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Tatsuzo Shimaoka Signed Japanese Glazed Rope Inlay Ceramic Pottery Bowl Plate
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Studio City, CA
bestowed the title of Japanese Living Treasure by the Japanese government. In 1999 he was awarded The Order
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Tatsuzo Shimaoka Japanese Glazed Rope Inlay Pottery Ceramic Vase with Signed Box
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Studio City, CA
Europe. In 1996 he was bestowed the title of Japanese Living Treasure by the Japanese government. In 1999
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
H 6.5 in W 4 in D 4 in
Tatsuzo Shimaoka Signed Japanese Mingei Pottery Glazed Rope Inlay Vase with Box
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Studio City, CA
America, Asia, and Europe. In 1996 he was bestowed the title of Japanese Living Treasure by the Japanese
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
H 6 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Japanese Hand Glazed Vase by Tokuda Yasokichi III, Living National Treasure
Located in Takarazuka, JP
the rank of “living national treasure” – the highest accolade awarded by the Japanese government to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Tatsuzo Shimaoka Signed Japanese Mingei Rope Inlay Mashiko Pottery Plate Charger
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Studio City, CA
Japanese Living Treasure by the Japanese government. In 1999 he was awarded The Order of the Rising Sun
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
H 3.25 in W 11.75 in D 11.75 in
Tatsuzo Shimaoka Signed Japanese Mingei Rope Inlay Mashiko Pottery Bowl Plate
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Studio City, CA
, Asia, and Europe. In 1996 he was bestowed the title of Japanese Living Treasure by the Japanese
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
H 3.25 in W 12 in D 12 in
Tatsuzo Shimaoka Signed Japanese Henko Rope Inlay Pottery Ceramic Vase with Box
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Studio City, CA
title of Japanese Living Treasure by the Japanese government. In 1999 he was awarded The Order of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
H 9.9 in W 6.4 in D 3.75 in
Kaneshige Toyo National Treasure Signed Japanese Bizen Tea Ceremony Container
Located in Studio City, CA
of modern Bizen pottery.
In 1956, Kaneshige was certified as a Living National Treasure
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
H 2.75 in W 4.75 in D 3 in
Kaneshige Toyo National Treasure Signed Japanese Bizen Pottery Tsubo Jar Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
pottery.
In 1956, Kaneshige was certified as a Living National Treasure (Important Intangible Cultural
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Kaneshige Toyo National Treasure Signed Japanese Bizen Pottery Chawan Tea Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
Living National Treasure (Important Intangible Cultural Heritage) for his work in Bizen Ware pottery
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
H 4.75 in W 6 in D 6 in
Kaneshige Toyo National Treasure Signed Japanese Bizen Pottery Sake Bottle Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
pottery.
In 1956, Kaneshige was certified as a Living National Treasure (Important Intangible Cultural
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Round Paper Cafe Table, Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Paper and Wood
Origin: Japan
Dimensions: 32" Diameter x 29.5"H
Quantity: 1
Type: Coffee
Category
2010s Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Paper
Low Timber Coffee Table, Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Wood
Origin: Japan
Dimensions: 39"W x 25"D x 11.5
Quantity: 1 available
Type: Coffee
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Turquoise Silver Wire Japanese Screen with Flowe
Located in New York, NY
identical vase see: Seven Treasures: A Trove of Japanese Cloisonné Museum Angewandte Kunst, Frankfurt a. M
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Enamel, Copper
Wabi sabi primitive Cashew Coffee Table - Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Cashew Paint Wood
Origin: Japan
Dimensions: 63” W X 40” D X 13” H
Quantity: 1 AVAILABLE
Category
2010s Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Japanese Temple Style Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely vintage Japanese Temple style box.
Made of rosewood … this box has a cover
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture Fujinuma Noboru
By Fujinuma Noboru
Located in Atlanta, GA
, he was named a Living National Treasure by Japanese Government.
