Were there cannons in the 16th century?

Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.

Was there glass in the 16th century?

Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.

Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?

Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.

How did art change in the 18th century?

In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.

How do you identify 18th-century furniture?

To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.

What is the most important painting of the 20th century?

What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.

What furniture was used in the 16th century?

A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.

What is 17th-century furniture called?

What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.

How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?

One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.

Who invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century?

Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.

Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?

British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.

What are the major features of Dutch 17th century portraiture?

17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?

The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.

Which individuals are considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons, and why?

The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.

What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?

At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

15th Century Japan

Wabi Sabi Vase Pottery

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Antiquities

Haniwa Boar s Head, 5th Century A.D. or Earlier

$5,000

Johoji Lacquerware Katakuchi Choshi/Japanese Antique/Wabi-Sabi/1336-1573CE

Located in Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Muromachi period old Joboji lacquered Kataguchi Choshi. There are very few extant items from this era, and they are very rare items. This item has weathered over time, and the coa...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities

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Wood

Johoji Lacquerware Katakuchi Choshi/Japanese Antique/Wabi-Sabi/1336-1573CE

$3,350

13th Century Giltwood Buddhist Figure

Located in London, GB

Gold lacquered wood with Kirikane decoration, seated Amida Nyorai (AMITABHA). Kamakura period. Sold with The Radio-Carbon Dating certificate. Provenance: Property from the ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other More Asian Art, Objects ...

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Wood

13th Century Giltwood Buddhist Figure

$342,721

Yayoi Earthenware Deep Bowl/Antique Japanese vase/300 BCE – 250 CE/Wabi-sabi

Located in Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

periods of Japan spanning from c. 300 BCE to c. 250 CE It is a pot-shaped pottery with a round body and

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities

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Earthenware

Yayoi Earthenware Deep Bowl/Antique Japanese vase/300 BCE – 250 CE/Wabi-sabi

$3,400

Early Muromachi Period Samurai Naoe Shizu Katana with Papers, 14th Century

Located in Hampstead, QC

Early Muromachi period Japanese Samurai “Naoe Shizu Katana” (sword). The Muromachi Period in

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Metal

Early Muromachi Period Samurai Naoe Shizu Katana with Papers, 14th Century

$35,000

Jomon Pottery Deep Bowl /Antique Japanese vase/c. 14, 000–300 BC/Wabi-sabi

Located in Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

It is a deep bowl-shaped Jomon pottery with a flat bottom, a cylindrical body, and a slightly open rim. The rim is pasted with decorations made of thin clay. The entire vessel is sha...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities

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Earthenware, Pottery

Jomon Pottery Deep Bowl /Antique Japanese vase/c. 14, 000–300 BC/Wabi-sabi

$6,850

Japanese antique stone tower / [Gorinto] / 15th-17th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an ancient stupa believed to have been made in Japan between the Muromachi and Momoyama

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Antique 16th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japanese antique stone tower / [Gorinto] / 15th-17th century

$2,500

Japanese Antique 14th-15th Century Small Copper Buddha Statue /Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

14th to 15th centuries. It is from the time of the Muromachi period after the end of the Kamakura

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Arts and Crafts Antiquities

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Copper

Japanese Antique 14th-15th Century Small Copper Buddha Statue /Wabisabi

$1,440

Japanese antique "Shigaraki ware" large vase / late 15th century / Wabi-sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

originated in the Shigaraki region of Shiga Prefecture around the 8th century and is one of Japan's Six

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Jars

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Pottery

Japanese antique "Shigaraki ware" large vase / late 15th century / Wabi-sabi

$1,100

Japanese antique pottery "Bizen" jar around the 14-15th century / old vase

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

have originated around the 8th century. It is a kiln that continues to this day in Japan. The location

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Arts and Crafts Ceramics

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Ceramic

Japanese antique pottery "Bizen" jar around the 14-15th century / old vase

$900

Old Japanese Vases/Beautiful Vases of Natural Glaze/Muromachi Era 15th-16th Cent

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

in Aichi prefecture, Japan. It is said to have originated around the 12th century. Also, in Japan

