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Unique Antique Chinese Vase in Imperial Style in Dragons Hirado, ca 1830
Unique Antique Chinese Vase in Imperial Style in Dragons Hirado, ca 1830

Unique Antique Chinese Vase in Imperial Style in Dragons Hirado, ca 1830

$2,860

Unique Antique Chinese Vase in Imperial Style in Dragons Hirado, ca 1830

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing this very rare Japanese Edo vase. Damaged and ground down. A very rare Edo period copy of a Chinese Imperial vase.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Bronze Vase, Edo Period
Japanese Bronze Vase, Edo Period

Japanese Bronze Vase, Edo Period

$4,347

Japanese Bronze Vase, Edo Period

Located in London, GB

A Japanese solid bronze Mimikuchi handled vase with crisply detailed spiral design on a beautifully rounded body.

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Vases

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Pottery Hanging Vase/Edo/1800s/Boat-Shaped Vase
Japanese Antique Pottery Hanging Vase/Edo/1800s/Boat-Shaped Vase

Japanese Antique Pottery Hanging Vase/Edo/1800s/Boat-Shaped Vase

$1,100

Japanese Antique Pottery Hanging Vase/Edo/1800s/Boat-Shaped Vase

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a black-glazed boat-shaped pottery made in the late Edo period of Japan. This will be a hanging vase.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Vases

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Edo Period Bronze Vase of Mimikuchi Flying Handle Form
Japanese Edo Period Bronze Vase of Mimikuchi Flying Handle Form

Japanese Edo Period Bronze Vase of Mimikuchi Flying Handle Form

$2,900

Japanese Edo Period Bronze Vase of Mimikuchi Flying Handle Form

Located in Buffalo, NY

A rare Edo period bronze vase with Mimikuchi flying handles, with quartered pear shaped body with spiral to the front and back, supported on a flared base.Amazing Patina, color.

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Antique 1860s Japanese Edo Vases

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Edo Pottery Vase 18th Century / Tsubo
Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Edo Pottery Vase 18th Century / Tsubo

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Edo Pottery Vase 18th Century / Tsubo

$1,800

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Edo Pottery Vase 18th Century / Tsubo

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old ceramic vase made in Japan. It was made in the Edo period (1860s-1860s).

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Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Vases

Materials

Pottery

Japanese antique pottery small vase / Karatsu ware / Edo period / Kyushu region
Japanese antique pottery small vase / Karatsu ware / Edo period / Kyushu region

Japanese antique pottery small vase / Karatsu ware / Edo period / Kyushu region

$700

Japanese antique pottery small vase / Karatsu ware / Edo period / Kyushu region

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

However, there was a slight odor characteristic of antique pottery, so it may be better suited to use as a flower vase or object for spatial presentation rather than as a practical s...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Vases

Materials

Pottery

Double Handle Japanese Bronze Vase After Edo Period
Double Handle Japanese Bronze Vase After Edo Period

Double Handle Japanese Bronze Vase After Edo Period

$3,150

Double Handle Japanese Bronze Vase After Edo Period

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare style of Japanese Edo Period Vase . Cast in lost wax bronze with an unique greenish patina finish .

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1990s American Anglo-Japanese Vases

Materials

Bronze

Pair Of Antique Decorative Urns, Japanese, Bronze, Vase, Edo Period, Victorian
Pair Of Antique Decorative Urns, Japanese, Bronze, Vase, Edo Period, Victorian

Pair Of Antique Decorative Urns, Japanese, Bronze, Vase, Edo Period, Victorian

$2,873Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair Of Antique Decorative Urns, Japanese, Bronze, Vase, Edo Period, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Delightful pair of vases from the latter years of the Edo period Displaying a desirable aged patina throughout Weathered bronze beautifully time-worn, with warm brown and shimmers of...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Urns

Materials

Bronze

Set of Antique Japanese Edo Arita Bowls Porcelain Vases Ormulu Mounted, 1680
Set of Antique Japanese Edo Arita Bowls Porcelain Vases Ormulu Mounted, 1680

Set of Antique Japanese Edo Arita Bowls Porcelain Vases Ormulu Mounted, 1680

$3,304 / set

Set of Antique Japanese Edo Arita Bowls Porcelain Vases Ormulu Mounted, 1680

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A nice and beautiful example of A pair of Japanese Arita bowls Mounted or Oromulu-mounted. The bowl has a fantastic decoration. Edo 17th century Additional information: Material: Po...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Porcelain Double Gourd Vase, Japan Edo Period
Antique Porcelain Double Gourd Vase, Japan Edo Period

Antique Porcelain Double Gourd Vase, Japan Edo Period

$7,890

Antique Porcelain Double Gourd Vase, Japan Edo Period

Located in Roma, IT

This porcelain double gourd vase is a wonderful decorative object realized by a Japanese artist during the Edo period in the early 19th century.

