: approx. 5 in \/ 12.7 cm\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: 4.8 oz \/ 136 g\u003cbr\u003e• Style: Chinese archaic-revival, after Song–Ming baluster forms\u003cbr\u003e• Period: 20th century\u003cbr\u003eProvenance\u003cbr\u003eAcquired from a New England private collection. The underside retains its original round paper dealer label monogrammed \"YC NYC,\" indicating it was sold through a New York City gallery or importer.\u003cbr\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eVery good vintage condition. Patina is stable and intact. No cracks, dents, or repairs noted. Original dealer label present but lightly worn (see photos). Please review all photos as they form part of the description.\u003cbr\u003eShips carefully wrapped and double-boxed.","brand":"SW Curated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49026423062780,"sku":"ced_31583512427","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6053\/0940\/files\/il_fullxfull.8004471551_mryv.jpg?v=1777317413"},{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-happu-yaki-pottery-vase-signed-kizan-hand-painted-floral-iron-glaze-mid-century-studio-ikebana-hanaire-bottle-vase","title":"Vintage Japanese Happu-yaki Pottery Vase, Signed Kizan, Hand-Painted Floral Iron-Glaze, Mid-Century Studio Ikebana Hanaire Bottle Vase","description":"✦ Vintage Japanese Happu-yaki Studio Pottery Vase ✦\u003cbr\u003e✦ Signed by the artist Kizan (喜山) ✦\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA beautifully hand-thrown Japanese stoneware vase from the Happu-yaki \u003cbr\u003e(八風焼 \/ \"Eight Winds Kiln\") tradition, signed on the base by the \u003cbr\u003eartist Kizan (喜山). Hand-painted with iron-glaze floral motifs in the \u003cbr\u003ehakeme (brushed slip) tradition characteristic of mid-century Mino-style \u003cbr\u003estudio pottery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe vase features a tall bottle form (tokkuri \/ 徳利-style) with a \u003cbr\u003egracefully flared spouted lip — equally at home as an ikebana hanaire \u003cbr\u003e(flower vessel) or as a sculptural decorative piece. The cream-white \u003cbr\u003ehakeme slip ground is decorated with bold, gestural floral sprays in \u003cbr\u003eiron-oxide brown and rust pigments, creating a beautifully balanced \u003cbr\u003ecomposition that wraps fully around the form.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✦ PROVENANCE — THE SCHOLAR'S ESTATE COLLECTION ✦\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcquired from the estate of a scholarly Pacific Northwest couple — \u003cbr\u003ethe husband a historian with degrees from a leading East Coast \u003cbr\u003euniversity, the wife a graduate of the University of Paris in French \u003cbr\u003eLanguage and Civilization. The estate included an extensive personal \u003cbr\u003elibrary of Japanese woodblock print (ukiyo-e) reference books, \u003cbr\u003eauction catalogues, and East Asian art studies — indicating the \u003cbr\u003efamily's serious and sustained engagement with Japanese art and \u003cbr\u003ecraft traditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is part of an ongoing curated release from the same estate. \u003cbr\u003ePlease follow SWCurated to see other pieces from \"The Scholar's \u003cbr\u003eEstate Collection.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✦ MARKS \u0026amp; DATING ✦\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe base is marked with three distinct identifiers:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \"八風焼\" (Happu-yaki) — the kiln\/studio name, meaning \"Eight Winds \u003cbr\u003e  Kiln\"\u003cbr\u003e- \"喜山\" (Kizan) — the artist's signature seal\u003cbr\u003e- Original yellow-and-green \"JAPAN\" foil export sticker — fully intact\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe standalone \"JAPAN\" export label (rather than \"Made in Japan\") \u003cbr\u003edates this piece to the post-1952 export era, with the foil sticker \u003cbr\u003estyle most commonly associated with the 1960s–1970s Showa period. \u003cbr\u003eThe hand-thrown construction, hakeme brushwork, and iron-glaze \u003cbr\u003edecoration are all consistent with Mino-region studio pottery \u003cbr\u003etraditions of that era.