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Antique 16th Century Japanese Other Vases

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Pottery

Old Japanese Vases/Beautiful Vases of Natural Glaze/Muromachi Era 15th-16th Cent

$1,000

14th Century, Muromachi Period, Japanese Gilded Amida Buddha

Located in Hudson, NY

Hand carved wood with gesso and gold, Amida Buddha sitting on a lotus blossom with halo. In remarkably excellent condition. No visible restoration, has both original stones on third ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

14th Century, Muromachi Period, Japanese Gilded Amida Buddha

$20,000

Old Japanese Pottery / Antique Earthenware "Sue pottery" circa 5th Century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Sue pottery is called "sueki" in Japanese. Earthenware that was baked at low temperatures is now

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Arts and Crafts Ceramics

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Earthenware

Old Japanese Pottery / Antique Earthenware "Sue pottery" circa 5th Century

$1,200

Rare Japanese antique pottery jar/13th century/Kamakura period/Excavated pottery

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

century. Also, in Japan, there are 6 kilns with a long history that are still going on. It is one of them

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Jars

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Pottery

Rare Japanese antique pottery jar/13th century/Kamakura period/Excavated pottery

$1,500

Japanese Antique Mirror Muromachi 14th-16th centuries White Bronze Mirror

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

period (14th-16th centuries) in Japan. The basic shape is a round shape, but this is a square shape. It

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Arts and Crafts Metalwork

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Mirror Muromachi 14th-16th centuries White Bronze Mirror

$1,400

Japanese Antique Vase "Bizen Pottery", 13th-14th Century / Wabi-Sabi Vase

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people. And we introduce the unique items that

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Urns

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Pottery

Japanese Antique Vase "Bizen Pottery", 13th-14th Century / Wabi-Sabi Vase

$2,000

Antique Korean or Japanese Buddha - 9719

Located in Ukiah, CA

Antique Korean or Japanese Buddha-sits 4 inches tall, 6 inches on custom base. Solid-cast, and is

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Antiquities

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Bronze

Antique Korean or Japanese Buddha - 9719

$4,450

Very Rare Japanese Antique Pottery Jar/13th Century/Tokoname Ware/Wabisabi Jar

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

been made in this area since BC, and a kiln was built around the 5th century. Also, in Japan, there are

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Jars

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Pottery

Very Rare Japanese Antique Pottery Jar/13th Century/Tokoname Ware/Wabisabi Jar

$2,500

Japanese Antique Pottery 8th-12th Centuries / Large "Sue Pottery" / Vase / Tsubo

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We Japanese introduce unique items with unique aesthetics, purchasing routes, and ways that no one

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Arts and Crafts Ceramics

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Pottery

Japanese Antique Pottery 8th-12th Centuries / Large "Sue Pottery" / Vase / Tsubo

$2,200

13th-16th Century Japanese Old Wood Carving Armed God / Buddha Statue

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is an old Japanese wooden Buddha statue. It has been a long time since the main body was

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Other

13th-16th Century Japanese Old Wood Carving Armed God / Buddha Statue

$2,000

Very Beautiful Japanese Antique Pottery "Sueki" / Early 9th Century / Rare

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

in the Kansai region of Japan from the 6th century to the 7th century. But this is probably an item

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Vases

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Pottery

Very Beautiful Japanese Antique Pottery "Sueki" / Early 9th Century / Rare

$1,400

Ancient Japanese Jar / "Yayoi Pottery" / Antique Small Jar/1st to 3rd Centuries

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

In Japanese history The Stone Age, the era of hunter-gatherer, is the "Jomon period" (14000-3000