A nearly identical piece is
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo
Earthly Treasures No 27, an Elm & Cornish Turquoise Sculpture by Morrison Thomas
By Morrison Thomas
Located in London, GB
‘Earthly Treasures No 27’ is a unique sculptural bowl by the British artist, Morrison Thomas. It is
Category
2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Precious Stone, Elm
Earthly Treasures No 23 a Horse Chestnut & Mineral Sculpture by Morrison Thomas
By Morrison Thomas
Located in London, GB
‘Earthly Treasures No 23’ is a unique sculptural bowl by the British artist, Morrison Thomas. It is
Category
2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Malachite, Copper
Earthly Treasures No 26 a Sycamore & Mixed Mineral Sculpture by Morrison Thomas
By Morrison Thomas
Located in London, GB
‘Earthly Treasures No 26’ is a unique sculptural bowl by the British artist, Morrison Thomas. It is
Category
2010s British Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Malachite
Earthly Treasures No 25, an Acacia & Mixed Mineral Sculpture by Morrison Thomas
By Morrison Thomas
Located in London, GB
‘Earthly Treasures No 25’ is a unique sculptural bowl by the British artist, Morrison Thomas. It is
Category
2010s British Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Malachite, Copper, Gold Leaf
Wabi Sabi Primitive Channel Coffee Table with Root Base - Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Cashew Paint Wood
Origin: Japan
Dimensions: 80” W X 36” D X 14.5” H
Quantity: 1
Category
2010s Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Japanese Celadon Lidded Vessel Mizusashi by Uichi Shimizu
Located in Atlanta, GA
celadon glaze. in 1985, he was honored as a Living National Treasure of Japan.
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Ceramic Vase Mingei Style Hamada Shoji
By Hamada Shoji
Located in Atlanta, GA
traditional Japanese pottery art to a wider world. In 1955 he was designated a "Living National Treasure", for
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Japanese Bronze Vase Jardinière, Meiji Period
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A large Japanese bronze vase in the form of a large treasure sack tied at the neck with a tassled
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Vases
Materials
Bronze
Zen Hinoki Wood Kotatsu Japanese Coffee Table with Natural Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
Japanese Kotatsu coffee table. Crafted from premium Hinoki wood, this mid-20th-century treasure boasts a
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cypress
Circa 1890 Pair of Japanese Imari Vases
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1890 pair of Imari vases, Japanese. Bulbous form. A true facing pair. Each with large
Category
Antique 1890s Japanese Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Lacquer Box, Japanese. Late Meiji period
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 20th century lacquer box, Japanese. Late Meiji period. Eggshell ground with lustrous gilded
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Decorated Figure, by Shozan, Meiji
Located in Norton, MA
Netsuke Japanese Hand-Carved Mixed Material Figure, A Wise Man Holding a Treasure-Signed by Shozan
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ivory, Paint
Japanese Meiji Genryusai Seiya Bronze Elephant and Tigers
Located in Dallas, TX
Japanese Meiji Genryusai Seiya bronze elephant and tigers, circa 1890.
This moving and detailed
Category
Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
A Large Japanese Porcelain Figure of a Guanyin
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a Magnificent Japanese Porcelain Figure of a Guanyin - A Monumental Expression of
Category
Antique 1890s Japanese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Japanese Bronze & Champlevé Vase Lamp
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century Japanese bronze & champlevé vase lamp. Archaic design. The vase made into a lamp
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Archaistic Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Japanese White Glaze Ceramic Vase by Manji Inoue
By Inoue Manji
Located in Atlanta, GA
shown.
A living national treasure in Japan, Manji was born in 1929. He started his career in Arita ware
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Vases
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century pair of cloisonné vases, Japanese. Ginbari pigeon blood red with silver wires
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vases
Materials
Metal, Silver
Late Meiji era, Circa 1870s Miniature Imari Vase, Japanese
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1870s miniature Imari vase, Japanese. Late Meiji era. Elongated, slightly flared neck. Finely
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Hagi Ikebana Vase by Kyusetsu Miwa X Japanese Studio Pottery
By Kyusetsu Miwa X
Located in Atlanta, GA
given the honor of Living National Treasure in Japan in 1970 for his work on reviving traditional Hagi
Category
20th Century Japanese Japonisme Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Mingei Glazed Tea Pot with Kintsugi by Shoji Hamada
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Atlanta, GA
world. In 1955 he was designated a "Living National Treasure", for the first time for someone from the
Category
20th Century Japanese Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Japanese Satsuma Pottery Gilded Vase, Marked
By Satsuma
Located in Richmond Hill, ON
This exquisite Satsuma vase is a perfect addition to any collector's treasure trove. With panels of
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Japanese Contemporary Orange Blue Green Porcelain Box by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
master porcelain artists and “living national treasures” in the concourse of the Kanazawa Station
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Circa 1860-80 Pair of Japanese Imari Covered Jars
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860-80 pair of Imari covered jars, Japanese. The lids with finial tops, decorated with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Early Japanese Woodblock Print Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto by Kawase Hasui
By Kawase Hasui 1
Located in Atlanta, GA
spanning forty years with about 620 designs, Kawase Hasui was recognized as a Living National Treasure for
Category
Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Prints
Materials
Paper
H 15.25 in W 10.25 in D 0.1 in
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Era Vase By Gonda Hirosuke
Located in New York, NY
An ancient Japanese vase with magnificent flower decoration made in a polychrome cloisonne enamel
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Enamel
Antique Lovely Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Cloisonne Vase Flowers, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
the object is fired and polished.