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Mid Century Glazed Studio Pottery Vase, Asian Style, Edo Design, Clay, 5.85"
Mid Century Glazed Studio Pottery Vase, Asian Style, Edo Design, Clay, 5.85"

Mid Century Glazed Studio Pottery Vase, Asian Style, Edo Design, Clay, 5.85"

$295

Mid Century Glazed Studio Pottery Vase, Asian Style, Edo Design, Clay, 5.85"

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A very well crafted globular form glazed pottery Vase in Asian style. Reminiscent of Green Tea Ceremony vessels, the vase has a pleasing ridged body, irregular Olive Grey and Celadon...

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Mid-20th Century Edo Vases

Materials

Clay

Samson Edo Imari Porcelain Covered Jar or Vase, Paris, circa 1880
Samson Edo Imari Porcelain Covered Jar or Vase, Paris, circa 1880

Samson Edo Imari Porcelain Covered Jar or Vase, Paris, circa 1880

$2,875

Samson Edo Imari Porcelain Covered Jar or Vase, Paris, circa 1880

By Edmé Samson

Located in Kinderhook, NY

A fine last quarter 19th century Samson porcelain vase of covered baluster form painted in Japanese Edo Imari style, the original lid with foo dog finial and body having white ground...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Vases

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Antique Japanese Green Flower Vase with Copper in Edo Era, 1860s
Antique Japanese Green Flower Vase with Copper in Edo Era, 1860s

Antique Japanese Green Flower Vase with Copper in Edo Era, 1860s

$722Sale Price|30% Off

Antique Japanese Green Flower Vase with Copper in Edo Era, 1860s

Located in Paris, FR

This is a green and red flower vase made in Japan around 1860 in Edo era. It is designed with a dragon and flowers.

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Antique 1860s Japanese Vases

Materials

Copper

Antique Japanese Porcelain Garniture Vases Blue White Gold Edo Period, 17th C
Antique Japanese Porcelain Garniture Vases Blue White Gold Edo Period, 17th C

Antique Japanese Porcelain Garniture Vases Blue White Gold Edo Period, 17th C

$3,478 / set

Antique Japanese Porcelain Garniture Vases Blue White Gold Edo Period, 17th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

The two porcelain Arita baluster vases with covers. All decorated with with a nice floral decoration and added gold laquer, Japan Edo-Period.

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Edo Period Japanese Claire de Lune Bottle Vases with Lacquer Decoration
Antique Edo Period Japanese Claire de Lune Bottle Vases with Lacquer Decoration

Antique Edo Period Japanese Claire de Lune Bottle Vases with Lacquer Decoration

$2,698 / set

Antique Edo Period Japanese Claire de Lune Bottle Vases with Lacquer Decoration

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Paire of Claire de lune glazed vases with applied Lacquer decoration. Very unusual decoration and lovely pieces. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Primitive Stoneware Jar / Edo period, circa 17th–18th century
Japanese Primitive Stoneware Jar / Edo period, circa 17th–18th century

Japanese Primitive Stoneware Jar / Edo period, circa 17th–18th century

$800

Japanese Primitive Stoneware Jar / Edo period, circa 17th–18th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

The vessel exhibits minor water seepage due to its age. If used as a vase, we recommend placing a watertight container inside.

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Vases

Materials

Pottery

Japanese antique painted pottery / "Eseto" / Edo period, 1800s / Ashtray
Japanese antique painted pottery / "Eseto" / Edo period, 1800s / Ashtray

Japanese antique painted pottery / "Eseto" / Edo period, 1800s / Ashtray

$700

Japanese antique painted pottery / "Eseto" / Edo period, 1800s / Ashtray

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is Seto ware made roughly from the late Edo period to the Meiji period (1800s). It is one of the tobacco tools called "hiire".

