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What is the most famous Japanese pottery?

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What is the most famous Japanese pottery?
Opinions vary as to what is the most famous type of Japanese pottery. A few kinds of pottery that originated in Japan have gained fame and are popular with collectors. Among them are Arita or Imari ware, Seto ware, Mino ware, Tokoname ware, Shigaraki ware, Kutani ware and Onta ware. Shop a wide variety of Japanese pottery on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
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Awaji Pottery Japanese Scholar's Desk Yellow Brush Pot/Pencil Cup Bronze Weave
By Awaji Pottery
Located in Wilton, CT
Awaji Pottery brush pot vase in sunny yellow glaze with bronze weaving. From Tamura Kyuhei's Sumoto kiln. 3 3/4" high, 3 1/2" diameter. Impressed export and kiln marks. Some staining...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Ceramics

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Akashi-Awaji Pottery Modernist Manipulated Volcanic Drip Glaze Vase
By Awaji Pottery
Located in Wilton, CT
This Akashi-Awaji pottery vase, dating to circa 1930, exemplifies the modernist direction and innovative glaze work characteristic of late Awaji ware, particularly after the Sanpei k...
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Modern Vases

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Vintage Awaji Pottery Cubist Modernist Polychrome Vase Signed
By Awaji Pottery
Located in Wilton, CT
A vintage Awaji pottery vase, dating to circa 1930, featuring a fragmented Art Deco design depicting a blooming potted plant set against a light green crackle glaze ground. The vase'...
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Modern Vases

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Awaji Pottery Manipulated Jar Heavy Drip Lava Glaze Wabi Sabi Tea Ceremony Vase
By Awaji Pottery
Located in Wilton, CT
Awaji Pottery jar with dents and slashes covered in layers of thick lava glaze, circa 1930. Impressed export mark. Measures: 8 1/2" high, 9" diameter. Excellent condition.
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Art Deco Vases

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Vintage Awaji Pottery Art Deco Atomic Chrome Orange Red Vase
By Awaji Pottery
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage Awaji pottery Art Deco chrome orange vase with three little lug handles at the shoulder. Hand turned. Glaze is bright with nice crystals and variation. 6" high, 6" diameter. ...
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Art Deco Vases

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Awaji Pottery Atomic Chrome Orange Art Deco Vase Vintage Monochrome Old Japanese
By Awaji Pottery
Located in Wilton, CT
Antique Awaji pottery vase in terrific mottled chrome orange glaze. Circa 1930. 5 1/2" high, 5 1/2" diameter. Hairline in shoulder, as shown.
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Art Deco Vases

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