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 Saddle

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Pair of Japanese Samurai Saddle Leather Tables with Gold Checkerboard Motif

$7,000 / set

H 17.25 in W 29 in D 23 in

Pair of Japanese Samurai Saddle Leather Tables with Gold Checkerboard Motif

Located in Troy, MI

A pair of modern tables made from 18th - 19th Century Japanese saddle flaps (Aori) Surfaces

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19th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Antique Japanese Saddle

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Japanese Leather Saddle Bag

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H 19 in W 24 in D 0.4 in

Japanese Leather Saddle Bag

Located in San Francisco, CA

Dark brown leather saddle bag with floating red cherry blossoms and green rope was used by horsemen

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1880s Japanese Antique Japanese Saddle

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Leather

Japanese Samurai Riding Saddle with Snowflake Inlay

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H 13 in W 11 in D 16 in

Japanese Samurai Riding Saddle with Snowflake Inlay

Located in Stamford, CT

Pewter Japanese Samurai riding saddle with ebony and rosewood, circa 1800. The piece also features

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Saddle

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Pewter

Samurai Saddle with Snowflake Pewter Inlay

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H 11 in W 17 in D 15.5 in

Samurai Saddle with Snowflake Pewter Inlay

Located in Hudson, NY

Cabinet of curiosities: 18th or 19th century specimen.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Saddle

Pair of Japanese Aorigawa with Gold Waves

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H 0.13 in W 23.5 in D 20 in

Pair of Japanese Aorigawa with Gold Waves

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful antique pair of Japanese Samurai saddle trappings (Aorigawa). These would have hung on

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Saddle

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Leather

Japan, a framed leather Samurai horse parade saddle cover aori, 19th century

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H 25.5 in W 34 in D 2 in

Japan, a framed leather Samurai horse parade saddle cover aori, 19th century

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, a framed leather Samurai horse parade saddle cover aori, frame: 64cm, 25.5” high and 85cm

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Early 19th Century Asian Japonisme Antique Japanese Saddle

Pair of Japanese Pack Saddles, Wood and Copper, Early 20th Century

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H 19 in W 28 in D 2.5 in

Pair of Japanese Pack Saddles, Wood and Copper, Early 20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Pair of Japanese pack saddles, wood and copper, Meiji, early 20th century Burnished and polished

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1910s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Saddle

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Copper

Japanese Saddle

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H 24.5 in W 18 in D 16 in

Japanese Saddle

Located in San Francisco, CA

Meiji period (19th Century) Japanese Kura Lacquered Wood Horse Saddle with brass fittings, leather

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Saddle

PAIR OF JAPANESE SAMURAI CEREMONIAL SADDLE FLANKS (BASFLANS)

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H 20.75 in W 26.75 in

PAIR OF JAPANESE SAMURAI CEREMONIAL SADDLE FLANKS (BASFLANS)

Located in San Francisco, CA

A RARE PAIR OF JAPANESE SAMAURI BLACK LACQUERED LEATHER CEREMONIAL SADDLE FLANKS (BASFLANS) WITH

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18th Century and Earlier Japanese Antique Japanese Saddle

Pair of Coffee tables made from Samurai Saddle Leathers

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H 17 in W 28 in D 22 in

Pair of Coffee tables made from Samurai Saddle Leathers

Located in New York, NY

A wonderful pair of leather Japanes Aorigawa (saddle trappings - part of a samurai's horses

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Saddle

Pair of lacquer tables with 19th century Japanese leather tops

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H 17 in W 27 in D 21 in

Pair of lacquer tables with 19th century Japanese leather tops

Located in New York, NY

A pair of coffee tables with inset tops made from 19th century Japanese Afurikawa. Afurikawa are

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19th Century Antique Japanese Saddle

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A pair of Spanish-colonial Viceregal mother-of-pearl inlaid bureau-cabinets

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A pair of Spanish-colonial Viceregal mother-of-pearl inlaid bureau-cabinets

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Questions About Antique Japanese Saddle

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.