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Vases

Materials

Pottery

Edo Japanese Antique Paper-covered Bizen Ware Wide-Mouth Vessel, 17th C
Edo Japanese Antique Paper-covered Bizen Ware Wide-Mouth Vessel, 17th C

Edo Japanese Antique Paper-covered Bizen Ware Wide-Mouth Vessel, 17th C

$1,485

Edo Japanese Antique Paper-covered Bizen Ware Wide-Mouth Vessel, 17th C

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

This wide-mouthed storage jar is attributed to Bizen ware, estimated to date from early Edo period, 17th century. The jar is originally made as a utilitarian vessel for storage, wh...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Vases

Materials

Pottery, Wood, Bamboo, Paper

Antique Japanese Porcelain Blue White Edo Period Arita Jug Ewer Figural, 17th C
Antique Japanese Porcelain Blue White Edo Period Arita Jug Ewer Figural, 17th C

Antique Japanese Porcelain Blue White Edo Period Arita Jug Ewer Figural, 17th C

$1,504

Antique Japanese Porcelain Blue White Edo Period Arita Jug Ewer Figural, 17th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Rare & Beautiful Arita Japanese Porcelain Jug . Scene with figures and birds in a landscape. This 17th Century Japanese Export Porcelain Jug or Ewer, Arita Kilns c.1670-1690 is pain...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Small Antique Japanese Arita Blue and White Jar Edo Period, circa 1670-1690
Small Antique Japanese Arita Blue and White Jar Edo Period, circa 1670-1690

Small Antique Japanese Arita Blue and White Jar Edo Period, circa 1670-1690

$1,376

Small Antique Japanese Arita Blue and White Jar Edo Period, circa 1670-1690

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Edo period, underglaze blue. Sharing with you this unsual type of Jar with lid. With a beautifully painted Phoenix scene. The porcelain is a bit more bright than we usually see on t...

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Antique 17th Century Asian Edo Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Edo Period Decorative Planter, Japanese, Bronze, Jardiniere, Victorian
Antique Edo Period Decorative Planter, Japanese, Bronze, Jardiniere, Victorian

Antique Edo Period Decorative Planter, Japanese, Bronze, Jardiniere, Victorian

$1,680Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Edo Period Decorative Planter, Japanese, Bronze, Jardiniere, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Edo period decorative planter. A Japanese, bronze jardiniere bowl, dating to the Victorian era, circa 1850. Graced with dashing relief and great tonality Displays...

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Antique 1850s Japanese Edo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Bronze

Shigaraki Tsubo Ceramic Vessel, Edo Style, Glazed, Japan, 18th Century
Shigaraki Tsubo Ceramic Vessel, Edo Style, Glazed, Japan, 18th Century

Shigaraki Tsubo Ceramic Vessel, Edo Style, Glazed, Japan, 18th Century

$3,500

Shigaraki Tsubo Ceramic Vessel, Edo Style, Glazed, Japan, 18th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Japanese ceramic vessel from Shiga, Japan. This piece gains its unique glaze and irregularities from the firing process in which wood is added to the kiln. The ash that is produced t...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Ko-Kutani Edo Period 1650-1670 Century Japanese Porcelain Dish Arita
Antique Ko-Kutani Edo Period 1650-1670 Century Japanese Porcelain Dish Arita

Antique Ko-Kutani Edo Period 1650-1670 Century Japanese Porcelain Dish Arita

$1,320

Antique Ko-Kutani Edo Period 1650-1670 Century Japanese Porcelain Dish Arita

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice leaf shaped Celadon dish of moulded shape. with nice blue color also in one corner. Unusual shape and painting. Early Edo period. Condition crackle lines all over, som...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Edo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

6# Japanese Edo period Gold Imari Porcelain Butterfly Tea Bowl & Saucer Japan
6# Japanese Edo period Gold Imari Porcelain Butterfly Tea Bowl & Saucer Japan

6# Japanese Edo period Gold Imari Porcelain Butterfly Tea Bowl & Saucer Japan

$1,421

6# Japanese Edo period Gold Imari Porcelain Butterfly Tea Bowl & Saucer Japan

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Nice Edo period tea set with imari floral and butterfly decoration Condition 4 bowls crackled all over, 1 bowl with glaze line inside, 1 bowl perfect. Dishes 5 perfect, 1 with small...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Antique Small Vase Made of Tin/1800s-1920/Casting Vase
Japanese Antique Small Vase Made of Tin/1800s-1920/Casting Vase

Japanese Antique Small Vase Made of Tin/1800s-1920/Casting Vase

$1,000

Japanese Antique Small Vase Made of Tin/1800s-1920/Casting Vase

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a tin vase made from the late Edo period to the early Taisho period (1800s-1920).