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Arts and Crafts Antiquities

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Pottery

Ancient Japanese Jar / "Yayoi Pottery" / Antique Small Jar/1st to 3rd Centuries

$1,500

Japanese Very Old Small Excavation Earthenware / before the 10th Century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

selected old Japanese items. I've seen tens of thousands of items so far. Based on that experience, only

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Jars

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Pottery

Japanese Very Old Small Excavation Earthenware / before the 10th Century

$800

Japanese Antique Pottery Vase 14-16th Century / Flower Vase Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is very old Japanese pottery. It is called Tokoname ware. This pottery was made between the

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Vases

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Pottery

Japanese Antique Pottery Vase 14-16th Century / Flower Vase Wabi Sabi

$700

Japanese Antique Large Pottery Vase 14-16th Century / Flower Vase Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old and large Japanese pottery. It is called Tokoname-yaki. This pottery was made

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Vases

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Pottery

Japanese Antique Large Pottery Vase 14-16th Century / Flower Vase Wabisabi

$2,000

Japanese Antique Pottery "Sueki" 6th-7th Centuries / Excavated Jar / Old Vase

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people. And we introduce the unique items that only

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Arts and Crafts Ceramics

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Pottery

Japanese Antique Pottery "Sueki" 6th-7th Centuries / Excavated Jar / Old Vase

$1,500

Japanese Very Old Small Excavation Earthenware / before the 10th Century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

In Japanese history The Stone Age, the era of hunter-gatherer, is the "Jomon period" (14000-3000

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Vases

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Pottery

Japanese Very Old Small Excavation Earthenware / before the 10th Century

$600

Japanese Stone Object large / wabi-sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese stone object. This stone object has beautiful white beige color. An

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Japonisme Scholar s Objects

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Stone

Japanese Stone Object large / wabi-sabi

$680

Japanese Stone Object with a hole

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese stone object. It is shaped like a naturally formed lantern. The unique

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Japonisme Scholar s Objects

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Stone

Japanese Stone Object with a hole

$650

Japanese Antique Green Glaze Small Jar / Around 9th Century / Wabi Sabi Vase

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old green-glazed pottery jar from Japan. Probably around the ninth century. Since

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Jars

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Pottery

Japanese Antique Green Glaze Small Jar / Around 9th Century / Wabi Sabi Vase

$1,000

Very old Japanese hard earthenware/[Sueki] Jar/10th to 11th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

I would like to introduce a very uniquely shaped Japanese antique pottery. This is an ancient

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Vases

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Pottery

Very old Japanese hard earthenware/[Sueki] Jar/10th to 11th century

$1,300

Superb Ancient Japanese Haniwa Head

Located in London, GB

This exceptional example of Japanese Haniwa sculpture probably depicts a Shinto shamaness and

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Abstract Sculptures

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Terracotta

Superb Ancient Japanese Haniwa Head

$47,000

Very Old Japanese Earthenware / Antique Wabi Sabi Vase / before 9th Century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an ancient Japanese pottery. The name is called Jomon pottery. “Jomon” refers to the

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Vases

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Pottery

Very Old Japanese Earthenware / Antique Wabi Sabi Vase / before 9th Century

$1,200

Japanese Tokoname Jar 14th-16th Century Muromachi Period / Tsubo / Old Pottery

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

very old history (from around the 12th century) in Japan. This is a jar that was burned during the

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Vases

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Pottery

Japanese Tokoname Jar 14th-16th Century Muromachi Period / Tsubo / Old Pottery

$1,100

Japanese ancient beautiful earthenware Jar/Yayoi Pottery/before the 10th Century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

selected old Japanese items. I've seen tens of thousands of items so far. Based on that experience, only

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Vases

Materials

Pottery

Japanese ancient beautiful earthenware Jar/Yayoi Pottery/before the 10th Century

$700

Japanese Very Old Small Pottery/Excavated Earthenware/Vase/Pre-9th Century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

century. Probably excavated in Kanto (near Tokyo) in Japan. Also, a detailed explanation of "sueki" is