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✦ DESIGN \u0026amp; CRAFTSMANSHIP ✦\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- HAND-THROWN: Visible wheel-throwing rings throughout the body — \u003cbr\u003e  this is genuine studio pottery, not slip-cast production work\u003cbr\u003e- HAKEME GROUND (刷毛目): White slip applied with a coarse brush, \u003cbr\u003e  leaving rhythmic textural strokes that catch and reflect light\u003cbr\u003e- IRON-OXIDE FLORAL DECORATION: Hand-painted floral sprays — \u003cbr\u003e  stylized blossoms and leaves in rust-brown and dark iron pigments, \u003cbr\u003e  applied with confident gestural brushwork\u003cbr\u003e- FLARED MOUTH: Sculpturally pinched and flared spout — characteristic \u003cbr\u003e  of Japanese sake bottle (tokkuri) heritage adapted to vase form\u003cbr\u003e- CRACKLE GLAZE: Fine network of crackle (kannyu) develops naturally \u003cbr\u003e  in the clear overglaze\u003cbr\u003e- UNGLAZED FOOT: Exposed stoneware foot ring shows the natural buff \u003cbr\u003e  clay body, a hallmark of authentic studio ware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✦ DIMENSIONS ✦\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Height: approximately 12\" (30.5 cm)\u003cbr\u003e- Body width: approximately 4\" (10 cm) at widest\u003cbr\u003e- Foot diameter: approximately 3\" (7.5 cm)\u003cbr\u003e- Mouth opening: approximately 1\" (2.5 cm) interior\u003cbr\u003e- Weight: approximately 2 lb 7 oz (1.1 kg)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✦ CONDITION ✦\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcellent vintage condition with beautiful aging:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- No chips, cracks, or repairs\u003cbr\u003e- Original \"JAPAN\" foil sticker remarkably intact (often the first \u003cbr\u003e  thing to be removed or worn off — its preservation is a rare detail)\u003cbr\u003e- Natural fine crackle pattern in the glaze (kannyu) consistent with \u003cbr\u003e  age — this is desirable in Japanese studio ware, not damage\u003cbr\u003e- Some light age-toning to the unglazed foot rim\u003cbr\u003e- Painted decoration crisp and well-preserved\u003cbr\u003e- From a smoke-free home\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA lovely well-preserved example of mid-century Japanese studio \u003cbr\u003epottery, ready to be used as an ikebana vessel, decorative vase, or \u003cbr\u003ecollected as a signed piece of Showa-era studio ceramics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✦ ABOUT HAKEME \u0026amp; MINO-STYLE POTTERY ✦\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHakeme (刷毛目, \"brush marks\") is one of the most beloved Japanese \u003cbr\u003eslip-decoration techniques, originating in 16th-century Korean \u003cbr\u003ebuncheong ware and adopted into Japanese studio pottery through the \u003cbr\u003etea ceremony tradition. The technique creates a textured, painterly \u003cbr\u003esurface that has been prized for centuries by tea masters and \u003cbr\u003eikebana practitioners for its quiet, rustic beauty (wabi-sabi \u003cbr\u003eaesthetic).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCombined with iron-oxide underglaze brushwork — another technique \u003cbr\u003einherited from the Momoyama-era Mino kilns — this vase represents a \u003cbr\u003edirect continuation of one of Japan's most refined ceramic \u003cbr\u003etraditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✦ PERFECT FOR ✦\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Ikebana \/ Japanese flower arranging\u003cbr\u003e- Single-stem display (cherry blossom, plum branch, eucalyptus)\u003cbr\u003e- Wabi-sabi and Japandi interior styling\u003cbr\u003e- Tea ceremony adjacent décor\u003cbr\u003e- Vintage Japanese studio pottery collectors\u003cbr\u003e- Mid-century modern + Asian fusion homes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✦ SHIPPING \u0026amp; HANDLING ✦\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Carefully wrapped in bubble wrap and packed in a sturdy box with \u003cbr\u003e  ample cushioning\u003cbr\u003e- Shipped via USPS Priority Mail with tracking and insurance\u003cbr\u003e- Processing time: 3–5 business days\u003cbr\u003e- International shipping available — please contact for a quote\u003cbr\u003e- Sold as-is from a smoke-free home\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✦ FROM THE SAME ESTATE ✦\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOther pieces from this scholar's estate are available in our shop, \u003cbr\u003eincluding a pair of vintage Japanese Kamakura-bori carved wood \u003cbr\u003eplaques signed by Harada Sōzan, a 1915 Frank Brangwyn WWI poster, \u003cbr\u003eand a vintage MM Kane beaded evening clutch. Please follow SWCurated \u003cbr\u003efor ongoing releases from \"The Scholar's Estate Collection.