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What is the most famous Japanese pottery?

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What is the most famous Japanese pottery?
Opinions vary as to what is the most famous type of Japanese pottery. A few kinds of pottery that originated in Japan have gained fame and are popular with collectors. Among them are Arita or Imari ware, Seto ware, Mino ware, Tokoname ware, Shigaraki ware, Kutani ware and Onta ware. Shop a wide variety of Japanese pottery on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
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Awaji Pottery Hu Form Green Crackle Glaze Vase
By Awaji Pottery
Located in Wilton, CT
Large Awaji pottery vase in luminous green crackle glaze, circa 1930. This vase is in the Hu form, a shape with origins in ancient Chinese bronze vessels that was later embraced in J...
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Antique Awaji Pottery Light Green Vase with Brass Weaving
By Awaji Pottery
Located in Wilton, CT
Antique Awaji pottery vase in light green crackled glaze overlayed with a geometric pattern of brass weaving. The brass has darkened to a warm brown patina. From the kiln of Tamura K...
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Vintage 1910s Japanese Arts and Crafts Vases

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Rare Awaji Pottery Blue Ground Antique Arts Crafts Incised Iris Vase
By Awaji Pottery
Located in Wilton, CT
Antique Awaji pottery Arts and Crafts incised iris vase with rare blue background. Circa 1920. Hand turned with hand incised decor. Irises depicted on front and back. In Japanese cul...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Vases

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Large Danto-Awaji Pottery with Sprigged Peonies on a Green Ground
By Awaji Pottery
Located in Wilton, CT
Large and stoutly potted Danto-Awaji pottery vase with sprigged white peony designs standing out in stark relief against a dark green glaze. Arresting form, inspired by a traditional...
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Vintage 1910s Japanese Arts and Crafts Vases

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Large Japanese Awaji Pottery Chrysanthemum Vase
By Awaji Pottery
Located in Wilton, CT
Large Awaji pottery vase with sprigged chrysanthemums and green and white glazes, circa 1930. Measures: 18 1/4" high, 9 1/2" diameter. Excellent condition.
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Arts and Crafts Ceramics

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Awaji Pottery Japanese Scholar s Desk Yellow Brush Pot/Pencil Cup Bronze Weave
By Awaji Pottery
Located in Wilton, CT
Awaji Pottery brush pot vase in sunny yellow glaze with bronze weaving. From Tamura Kyuhei's Sumoto kiln. 3 3/4" high, 3 1/2" diameter. Impressed export and kiln marks. Some staining...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Ceramics

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