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What is wabi-sabi pottery?

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What is wabi-sabi pottery?
Wabi-sabi pottery refers to earthenware vessels that embody the principles of a Japanese philosophy called wabi-sabi. Proponents of the idea believe that household objects should emphasize function over form, so that they satisfy needs but do not cause people to attach too much meaning to worldly possessions. There is also a focus on finding the beauty in imperfection and simplicity. On 1stDibs, find a collection of wabi-sabi pottery.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Wabi Sabi Pottery in Emerald Green + Celadon
Located in Round Top, TX
This exquisite piece of handmade pottery embodies the spirit of wabi-sabi—a celebration of beauty
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Late 20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Pottery

Japanese Antique Ancient Sueki Sue Ware Wabi-Sabi Pottery Vase Pot Vessel
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, unique, and handcrafted piece of ancient Japanese Sueki Sue ware pottery dating back
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Ceramics

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Pottery, Stoneware

Japanese Antique Ancient Sueki Sue Ware Wabi-Sabi Pottery Vase Vessel Urn
Located in Studio City, CA
encompasses the Japanese Wabi-Sabi aesthetic - the appreciation of beauty that is imperfect, impermanent, and
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Folk Art Ceramics

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Pottery, Stoneware

Wabi Sabi Clay Bowl
Located in Clermont, FL
Antique terracotta clay bowl. Subtle imperfections, symbolizing its age, usage & beauty of natural decay.
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20th Century Unknown Primitive Pottery

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Clay

Vintage Awaji Pottery Drip Vase Japanese Wabi Sabi Zen Ikebana
By Awaji Pottery
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage Awaji pottery tortured and manipulated vase with two little ears at the shoulder and great
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Vases

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Pottery

Japanese Autique Vase, Pottery, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique piece of Japanese pottery. It is a valuable item that is thought to have been
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

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Pottery

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