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✦ Thank you for visiting SWCurated — where each piece carries its story. ✦","brand":"SW Curated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49026423128316,"sku":"ced_31583419363","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6053\/0940\/files\/il_fullxfull.7956495518_9gv9.jpg?v=1777317418"},{"product_id":"vintage-takahashi-silk-road-porcelain-picture-frames-hand-decorated-birds-floral-1983","title":"Vintage Takahashi Silk Road Porcelain Picture Frames | Hand Decorated Birds, Floral (1983)","description":"✨ Pair of Vintage Takahashi \"Silk Road\" Porcelain Picture Frames ✨\u003cbr\u003eHand Decorated in Japan, 1983 | Navy Blue + Burgundy Red\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA beautifully matched pair of hand-decorated porcelain picture frames from Takahashi San Francisco's iconic \"Silk Road\" collection, dated 1983. These frames feature vibrant Persian-inspired floral and bird motifs with gold trim — one in deep navy blue, the other in rich burgundy red. Perfect as a set on a gallery wall, mantel, or dresser.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth retain their ORIGINAL gold Takahashi foil stickers and paper inserts, suggesting they have never been used to display photos — a rare find for collectors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003cbr\u003e📐 DETAILS\u003cbr\u003e━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003cbr\u003e- Maker: Takahashi San Francisco\u003cbr\u003e- Pattern: Silk Road\u003cbr\u003e- Year: © 1983\u003cbr\u003e- Origin: Made in Japan\u003cbr\u003e- Material: Hand-decorated porcelain with gold trim\u003cbr\u003e- Frame size: approx. 5.5\" H × 4.5\" W\u003cbr\u003e- Photo opening: 3¼\" × 5\"\u003cbr\u003e- Back: Ceramic easel stand (freestanding)\u003cbr\u003e- Markings: \"SILK ROAD \/ TAKAHASHI SAN FRANCISCO \/ © 1983 \/ HAND DECORATED\" + original gold foil \"Made in Japan\" sticker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003cbr\u003e🔍 CONDITION— Please Read Carefully\u003cbr\u003e━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003cbr\u003eOverall excellent vintage condition with bright, vivid colors and intact gold trim on both frames. Original foil stickers and paper inserts present on both.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- NAVY BLUE FRAME: Excellent condition — no chips, cracks, or wear to the porcelain or decoration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- BURGUNDY RED FRAME: Very good condition with ONE minor hairline  visible on the side edge of the frame (see photo #__). The hairline is surface-level only — it does not go through the porcelain, does not affect the frame's stability, and is NOT visible when displayed from the front. Pricing for the pair reflects this minor flaw.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease review all photos carefully and message me with any questions before purchasing. All sales are on an as-is vintage basis.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003cbr\u003e📦 SHIPPING\u003cbr\u003e━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003cbr\u003eShips from Washington State, carefully packed with double-boxing and protective cushioning to ensure safe arrival. Tracking provided.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003cbr\u003e💐 ABOUT SWCURATED\u003cbr\u003e━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003cbr\u003eEach piece in our shop is personally sourced from Pacific Northwest estate sales and carefully inspected. Thank you for supporting small vintage! 