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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.
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Japanese Nippon Vase As A Lamp
Located in Tampa, FL
decorated lamp began its life as a hand painted Nippon vase, later expertly converted into a functional
Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Meiji Period, Japanese Vases, Gourd, Dai Nippon Kutani Tsukuru c.1890 Japan
By Dai Nippon 1
Located in Glasgow, GB
of the 19th century. These vases feature exceptional decoration, with intricate designs hand-painted
Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Pair Late 19th Century Hand Painted Porcelain Meiji Nippon Vases
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of antique hand-painted porcelain vases from the Nippon era of Japanese porcelain production
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Meiji Vases

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

NIPPON - Art Nouveau Hand Painted & Gilded Ceramic Planter / Vase - Circa 1920
Located in Chatham, ON
NIPPON - Art Nouveau hand painted and gilded ceramic planter / vase on pedestal base - featuring an
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Urns

Materials

Gold Leaf

Nippon - Pair of Vases, c. Early 20th Century Stamped Antique Hand Painted
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A charming pair of early 20th century hand painted Nippon porcelain vases, each featuring twin
Category

Early 20th Century 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

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