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How can I tell if my Japanese pottery is antique?
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To tell if your Japanese pottery is antique, look for markings, which usually appear on the bottoms of pieces. If you see the word "Nippon," your piece was likely produced between 1891 and 1921, making it an antique. Pieces marked with the words "made in occupied Japan" originated between 1945 and 1952 and are vintage, based on their age. A "made in Japan" marking may indicate a vintage or contemporary piece. If you don't see any of these markings, consult trusted online resources to get a rough idea of when your pottery was produced. Any piece that dates back 100 years or more is antique. Should you encounter difficulty with the dating process, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Japanese pottery.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
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Vintage Ship Motif Ceramic Creamer Pitcher in Blue and Pink - Japan
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small ceramic ship motif creamer pitcher. This piece features a ship with tall sails on a blue background with a pink border. The bottom is marked "Made in Japan".
Dimensions:
3....
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Antique Japanese Lobed Satsuma Bowl Meiji Period C.1900
Located in London, GB
Antique Japanese Lobed Satsuma Bowl Meiji Period C.1900
A Kobe Japan Satsuma bowl, of lobed pedestal form hand painted inside and out.
A hand-painted natu...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Unique & Large Japanese Oribe-ware Chair by Suzuki Gorô
By Goro Suzuki 1
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Important and rare Japanese irregular shaped ceramic Oribe-ware chair with various designs in orange, white and black colours by the famous Japanese ceramist Suzuki Gorô...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Gazelle Salt and Pepper Shakers, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern gazelle or antelope motif ceramic salt and pepper shakers. This pair is created from ceramic and g...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Set of Five Vintage Continental Airlines Snack Dishes
Located in San Diego, CA
Fun set of five vintage continental airlines snack dishes, circa 1980s. They were used to serve first class passengers and are made of white stonew...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$160 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of, Vintage Decorative Barrel Mugs, Japanese, Ceramic Cup, Female Figures
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of vintage decorative barrel mugs. A Japanese, ceramic cup with nude female figures, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
Cha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