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Vases

Materials

Tin

Japanese antique pottery Small vase [Tamba vase] White/ Late 19th century
Japanese antique pottery Small vase [Tamba vase] White/ Late 19th century

Japanese antique pottery Small vase [Tamba vase] White/ Late 19th century

$500

Japanese antique pottery Small vase [Tamba vase] White/ Late 19th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is thought to date from the late Edo period to the Meiji period, around the second half of the 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Vases

Materials

Pottery

Perfect Antique Edo period Ca 1680 Japanese Porcelain Plate Arita Kraak Dish
Perfect Antique Edo period Ca 1680 Japanese Porcelain Plate Arita Kraak Dish

Perfect Antique Edo period Ca 1680 Japanese Porcelain Plate Arita Kraak Dish

$3,061

Perfect Antique Edo period Ca 1680 Japanese Porcelain Plate Arita Kraak Dish

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this very nice edo period, 1680-1700, example. With a central scene of a flowers. The rim beautifully painted. The base is blank. Unmarked at base Arita ware, also...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Edo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Edo period Ca 1670 Japanese Ming Style Porcelain Ghendis Arita Kraak
Antique Edo period Ca 1670 Japanese Ming Style Porcelain Ghendis Arita Kraak

Antique Edo period Ca 1670 Japanese Ming Style Porcelain Ghendis Arita Kraak

$2,709

Antique Edo period Ca 1670 Japanese Ming Style Porcelain Ghendis Arita Kraak

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this very nice edo period, 1670-1680 examples. With a landscape scene. The rim beautifully painted. The base is blank. Unmarked at base Arita ware, also known as A...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Edo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Edo Period Bizen Vase
Edo Period Bizen Vase

Edo Period Bizen Vase

$8,500

Edo Period Bizen Vase

Located in Hudson, NY

Edo period Bizen vase, late Edo period (mid-19th century) ceramic vase from Bizen, one of the six ancient kilns in Japan.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese antique pottery Small vase [Tamba vase] Dark Brown/ Late 19th century
Japanese antique pottery Small vase [Tamba vase] Dark Brown/ Late 19th century

Japanese antique pottery Small vase [Tamba vase] Dark Brown/ Late 19th century

$600

Japanese antique pottery Small vase [Tamba vase] Dark Brown/ Late 19th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a small jar fired in Tamba, Japan. It is thought to date from the late Edo period to the Meiji period, around the second half of the 19th century. Although it is small enough...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Vases

Materials

Pottery

Edo Japanese Porcelain Arita Blue & White Ghendi Kendi Antique Floral, 17th Cen
Edo Japanese Porcelain Arita Blue & White Ghendi Kendi Antique Floral, 17th Cen

Edo Japanese Porcelain Arita Blue & White Ghendi Kendi Antique Floral, 17th Cen

$749

Edo Japanese Porcelain Arita Blue & White Ghendi Kendi Antique Floral, 17th Cen

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Very nice blue & White Kendi/Ghendi, 200mm high. With a floral landscape scene. Nicely carved also. Beautiful piece! The 'kendi', a drinking water vessel with a spout but no handle,...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Antique Large Pottery Vase 1860s-1900s / Tamba
Japanese Antique Large Pottery Vase 1860s-1900s / Tamba

Japanese Antique Large Pottery Vase 1860s-1900s / Tamba

$1,500

Japanese Antique Large Pottery Vase 1860s-1900s / Tamba

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Tamba Ware Vase Late Edo Period to End of the Edo Period This antique vase is striking with its powerfully protruding shoulders and low, stable center of gravity.

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Vases

Materials

Pottery

Assembled Pair of Japanese and Korean Porcelain Calligraphy Vases
Assembled Pair of Japanese and Korean Porcelain Calligraphy Vases

Assembled Pair of Japanese and Korean Porcelain Calligraphy Vases

$810 / set

Assembled Pair of Japanese and Korean Porcelain Calligraphy Vases

By Okurayama Studio

Located in Lomita, CA

This striking assembled pair features two porcelain vases from East Asia—one Japanese, one Korean—each a masterful expression of 20th-century ceramic artistry, blending tradition wit...