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Vases

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Pottery

Japanese Very Old Small Pottery/Excavated Earthenware/Vase/Pre-9th Century

$900

Japanese Stone Object sphere / wabi-sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A sculpture created by nature. A slightly distorted sphere. It has a deep red and gray color. An art object that gives you a sense of wabi-sabi. 1kg

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Japonisme Scholar s Objects

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Stone

Japanese Stone Object sphere / wabi-sabi

$420

Japanese Very Old and Very Rare Stone Tower/14-16th Century/Garden Stone Pagoda

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

look. In Japan, stone pagodas like this began to be built around the 12th century, and this one was

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Statues

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Stone

Japanese Very Old and Very Rare Stone Tower/14-16th Century/Garden Stone Pagoda

$2,000

Japanese 3rd to 6thc Haniwa Head, 6663

Located in Ukiah, CA

Japanese 3rd to 6thC Haniwa head. These figures kept the dead company in graveyards. Authentic ones

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Antiquities

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Terracotta

Japanese 3rd to 6thc Haniwa Head, 6663

$850

Japanese Antique Pottery Jar 14th-16th Century/ Wabi-Sabi Jar/Tokoname Vase

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

in Aichi prefecture, Japan. It is said to have originated around the 12th century. Also, in Japan

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Edo Vases

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Pottery

Japanese Antique Pottery Jar 14th-16th Century/ Wabi-Sabi Jar/Tokoname Vase

$900

Amazing Antique Japanese Pottery Jar/Beautiful Natural Glaze Vase/9-11th Century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a hard pottery called "sueki" (Sue pottery) made in Japan between the 9th and 11th

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Vases

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Pottery

Amazing Antique Japanese Pottery Jar/Beautiful Natural Glaze Vase/9-11th Century

$1,300

Japanese Antique Pottery Jar/Tokonameyaki Ware/12th-14th Century/Wabisabi Art

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

located in Aichi prefecture, Japan. It is said to have originated around the 12th century. Tokoname is a

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Jars

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Pottery

Japanese Antique Pottery Jar/Tokonameyaki Ware/12th-14th Century/Wabisabi Art

$1,300

Japanese Antique Jar / 12th-13th Century "Atumi" Kiln / Rare Vase/Wabi-Sabi Art

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people. And we introduce the unique items that

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Arts and Crafts Antiquities

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Pottery

Japanese Antique Jar / 12th-13th Century "Atumi" Kiln / Rare Vase/Wabi-Sabi Art

$1,200

Superb Ancient Japanese Kofun Haniwa Head, 300 Ad

Located in London, GB

An exceptional example of Japanese Haniwa sculpture, dating to the Kofun (or Tumulus) Period, 4th

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

Superb Ancient Japanese Kofun Haniwa Head, 300 Ad

$36,000

Antique Japanese Statue of Datsue-ba or Shozuka No Baba, circa 14th Century

Located in Prahran, Victoria

Japanese statue of Datsue-ba or Shozuka no Baba, Kamakura-Muromachi period, circa 14th century. The figure

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Sculptures

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Cypress, Gesso

Antique Japanese Statue of Datsue-ba or Shozuka No Baba, circa 14th Century

$30,000

Antique Japanese Edo Period Cloisonne Enamel Jar

Located in Long Island City, NY

A antique Japanese late Edo Period lidded enamel jar. The jar has a globular shaped body. The

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Edo Jars

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Enamel

Antique Japanese Edo Period Cloisonne Enamel Jar

$480

Japanese Ancient Pottery / Antique Earthenware "Sueki" Small Jar /Masterpiece

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

parts of Japan. I think this is a work burned in Aichi prefecture. Made in the 6th-9th centuries. In

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Ceramics

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Pottery

Japanese Ancient Pottery / Antique Earthenware "Sueki" Small Jar /Masterpiece

$1,100

Japanese Ancient Pottery "Haji Pottery" 300s-400s / Antique Pottery

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

in ancient times in Japan. It is a pottery made for a long time from the 3rd century to the 12th

