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What is a Nippon vase?

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What is a Nippon vase?
A Nippon vase refers to a ceramic vase stamped with “Nippon”. In 1891, the USA forbade items that weren’t plainly marked or stamped, so Japan began stamping its porcelain exports with “Nippon”, which translates to “Japan”. You’ll find a variety of Nippon ceramics from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique Nippon Floral Hand Painted Porcelain Double Handled Vase C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Nippon Floral Hand Painted Porcelain Double Handled Vase C1920 Measures- 10.75''H x 7.5''W
Category

Early 20th Century Vases

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Large Antique Nippon Styled Ewer or Pitcher with Ornate Moriage Decoration
By Nippon Sento Company Ltd
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
three panels of hand-painted flowers on a white ground. The elaborate handle and spout also heavily
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Nippon Hand-Painted Porcelain Vases and Bowl Three Pieces Porcelain Group
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of three Nippon porcelain pieces. Hand-painted in Japan.
Category

20th Century Japanese Japonisme Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Nippon Hand Enameled & Gilt Porcelain Vase with Lake Scene, C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Nippon Hand Enameled & Gilt Porcelain Vase with Lake Scene, Double Foliate Form Handles and
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Japanese Export Vases Japan C.1900 Stamped 'Nippon'
Located in London, GB
designed earthenware vases of Western taste depicting a hand-painted botanical pattern. In excellent
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Nippon Moriage Hexagonal Humidor English Hunt Scene"Marked", #Ric00019
Located in Norton, MA
Antique 1900s Nippon Moriage hexagonal humidor with English Hunt Scene, hand-painted signed and
Category

Early 20th Century English Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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