The Japanese characters used for the word shippō (the Japanese term
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Vases
Materials
Bronze
H 9.45 in Dm 0.04 in
Blue Porcelain Mizusashi Jar by Japanese Contemporary Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
underglaze blue, to recreate parts of Choju Giga, or ‘Frolicking Animals’ which is designated as a Japanese
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Shoji Hamada Mingei Kakiyu Kaki Glaze Japanese Studio Pottery Yunomi Teacup
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
about any setting.
Shoji Hamada was designated a Living National Treasure in Japan in 1955. In 1968
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Shoji Hamada Japanese Mingei Pottery Plate with Original Signed Sealed Box
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
National Treasure in Japan in 1955. In 1968 he received Japan's highest artistic award the Order of Culture
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Kutani Porcelain Vase by Shoundo / Matsumoto Sahei
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Japanese Meiji period Kutani porcelain vase.
By Matsumoto Sahei/Shoundo.
In an aka
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
H 10.63 in W 6.5 in D 5.38 in
Lidded Multi Color Porcelain Art Deco Box from Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
treasure as a decorative piece. The box has a slight octagonal design, making it even more special.
A
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint
An Exquisite Quality Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bud Vase
Located in New York, NY
Japanese cloisonne Enamel Bud Vase. This magnificent artwork embodies the timeless beauty and impeccable
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Enamel
Japanese Contemporary Green Yellow Porcelain Charger by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
other Kutani master porcelain artists and “living national treasures” in the concourse of the Kanazawa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Taisho Period Sitting Doll with Silk Clothing and Ornate Headdress
Located in Yonkers, NY
, during the Taisho period. Introducing a Japanese treasure from the early 20th century, this Taisho period
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Toys and Dolls
Materials
Fabric
H 15 in W 14.5 in D 11.75 in
Shoji Hamada Japanese Tenmoku & Nuka Pottery Plate Original Signed Sealed Box
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
once properly displayed.
Shoji Hamada was designated a Living National Treasure in Japan in 1955. In
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
H 3 in W 11.25 in D 11.25 in
Rare Japanese Closionne Enamel Vase with Wisteria and Fish Signed
Located in New York, NY
Signature on the bottom.
For an identical vase see: Seven Treasures: A Trove of Japanese Cloisonné Museum
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Sendai Type Tansu Chest with Drawers and Safe
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period Sendai type tansu chest from the 19th century with ornate iron hardware
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
H 36.75 in W 36 in D 16.25 in
Palace Size Meiji Period Japanese Kutani Porcelain Vase, 1880
Located in New York, NY
Palace Size Meiji Period Japanese Kutani Porcelain Trumpet Shape Vase, 1880
This exceptional
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Pottery, Porcelain
Shoji Hamada Mingei Kakiyu Kaki Glaze Japanese Pottery Yunomi Teacup Signed Box
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
about any setting.
Shoji Hamada was designated a Living National Treasure in Japan in 1955. In 1968
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
H 4.5 in W 4 in D 4 in
Porcelain Vase Green Gold by Contemporary Japanese Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
second generation porcelain artist of the Kutani region of Japan. Still active in his eighties, the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Vases
Materials
Gold
Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonné with Blue Birds signed Gonda Hirosuke
Located in New York, NY
A set of two vases with magnificent flowers and birds decoration, classic form for Japanese works
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Enamel
Contemporary Japanese Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
recreate sections of Choju Giga, or ‘Frolicking Animals’ which is a Japanese National Treasure.
Choju
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Shoji Hamada Japanese Earth-Toned Glazed Vase with Original Signed Sealed Box
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
.
Shoji Hamada was designated a Living National Treasure in Japan in 1955. In 1968 he received Japan
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
H 7.8 in W 4 in D 3.5 in
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Japanese Living Treasure For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Japanese living treasure for your home. Each Japanese living treasure for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, metal and wood. There are 58 variations of the antique or vintage Japanese living treasure you’re looking for, while we also have 36 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Japanese living treasure, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Japanese living treasure made by modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Japanese living treasure that is appealing in its simplicity, but Morrison Thomas, Shoji Hamada and Tatsuzo Shimaoka produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Japanese Living Treasure?
Prices for a Japanese living treasure start at $340 and top out at $200,000 with the average selling for $4,898.
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