🌿","brand":"SW Curated","offers":[{"title":"Porcelain","offer_id":49026425454844,"sku":"ced_31450948789_Porcelain","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ceramic","offer_id":49026425487612,"sku":"ced_31450948787_Ceramic","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6053\/0940\/files\/il_fullxfull.7930871038_1fum.jpg?v=1777317442"},{"product_id":"antique-t-v-limoges-hand-painted-morning-glories-plate-signed-leger-gold-gilt-cabinet-plate-french-porcelain-c-1900-floral-wall-art","title":"Antique T\u0026V Limoges Hand Painted Morning Glories Plate, Signed Léger, Gold Gilt Cabinet Plate, French Porcelain c. 1900, Floral Wall Art","description":"Stunning antique hand-painted Limoges cabinet plate featuring a vibrant \u003cbr\u003emorning glory bouquet, signed by the decorator \"Léger\" in red on the \u003cbr\u003efoliage. Made by Tressemann \u0026amp; Vogt (T\u0026amp;V) of Limoges, France, circa \u003cbr\u003e1892-1907, with the iconic green underglaze \"Limoges France\" mark and \u003cbr\u003epink overglaze \"Hand Painted\" T\u0026amp;V bell mark on the reverse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDETAILS\u003cbr\u003e- Maker: Tressemann \u0026amp; Vogt (T\u0026amp;V), Limoges, France  \u003cbr\u003e- Artist: Signed \"Léger\" (decorator signature on leaf)\u003cbr\u003e- Period: c. 1892-1907 (based on the T\u0026amp;V mark)\u003cbr\u003e- Subject: Morning glories in deep magenta, golden orange, and white, \u003cbr\u003e  with seed pods and lush green foliage\u003cbr\u003e- Diameter: 8.5 inches (21.5 cm)\u003cbr\u003e- Weight: 11.3 oz\u003cbr\u003e- Edges: Scalloped gold gilt rim with delicate inner gold ring\u003cbr\u003e- Hand-painted on T\u0026amp;V porcelain blank — a true period studio piece, \u003cbr\u003e  not a transferware reproduction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCONDITION\u003cbr\u003eExcellent antique condition. Gold gilt edge is bright and intact with \u003cbr\u003eonly the lightest age-appropriate wear. No chips, no cracks, no \u003cbr\u003erestoration. The hand-painted decoration is vibrant and well-preserved \u003cbr\u003eafter 100+ years. Please review all photos as part of the description.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDISPLAY\u003cbr\u003eA perfect cabinet plate for display on a plate stand, plate rail, or \u003cbr\u003ewall hanger (not included). Beautiful as part of a layered gallery \u003cbr\u003ewall of antique floral plates, or as a standalone statement piece on \u003cbr\u003ean étagère, sideboard, or shelf styling vignette. Pairs beautifully \u003cbr\u003ewith French country, cottagecore, granny chic, English country house, \u003cbr\u003eor maximalist interior styles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePROVENANCE\u003cbr\u003eFrom a private New England collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSHIPPING\u003cbr\u003eCarefully packaged in a double-box (box-in-box) method with generous \u003cbr\u003ebubble wrap and packing peanuts. Insurance included for full declared \u003cbr\u003evalue. Ships from Washington State within 1-2 business days of payment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e———\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA signed Limoges piece of this quality and age becomes harder to find \u003cbr\u003eevery year. A wonderful addition to any antique porcelain collection \u003cbr\u003eor French-inspired interior.","brand":"SW Curated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49045804089596,"sku":"ced_31598069099","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6053\/0940\/files\/il_fullxfull.8007663225_r02y.jpg?v=1777697968"},{"product_id":"antique-haviland-france-limoges-hand-painted-rose-plate-9-luncheon-plate-victorian-floral-gilt-rim-exceptional-french-porcelain-art","title":"Antique Haviland France Limoges Hand Painted Rose Plate - 9\" Luncheon Plate - Victorian Floral Gilt Rim - Exceptional French Porcelain Art","description":"【Hand-Painted French Elegance】\u003cbr\u003eThis exquisite 9-inch plate is a stunning example of fine French porcelain from the world-renowned \"City of Ceramics,\" Limoges. Produced by the prestigious maker Haviland, this piece captures the romantic essence of the late Victorian era.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe center of the plate features a breathtaking, hand-painted bouquet of roses. The artist's mastery is evident in the delicate color transitions—from deep, vivid crimson to soft, ethereal pinks. Each petal and leaf shows visible brushstrokes, giving the piece a textural depth that modern mass-produced decals cannot replicate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e【Item Details】\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaker: Haviland France\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Limoges, France\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBackstamp: Authenticated with the green \"Haviland France\" underglaze mark and a hand-inked artisan number \"107 \/ 50\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize: 9 inches in diameter (Luncheon size).