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Ceramics

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Pottery

Japanese Ancient Pottery "Haji Pottery" 300s-400s / Antique Pottery

$800

Japanese antique pottery vase / "Sueki" Round jar/Earthenware excavated in Kyoto

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people. And we introduce the unique items that only

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Decorative Art

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Pottery

Japanese antique pottery vase / "Sueki" Round jar/Earthenware excavated in Kyoto

$1,000

Japanese Antique KOMAINU Shrine Guardian Dog Statues 1336s-1392s / Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old Japanese "KOMAINU". It is an item from the early Muromachi period (Nanbokucho

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Antique KOMAINU Shrine Guardian Dog Statues 1336s-1392s / Wabi Sabi

$7,000 / set

Japanese Ancient Wooden Fossils and Wooden Pedestals / Scholars Stones

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

can imitate. Fossils of wood mined in Japan It is 15 million years old. It's very beautiful and I

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Prehistoric Scholar s Objects

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Other

Japanese Ancient Wooden Fossils and Wooden Pedestals / Scholars Stones

$900

Large Ancient Japanese Tall Elite Haniwa Horse, 593-710 AD

Located in South Burlington, VT

mounds built for the people of the ruling class during the 3rd to 7th centuries in Japan. Kofun mounds

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Pottery

Large Ancient Japanese Tall Elite Haniwa Horse, 593-710 AD

$28,000

Ancient Japanese Pottery "Sue Pottery" / Wall-Mounted Vase / Antique Vase

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is an ancient pottery made around 600-700 in Japan. The name of this pottery is called "sue-ki

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Ceramics

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Pottery

Ancient Japanese Pottery "Sue Pottery" / Wall-Mounted Vase / Antique Vase

$1,200

Rare Japanese Ancient Earthenware / Hajiki / Wabi-Sabi Object

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

ancient times in Japan. It is a pottery made for a long time from the 3rd century to the 12th century

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Vases

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Pottery

Rare Japanese Ancient Earthenware / Hajiki / Wabi-Sabi Object

$1,500

Japanese Pottery 500s-600s Sue Pottery "Sueki" Round Vase / Ancient Pottery

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people. And we introduce the unique items that only

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Arts and Crafts Ceramics

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Pottery

Japanese Pottery 500s-600s Sue Pottery "Sueki" Round Vase / Ancient Pottery

$1,000

Old Japanese Vase 1400-1500 Mid-Muromachi Period Bizen Jar / Tsubo

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Japanese Bizen ware vase from the 15th-16th centuries. Bizen is a kiln located in Okayama prefecture

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Folk Art Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Old Japanese Vase 1400-1500 Mid-Muromachi Period Bizen Jar / Tsubo

$1,800

Japanese Old Wood Carving Guardian Dog KOMAINU 1336s-1573s/Antique Wabisabi Art

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old Japanese "KOMAINU". It is an item from the Muromachi period (1336s-1573s). It

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Old Wood Carving Guardian Dog KOMAINU 1336s-1573s/Antique Wabisabi Art

$6,500 / set

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Find many varieties of an authentic 15th century Japan available at 1stDibs. A 15th century Japan — often made from ceramic, pottery and wood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 15th century Japan — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 19th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right 15th century Japan, those designed in Arts and Crafts and Folk Art styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 15th century Japan over the years, but those crafted by Satsuma are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 15th Century Japan?

A 15th century Japan can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,200, while the lowest priced sells for $650 and the highest can go for as much as $344,879.

Questions About 15th Century Japan

Were there cannons in the 16th century?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.
Was there glass in the 16th century?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.
Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.
How did art change in the 18th century?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
How do you identify 18th-century furniture?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
What is the most important painting of the 20th century?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.
What furniture was used in the 16th century?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
What is 17th-century furniture called?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
Who invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
What are the major features of Dutch 17th century portraiture?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
Which individuals are considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons, and why?
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1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.