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Late 20th Century Edo Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Green Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Japanese Master Artist
Green Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Japanese Master Artist

Green Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Japanese Master Artist

$1,500

Green Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Japanese Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Contemporary decorative Porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in green on an attractive shape body, a signed work by highly acclaimed master porcelain artist of the Imari-Arita re...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Edo Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Antique Paper-pasted Jar / Pottery Vases / 19th century / Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Paper-pasted Jar / Pottery Vases / 19th century / Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Paper-pasted Jar / Pottery Vases / 19th century / Wabi-sabi

$800

Japanese Antique Paper-pasted Jar / Pottery Vases / 19th century / Wabi-sabi

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

The result is a rich, leather-like texture that reveals glimpses of Japanese characters and aged patinas, inviting both visual and tactile exploration. The original vase is thought t...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Vases

Materials

Pottery

Set of 3 Antique Japanese Porcelain Garniture Vases Blood & Milk, 17th Century
Set of 3 Antique Japanese Porcelain Garniture Vases Blood & Milk, 17th Century

Set of 3 Antique Japanese Porcelain Garniture Vases Blood & Milk, 17th Century

$3,304 / set

Set of 3 Antique Japanese Porcelain Garniture Vases Blood & Milk, 17th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Decoration Type / Colour: Imari Japanese Style: Arita Region of Origin: Japan Period: 17th century Japan Dynasty Period: Edo Per...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Jardiniere Bowl, Japanese, Bronze, Decorative Planter, Edo, Victorian
Antique Jardiniere Bowl, Japanese, Bronze, Decorative Planter, Edo, Victorian

Antique Jardiniere Bowl, Japanese, Bronze, Decorative Planter, Edo, Victorian

$1,805Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Jardiniere Bowl, Japanese, Bronze, Decorative Planter, Edo, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique jardiniere bowl. A Japanese, bronze decorative planter in Edo period taste, dating to the Victorian age, circa 1850. Pleasingly generous of size and accentuated ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Victorian Planters, Cachepots and Jard...

Materials

Bronze

Studio Art Ceramic Vase Turquoise & Brush Stroke Bird, likely Japan, 1980s
Studio Art Ceramic Vase Turquoise & Brush Stroke Bird, likely Japan, 1980s

Studio Art Ceramic Vase Turquoise & Brush Stroke Bird, likely Japan, 1980s

$348

Studio Art Ceramic Vase Turquoise & Brush Stroke Bird, likely Japan, 1980s

Located in Andernach, DE

Beautiful, most likely originates in Japan: large round ceramic vase in an eggshell blue to turquoise glaze. The general style is inspired by the marvellous brush painting style of t...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Edo Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Antique Copper Tub 1800s-1860s / Flower Vase Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Copper Tub 1800s-1860s / Flower Vase Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Copper Tub 1800s-1860s / Flower Vase Wabi Sabi

$640Sale Price|20% Off

Japanese Antique Copper Tub 1800s-1860s / Flower Vase Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old copper tub made in Japan. It was made during the Edo period (1800s-1860s) and used as a tool to draw water from a well. This tool is one of the tools of daily life tha...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Vases

Materials

Copper, Iron

Japanese Antique Large Pottery Vase late 19th early 20th century / Wabi Sabi /
Japanese Antique Large Pottery Vase late 19th early 20th century / Wabi Sabi /

Japanese Antique Large Pottery Vase late 19th early 20th century / Wabi Sabi /

$1,800

Japanese Antique Large Pottery Vase late 19th early 20th century / Wabi Sabi /

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a large antique Japanese ceramic jar, embodying a strong sculptural presence shaped by earth, fire, and the passage of time. It is believed to originate from the Tokoname re...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Vases

Materials

Pottery

Antique Chinese Vase Late Qing Dynasty or Republic Porcelain Made into a Lamp
Antique Chinese Vase Late Qing Dynasty or Republic Porcelain Made into a Lamp

Antique Chinese Vase Late Qing Dynasty or Republic Porcelain Made into a Lamp

$1,089

Antique Chinese Vase Late Qing Dynasty or Republic Porcelain Made into a Lamp

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Top quality vase Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century Interesting article about Japanese Cloisonne can be found here; https://www.sothebys .com/en/articles/japanese-cloisonne-enamels...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Edo Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Japanese Ando Jubei (1876-1956) Signed Cloisonné Vase With Roses
Vintage Japanese Ando Jubei (1876-1956) Signed Cloisonné Vase With Roses