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 12.2 oz.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Translucent fine porcelain with Gilt Rim.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e【Condition】\u003cbr\u003eExcellent Antique Condition. This piece has been remarkably well-preserved. There are no chips, cracks, or crazing. The hand-painted floral motifs remain vibrant, and the gilt rim is in beautiful condition with minimal age-appropriate wear.","brand":"SW Curated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49045804155132,"sku":"ced_31902692016","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6053\/0940\/files\/il_fullxfull.7959674456_e8un.jpg?v=1777697967"},{"product_id":"antique-chinese-carved-agate-covered-vase-w-13-link-integral-chain-late-qing-to-republic-dragon-handles-as-is-w-restoration","title":"Antique Chinese Carved Agate Covered Vase w\/ 13-Link Integral Chain | Late Qing to Republic | Dragon Handles | AS-IS w\/ Restoration","description":"A finely carved antique Chinese agate covered vase in archaistic bronze \u003cbr\u003eform, featuring a fully articulated 13-link integral chain — cover, \u003cbr\u003echain, loose rings, and vessel all freed from a single piece of agate. \u003cbr\u003eA scholar's-object-grade piece for collectors of Chinese hardstone \u003cbr\u003ecarving, offered with full and honest disclosure of condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✦ DETAILS\u003cbr\u003e- Material: Natural agate (玛瑙), warm honey-amber tones with translucent \u003cbr\u003e  caramel and grey-white banding; visible micro-crystalline structure \u003cbr\u003e  characteristic of authentic hardstone (not synthetic or glass)\u003cbr\u003e- Form: Faceted vase of archaistic fang hu (方壶) shape with domed cover\u003cbr\u003e- Decoration: Taotie (饕餮) mask panels on body, banana-leaf bands at \u003cbr\u003e  shoulder, archaistic scrollwork on cover\u003cbr\u003e- Handles: Four dragon-head handles, each with a loose carved ring\u003cbr\u003e- Chain: 13 hand-carved interlocking links connecting cover to body — \u003cbr\u003e  fully articulated, all freed from one stone\u003cbr\u003e- Period: Late Qing Dynasty to Early Republic Period \u003cbr\u003e  (Late 19th to Early 20th Century, c. 1880–1920)\u003cbr\u003e- Origin: China\u003cbr\u003e- Dimensions: 5\" H × 4\" W × 1.3\" D (12.7 × 10.2 × 3.3 cm)\u003cbr\u003e- Weight: 346 g (12.2 oz)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✦ CONDITION — PLEASE READ CAREFULLY\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is offered AS-IS with the following honest disclosure:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  – The protruding lower portion of one dragon-head handle (the most \u003cbr\u003e    fragile part of the carving, where the loose ring threads through) \u003cbr\u003e    shows two visible repair lines. The repair is well-executed, \u003cbr\u003e    structurally stable, and barely perceptible to the touch. \u003cbr\u003e    See dedicated condition photo.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  – All other elements are intact and original:\u003cbr\u003e      • The vessel body — no breaks, no repairs\u003cbr\u003e      • The cover — intact and seats properly  \u003cbr\u003e      • The 13-link chain — all original, all freely movable\u003cbr\u003e      • All four loose rings — original, all freely movable\u003cbr\u003e      • The remaining three dragon-head handles — intact, no repairs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  – Natural inclusions, micro-crystalline banding, and minor surface \u003cbr\u003e    wear consistent with age are inherent to the stone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe price reflects the disclosed restoration. Please review all photos \u003cbr\u003eclosely — including the dedicated condition photos — and message with \u003cbr\u003eany questions before purchasing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✦ AUTHENTICATION NOTES\u003cbr\u003eClose examination of the interior under raking light reveals a \u003cbr\u003ecombination of hand-craftsmanship features:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  – A central crescent-shaped protrusion at the base — the