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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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Antique Awaji Pottery Arts Crafts Yellow Leaf Blades Vase 12"
By Awaji Pottery
Located in Wilton, CT
Antique Awaji pottery vase with spiky leaves bent to support a central "stalk" or "stem." Covered overall with a warm yellow monochrome crackle glaze. Hand turned with applied leave...
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Arts and Crafts Vases

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Antique Awaji Pottery Double Dragon Arts and Crafts Green Lamp
By Awaji Pottery
Located in Wilton, CT
Antique Awaji pottery green dragon lamp, circa 1920's. With two dragons curling around the shoulder, their backs forming two "handles." Thick glaze pooling in recesses. 25" high over...
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

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Antique Awaji Pottery Tall Vase with Double Buttress Handles in Deep Green Glaze
By Awaji Pottery
Located in Wilton, CT
Antique Awaji pottery tall vase in deep green glaze. Hand turned. Circa 1920. The vase is tall and cylindrical, with a distinctive double buttress handle design at the neck, where ea...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Vases

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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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Vintage 1930s Japanese Art Deco Vases

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Antique Awaji Pottery Arts Crafts Incised Blossoms Vase
By Awaji Pottery
Located in Wilton, CT
Antique Awaji pottery Arts and Crafts vase in lively form with wide flat shoulder, little angular handles, and rounded mouthrim. Charming floral blossom sprays are incised front and ...
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Arts and Crafts Vases

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Collection of Vintage Awaji Pottery Vases in Colorful Monochrome Glazes
By Awaji Pottery
Located in Wilton, CT
Collection of vintage Awaji pottery vases in colorful monochrome glazes. This cheerful grouping of lively forms and bright colors will uplift any room. These range in date from appro...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Vases

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