How can I tell if my Japanese pottery is antique?

To tell if your Japanese pottery is antique, look for markings, which usually appear on the bottoms of pieces. If you see the word "Nippon," your piece was likely produced between 1891 and 1921, making it an antique. Pieces marked with the words "made in occupied Japan" originated between 1945 and 1952 and are vintage, based on their age. A "made in Japan" marking may indicate a vintage or contemporary piece. If you don't see any of these markings, consult trusted online resources to get a rough idea of when your pottery was produced. Any piece that dates back 100 years or more is antique. Should you encounter difficulty with the dating process, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Japanese pottery.

Antique Japanese Parasol

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Antique Tiffany Necklace

Tissot Etching

Japanese Figurative Wood Sculptures

Auguste WahlenEtendart Holder and Japanese Parasol - Lithograph by Auguste Wahlen - 1844, 1844

$189

H 9.85 in W 6.7 in D 0.04 in

Etendart Holder and Japanese Parasol - Lithograph by Auguste Wahlen - 1844

Located in Roma, IT

Etendart Holder and Japanese Parasol is a lithograph made by Auguste Wahlen in 1844. Hand colored

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1840s Modern Antique Japanese Parasol

Materials

Lithograph

Antique Print of a Japanese Flag and Parasol, 1843

$227Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.44 in W 6.7 in D 0 in

Antique Print of a Japanese Flag and Parasol, 1843

Located in Langweer, NL

Japanese flag and parasol. This print originates from 'Moeurs, usages et costumes de tous les peuples du

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19th Century Antique Japanese Parasol

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Paper

Antique Edo Period Arita Japanese Porcelain Dish Dame Au Parasol, ca 1680-1700

$1,379Sale Price|39% Off

H 1.23 in Dm 8.31 in

Antique Edo Period Arita Japanese Porcelain Dish Dame Au Parasol, ca 1680-1700

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

rocky landscape. It's a version of the Dame au Parasol scene, which is quite unusual. Unmarked at the

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17th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Parasol

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Print of a Japanese Flag and Parasol by Wahlen, 1843

$94Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.24 in W 6.5 in D 0.02 in

Antique Print of a Japanese Flag and Parasol by Wahlen, 1843

Located in Langweer, NL

Japanese flag and parasol. This print originates from 'Moeurs, usages et costumes de tous les peuples du

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Mid-19th Century Antique Japanese Parasol

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of a Japanese Flag and Parasol by Wahlen, 1843

$142

H 10.24 in W 6.7 in D 0.02 in

Antique Print of a Japanese Flag and Parasol by Wahlen, 1843

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Porte étendart et Parasol Japonais'. Lithograph of a Japanese flag and

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Mid-19th Century Antique Japanese Parasol

Materials

Paper

Antique Woodblock Print Ukiyo - E Kunisada Utagawa - Geisha with Parasol

$492

H 19.1 in W 14.57 in

Antique Woodblock Print Ukiyo - E Kunisada Utagawa - Geisha with Parasol

By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Antique Woodblock Print Ukiyo-e Kunisada UTAGAWA (1786-1865) - Geisha with Parasol. A lovely

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Parasol

Materials

Paper

Chin Jukan XII Large Satsuma Bowl, Parasol Shape, Meiji Period

$4,800

H 5.5 in Dm 10.5 in

Chin Jukan XII Large Satsuma Bowl, Parasol Shape, Meiji Period

Located in Austin, TX

An unusual and very attractive large Satsuma parasol shaped bowl signed Chin Jukan and attributed

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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Parasol

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

James TissotQuerelle d'amoureux. (Quarreling). 1, 1881

$2,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.82 in W 8.5 in D 0.5 in

Querelle d'amoureux. (Quarreling). 1

By James Tissot

Located in Plano, TX

father might have been Tissot). In the middle-ground under the open Japanese parasol lies Lilian Hervey

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19th Century Impressionist Antique Japanese Parasol

Materials

Drypoint, Etching

Recent Sales

Still Life with Japanese Umbrella Signed Camlle Prévost, Roqueplan, circa 1880

Unavailable

H 63.78 in W 42.52 in D 3.55 in

Still Life with Japanese Umbrella Signed Camlle Prévost, Roqueplan, circa 1880

Located in Paris, FR

stands beside it, a beautifully decorated Japanese parasol and a bunch of grapes forming the first plan

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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Japanese Parasol

Materials

Canvas

Meiji Period Bronze of an Oni Holding a Parasol

Sold

H 13 in W 9 in D 0.1 in

Meiji Period Bronze of an Oni Holding a Parasol

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

This figural group shows a mendicant Oni with a tattered umbrella and wearing a voluminous shakudo cloak over gilt tiger mask greaves. A smaller Oni wears similar greaves and a gilt ...

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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Parasol

Materials

Metal

Tiffany & Co. Japanese Motif Enameled Pendant

Sold

W 1.13 in L 2.13 in

Tiffany & Co. Japanese Motif Enameled Pendant

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chevy Chase, MD

A rare nineteenth century Tiffany & Co. Japanese style enameled pendant, supported by bamboo rods

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Japanese Parasol

Materials

18k Gold

James TissotEn plein soleil. (In the Sunlight)., 1881

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H 17.5 in W 21.5 in D 0.5 in

En plein soleil. (In the Sunlight).

By James Tissot

Located in Plano, TX

composition; in the foreground, she is sitting by the closed parasol, together with her eldest child Violet

Category

19th Century Impressionist Antique Japanese Parasol

Materials

Drypoint, Etching

Set of 33 Antique Prints by various Artists (c.1850)

Sold

H 7.88 in W 5.32 in D 0.02 in

Set of 33 Antique Prints by various Artists (c.1850)

Located in Langweer, NL

Inhabitant of Mount Lebanon by Wahlen, 1843 25) Antique Costume Print of a Japanese Flag and Parasol by

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Mid-19th Century Antique Japanese Parasol

Materials

Paper

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Antique Japanese Parasol For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique Japanese parasol you’re looking for. An antique Japanese parasol — often made from metal, paper and ceramic — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique Japanese parasol — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique Japanese parasol made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with louis xv — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique Japanese parasol that is appealing in its simplicity, but Charles Angrand, Yosha Zuko Fuzu and Torii Kiyonaga produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Japanese Parasol?

An antique Japanese parasol can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,679, while the lowest priced sells for $108 and the highest can go for as much as $97,815.

Questions About Antique Japanese Parasol

How can I tell if my Japanese pottery is antique?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
To tell if your Japanese pottery is antique, look for markings, which usually appear on the bottoms of pieces. If you see the word "Nippon," your piece was likely produced between 1891 and 1921, making it an antique. Pieces marked with the words "made in occupied Japan" originated between 1945 and 1952 and are vintage, based on their age. A "made in Japan" marking may indicate a vintage or contemporary piece. If you don't see any of these markings, consult trusted online resources to get a rough idea of when your pottery was produced. Any piece that dates back 100 years or more is antique. Should you encounter difficulty with the dating process, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Japanese pottery.