residual \u003cbr\u003e    \"core\" left by hand-operated tube drilling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  – Concentric horizontal grooves on the interior walls from a \u003cbr\u003e    bow-driven rotary tool\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  – Dark sediment in the recesses around the drill core — residue \u003cbr\u003e    of the original abrasive sand (解玉砂, jieyusha) used in carving\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  – Interior surfaces remain in their original tooled state, unpolished\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese features are consistent with traditional Chinese hand-carving \u003cbr\u003etechniques used prior to the widespread adoption of electric lapidary \u003cbr\u003etools in the mid-20th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✦ NOTE ON CRAFTSMANSHIP\u003cbr\u003eCarving an integral chain from a single block of agate is one of the \u003cbr\u003emost demanding techniques in Chinese hardstone work — each link must \u003cbr\u003ebe freed without breaking the adjacent ones. Despite the noted \u003cbr\u003erestoration to one handle's protruding detail, the survival of the \u003cbr\u003ecomplete cover-chain assembly with all 13 links and all four loose \u003cbr\u003erings intact is the most significant feature of this piece and \u003cbr\u003eincreasingly difficult to find in restored or unrestored condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✦ PROVENANCE\u003cbr\u003eAcquired from a Pacific Northwest estate. From a smoke-free home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✦ SHIPPING\u003cbr\u003eShips carefully double-boxed with the chain padded and the cover \u003cbr\u003esecured separately. Signature confirmation and full insurance \u003cbr\u003eincluded. Domestic US shipping only.","brand":"SW Curated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49080159633660,"sku":"ced_32022348476","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6053\/0940\/files\/il_fullxfull.7984685074_g452.jpg?v=1778301102"},{"product_id":"antique-belleek-basket-c-1921-1954-hand-woven-irish-porcelain-applied-roses-shamrocks-4-strand-black-mark-era-fermanagh-ireland","title":"Antique Belleek Basket c.1921-1954, Hand-Woven Irish Porcelain, Applied Roses Shamrocks, 4-Strand Black Mark Era, Fermanagh Ireland","description":"✦ Antique Belleek Hand-Woven Porcelain Basket ✦\u003cbr\u003e✦ Black Mark Era — Circa 1921-1954 ✦\u003cbr\u003e✦ Approximately 70-100 Years Old ✦\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA breathtaking antique Belleek basket from the pottery's celebrated \u003cbr\u003eBlack Mark era, hand-woven in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. \u003cbr\u003eThis is among Belleek's most labor-intensive and prestigious \u003cbr\u003eforms — a true heirloom piece that has survived nearly a century \u003cbr\u003ein extraordinary condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e▸ DATING THE PIECE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis basket can be dated with confidence to circa 1921-1954 based \u003cbr\u003eon three converging pieces of evidence:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. FOUR-STRAND BASE WEAVE. According to Belleek expert Fergus \u003cbr\u003e   Gambon (Phillips auction house, London), Belleek transitioned \u003cbr\u003e   from three-strand to four-strand base construction around \u003cbr\u003e   1920-1921. The four-strand weave on this basket places it \u003cbr\u003e   firmly after that transition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2. IMPRESSED PAD MARK reads \"Belleek, Co. Fermanagh, Ireland.\" \u003cbr\u003e   The inclusion of \"Ireland\" places it after 1891 (per the \u003cbr\u003e   McKinley Tariff Act), and the mixed-case lettering format \u003cbr\u003e   with comma-separated text matches pad marks documented in \u003cbr\u003e   the Janice Gill Collection and Leslie Hindman Auctioneers \u003cbr\u003e   archives for the 1921-1954 period.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3. NO ® REGISTERED TRADEMARK SYMBOL. Belleek added the ® symbol \u003cbr\u003e   to its marks in 1955. The absence of ® on this piece confirms \u003cbr\u003e   production before 1955. There is also no Celtic knot cartouche \u003cbr\u003e   or \"Deanta in Eireann\" colored print mark.