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What is an Imari vase?

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What is an Imari vase?
An Imari vase is a porcelain vessel named after the Japanese port from which this type of porcelain was shipped to the West starting in the late 1600s. Imari vases often have rich, traditional designs including colorful and exotic landscapes, birds, twisted trees and other imagery popular at the time. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Imari vases from top sellers worldwide on 1stDibs.
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Imari Porcelain Ceramic Fluted Vase Edo Period Japan
By Imari Porcelain
Located in Miami, FL
Lovely Japanese Edo Period (1603-1867) Imari Porcelain Vase in a European form. Created with a
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Antique 1850s Japanese Edo Vases

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Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery

Pair of Large Imari Porcelain Vases, Japan, Late 19th Century
By Imari Porcelain
Located in PARIS, FR
A very fine pair of Imari porcelain vases, of tapering form with flared top. Decorated with
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese quality Imari vase
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Japanese quality Imari vase, lovely quality shaped Japanese Imari hand painted vase in
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Early 20th Century Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Japanese Quality Imari Vase
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Japanese quality Imari vase, lovely quality shaped Japanese Imari hand painted vase in
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Early 20th Century Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of antique Japanese Imari vases
Located in Ipswich, GB
Pair of antique Japanese imari vases. Hand painted imari shaped vases in wonderful red, blue, green
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Early 20th Century Vases

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Japanese Imari Vase or Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century Japanese Imari vase or lamp. Having classical Imari colors of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Bronze

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