ceramic

Celadon plate with aquatic leaves and gold fish design.

USA
1969

This fine, gray-orange raku stoneware bowl was made in 1969, most likely in the USA by the artist Taylor.

1991

This object is the melted remains of a ceramic plate, metal, and other objects from the 1991 Oakland-Berkeley Fire. It was collected at the home of the donor and was one of the artifacts she saved...

1991

This is a ceramic creamer that survived in the 1991 Oakland-Berkeley Fire. It is covered in ash but is otherwise in good condition. It was collected at the home of the donor and was one of the...

1991

This the remnants of a navity scene that broke (exploded?) in the 1991 Oakland-Berkeley Fire. There are seven pieces: a baby Jesus, cow, a shepard holding a sheep on his shoulders, a kneeling...

World War II

Six luncheon sized plates by Tepco China, U.S.A., white, glazed, decorated with a large blue stripe around the rim, and a smaller blue stripe about an inch and an eighth in from the rim. At the...

2003

Beer stein made by RightWingStuff.com. Front has parody image of California flag- the bear is wearing a propeller hat. "Recall" is stamped across the top right corner of the flag, and the red...

2003

Glazed cermaic mug made in China for perpsectivexpress.com. "The Chickenator." Depicts plucked chicken laying on its back; chicken is labeled "Arnold." Below- "Afraid to debate."

2003

Mug made in China for Perspectivexpress.com. "Where Your DMV Fees Really Go." Depicts a pie chart in green, yellow, and blue. Around the chart are pictures of Mexico, "Funding Newly Legal...

ca. 1870-1890's

Although most marbles made of ceramic were glazed, some were not. These marbles were painted with green designs, although most of the paint has worn off and only green spots remain.These were most...

ca. 1870-1890's

Although most marbles made of ceramic were glazed, some were not. These marbles were painted with green designs, although most of the paint has worn off and only green spots remain.These were most...

ca. 1870-1890's

typical of the marbles of the late 19th century these were called Benningtons because they imitated the glaze made famous by the Bennington potters of Vermont. These however were most probably...

1972

Chinese soup ladle spoon. Description: ceramic, yellow back ground. Dragon motif. Made in Japan. Purchased Won Lo Imports, Oakland.

1972

Chinese rice bowl. Description: dragon motif on white china. Made in Japan. Purchased in Oakland Chinatown.

1868-1873

A- Japanese Satsuma vase, ceramic, with paintings and gold stuccowork, depicting human figures and flowers. Dragon shaped handles. 51" high, 20" diameter.

B- Matching podium for vase, with...

1868-1873

A- Japanese Satsuma vase, ceramic, with paintings and gold stuccowork, depicting human figures and flowers. Dragon shaped handles, one of which is broken. 51" high, 20" diameter.

B-...

c. 1980

A souvenir seed shaker purchased in New Mexico by owner in the 1980s from an Acoma artist. The artifact is a low-fired earthenware pierced hollow sphere with a matte white slip, decorated with...

1661-1723

Sweet meat dish, buisquit porcelain, 1661-1723.

The dish is made of an octagon tray with scalloped edges. Inside rests a central octagon dish and 8 dishes that fit around it, covering the...

c.1900

Group of artifacts excavated from and found at the site of the Old Oakland Project of Storek & Storek. Objects formerly exhibited at the Oakland Museum Storefront Museum. On verso "Aetcolm...

c.1918

The cups and saucers in this collection come from Della's Tea Cup Cafe, 7309 MacArthur Boulevard, Oakland, which was established in February, 1967. The cafe is noted for, and decorated with, a...

c.1940-1965

The cups and saucers in this collection come from Della's Tea Cup Cafe, 7309 MacArthur Boulevard, Oakland, which was established in February, 1967. The cafe is noted for, and decorated with, a...

c.1955?

The cups and saucers in this collection come from Della's Tea Cup Cafe, 7309 MacArthur Boulevard, Oakland, which was established in February, 1967. The cafe is noted for, and decorated with, a...

ca. 1870-1890's

Typical of the marbles of the late 19th century these were called Benningtons because they imitated the glaze made famous by the Bennington potters of Vermont. These however were most probably...

ca. 1870-1890's

Most common and least expensive of the 19th century ceramic marbles, these are now rare and of higher value than the Benningtons.The tan spots are unglazed areas resulting from contact with other...

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