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How do you date Japanese porcelain?
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To date Japanese porcelain, examine its markings. Generally, the name Nippon appeared on pieces produced between 1891 and 1921. From 1945 to 1952, makers placed a mark that read "Made in Occupied Japan." A piece that is marked simply "Japan" or "Made in Japan" may date from the period just before or during World War II or from after the end of occupation in 1952. When in doubt, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer for help with dating. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Japanese porcelain.
1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
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Imari porcelain oval serving dish - Japan, Edo period - 19th century
By Imari Porcelain
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A large porcelain oval serving dish, finely decorated with classical hand-painted iron red and cobalt blue patterns enhanced with fine gold : flowers, leaves and fantastic animals in...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
1950s Noritake Belmont 5609 Fine Bone China Set, 95 Pieces, 12 Place Settings
By Noritake
Located in Germantown, MD
1950s Noritake Belmont 5609 Fine Bone China Set, 95 Pieces, 12 Place Settings made of:
12 Dinner Plates (10.5")
12 Salad Plates ( 8.5")
12 Bread ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Bone, Porcelain
19th Century Satsuma Japanese Hand Painted Porcelain Tea or Coffee Set 15 Pieces
By Satsuma
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful hand painted and gold porcelain tea or coffee set Satsuma Japanese 15 pieces, 1880s. The service is complete to serve six people at the table includes: 1 teapot, 1 sugar bo...
Category
Antique 1880s Japanese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$1,773 / set
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Japanese Sake cup Porcelain Gold Kutani Ware 1970s Showa
Located in Paris, FR
This is a small cup for drinking sake. It is called Ochoko in Japanese.
It was made in showa era around 1970s. It is made with porcelain and all hand painted.
This is Kutani ware.
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Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Lacquered Japanese Plate with Landscape, Second half 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Lacquered Japanese Plate with Landscape, realized in Japan in the second half of 20th Century.
Very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic
8 Antique Japanese Imari Meiji Scalloped Porcelain Salad Dinner Plates 9"
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of 8 early 20th century Japanese imari porcelain salad / dinner plates with scalloped edges, hand painted with fan-like panels of landscapes and flowers, surrounded with designs ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$640 Sale Price / set
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