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e▸ DETAILS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Maker: Belleek Pottery, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland\u003cbr\u003e- Period: Late 2nd \/ 3rd \/ Early 4th Mark — Black Mark Era\u003cbr\u003e- Approximate Production Date: 1921-1954\u003cbr\u003e- Age: 70-100 years\u003cbr\u003e- Mark: Impressed pad mark \"Belleek, Co. Fermanagh, Ireland\"\u003cbr\u003e- Construction: Four-strand woven base with twin sugared twig handles\u003cbr\u003e- Diameter: 9 inches (body) \/ 9.5 inches with handles\u003cbr\u003e- Weight: 11.1 oz\u003cbr\u003e- Material: Parian porcelain — hand-woven and hand-applied florals\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e▸ DECORATION\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe rim is adorned with three-dimensional roses, rosebuds, leaves, \u003cbr\u003eand tiny shamrocks — each shaped petal by petal and applied \u003cbr\u003eindividually by a single artisan. The twin twig handles are \u003cbr\u003eencrusted with porcelain \"sugar\" thorns, created by shaking \u003cbr\u003eground porcelain onto a wet surface before the final firing. \u003cbr\u003eThis is one of the most difficult finishes in all of European \u003cbr\u003eporcelain — and a hallmark of pre-war Belleek craftsmanship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e▸ CONDITION\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExceptional antique condition. No chips, cracks, hairlines, or \u003cbr\u003erestorations. All applied flowers, leaves, shamrocks, and the \u003cbr\u003edelicate twig handles are intact. To have survived nearly a \u003cbr\u003ecentury without damage is genuinely remarkable, given the \u003cbr\u003eextreme fragility of the openwork construction. Please review \u003cbr\u003eall photographs carefully as part of the description.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e▸ ABOUT BELLEEK BASKETS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe basket form was pioneered by William Henshall at Belleek \u003cbr\u003ePottery in the 1860s and remains the pottery's most prestigious \u003cbr\u003ecreation. Each strand of porcelain is hand-rolled and woven \u003cbr\u003ewhile wet against a mold; the rim, feet, handles, and florals \u003cbr\u003eare applied afterward. The piece is then fired multiple times. \u003cbr\u003eEven today, only a small number of Belleek artisans are trained \u003cbr\u003ein this tradition. Black Mark era examples (pre-1955) in \u003cbr\u003eexcellent condition are increasingly scarce on the antique market.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e▸ A PIECE FOR\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Wedding gifts — something old, something Irish, something heirloom\u003cbr\u003e- Anniversary gifts — especially porcelain\/china milestone years\u003cbr\u003e- St. Patrick's Day collectors and Irish heritage families\u003cbr\u003e- Belleek collectors seeking authentic Black Mark era pieces\u003cbr\u003e- Display in a curio cabinet, vanity, or dining sideboard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e▸ SHIPPING\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis piece will be meticulously double-boxed with generous \u003cbr\u003ebubble wrap and dedicated padding around the applied florals \u003cbr\u003eand twig handles. Fully insured Priority Mail with signature \u003cbr\u003econfirmation. Ships from Seattle, WA within 2 business days \u003cbr\u003eof payment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e▸ ABOUT SWCURATED\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery piece in our shop is personally sourced from Pacific \u003cbr\u003eNorthwest estates and antique markets, carefully researched, \u003cbr\u003eand authenticated before listing. We specialize in fine \u003cbr\u003eEuropean and Irish ceramics with strong provenance and \u003cbr\u003estorytelling appeal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuestions about authentication, age, or history? Message us \u003cbr\u003eanytime — we love talking about the pieces we curate.","brand":"SW Curated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49117901881596,"sku":"ced_32170600532","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6053\/0940\/files\/il_fullxfull.8011956054_50yc.jpg?v=1779161493"}],"url":"https:\/\/swcurated.com\/collections\/tableware-ceramic-art.oembed","provider":"SW Curated","version":"1.0","type":"link"}