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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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Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage pair of Arts & Crafts / Aesthetic style transfer decorated chargers - hand painted highlights - large size - signed - Japan - mid 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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By Kato Kogei, Fujimori
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
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Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Post-Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Modern Noritake Japan Coffee / Tea Set for 4 Snowville Porcelain
By Noritake, Lagardo Tackett
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare set of coffee tea for 4 great condition circa 1963 in white porcelain great condition like new, no chips or cracks, 4 snack plates - 8....
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
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$460 Sale Price / set
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By Noritake
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pretty porcelain white saucer with blue and gold detail by Noritake. This beautiful plate has a painted blue and gold rim with sprays of flowers in varying hues of blue at the center. Two gold decorative flourishes adorn the dish in between the blue bouquets.
Bottom Reads:
Noritake China...
Category
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Materials
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$20 Sale Price
20% Off
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A large platter, bearing commemorative portraits of Naser al din Shah Qajar, painted in cobalt and parcel gilt.
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Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Antique Sake Bottle 'Landscape' 1920s Taisho era
Located in Paris, FR
This is a Sake bottle made in Japan around 1920s. These kind of bottles are called Kayoi tokkuri. On this bottle, there are a drawing of a Japanese view.
It can be used as serving sa...
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