Vintage Japanese Ando Jubei (1876-1956) Signed Cloisonné Vase With Roses

$1,695

Vintage Japanese Ando Jubei (1876-1956) Signed Cloisonné Vase With Roses

By Ando Jubei

Located in Centennial, CO

This large and rare antique vase was created by Japanese master artist Ando Jubei (1876-1956) during the Meiji period. The sterling silver body was covered with cloisonné enamel and ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Vases

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Planter, Japanese, Bronze, Decorative Jardiniere, Edo, Victorian, C.1860
Antique Planter, Japanese, Bronze, Decorative Jardiniere, Edo, Victorian, C.1860

Antique Planter, Japanese, Bronze, Decorative Jardiniere, Edo, Victorian, C.1860

$1,805Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Planter, Japanese, Bronze, Decorative Jardiniere, Edo, Victorian, C.1860

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique planter. A Japanese, bronze decorative jardiniere in Tokugawa or Edo taste, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860. Fascinatingly decorative planter with ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Victorian Planters, Cachepots and Jard...

Materials

Bronze

19th Japanese antique Tsubo, paper covered pottery vase wabi sabi pot, wood lid
19th Japanese antique Tsubo, paper covered pottery vase wabi sabi pot, wood lid

19th Japanese antique Tsubo, paper covered pottery vase wabi sabi pot, wood lid

$730

19th Japanese antique Tsubo, paper covered pottery vase wabi sabi pot, wood lid

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

This Tsubo, pottery Jar is a product of, at least late Edo era (estimate 1840s-1860) estimate from the style & condition.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Paper

Japanese Edo Period Bronze Jardinière w/ Birds & Cherry Blossom Tree, 19th C.
Japanese Edo Period Bronze Jardinière w/ Birds & Cherry Blossom Tree, 19th C.

Japanese Edo Period Bronze Jardinière w/ Birds & Cherry Blossom Tree, 19th C.

$5,500

Japanese Edo Period Bronze Jardinière w/ Birds & Cherry Blossom Tree, 19th C.

Located in New York, NY

#350 Japanese Edo Period Bronze Jardinière w/ Birds & Cherry Blossom Tree, 19th C. DIMENSIONS: Height: 9 inches Diameter: 12 inches DETAILS Edo Period (1603-1868) Meiji Period (...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Planters, Cachepots and Jard...

Materials

Bronze

Antique Edo/Meiji 19th c Fish Incense Burners Okimono Bronze Japanese Statue
Antique Edo/Meiji 19th c Fish Incense Burners Okimono Bronze Japanese Statue

Antique Edo/Meiji 19th c Fish Incense Burners Okimono Bronze Japanese Statue

$2,033

Antique Edo/Meiji 19th c Fish Incense Burners Okimono Bronze Japanese Statue

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Country of origin: Japan Age: Edo/Meiji Period 19th century Size: 11 cm high Condition: Good condition. SIze: 19x11cm Period 19th century

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Edo/Meiji 19th c Ox Okimono Bronze Japanese Statue Morimasa Signed
Antique Edo/Meiji 19th c Ox Okimono Bronze Japanese Statue Morimasa Signed

Antique Edo/Meiji 19th c Ox Okimono Bronze Japanese Statue Morimasa Signed

$2,032

Antique Edo/Meiji 19th c Ox Okimono Bronze Japanese Statue Morimasa Signed

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Country of origin: Japan Age: Edo/Meiji Period 19th century Size: 19 cm x 11 cm Diameter Condition: Good condition. SIze: 19x11cm Period 19th century

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Graceful Japanese Gourd Vase, Black and Brown Glazed Textured Ceramic, 20th Cent
Graceful Japanese Gourd Vase, Black and Brown Glazed Textured Ceramic, 20th Cent

Graceful Japanese Gourd Vase, Black and Brown Glazed Textured Ceramic, 20th Cent

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H 12 in Dm 8 in

Graceful Japanese Gourd Vase, Black and Brown Glazed Textured Ceramic, 20th Cent

Located in New York, NY

A traditional elongated form popularized during the Edo period, the vase's stark simplicity nevertheless reads as highly modern.

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Japanese Arita Porcelain Dish With Imari Vase Decor, Japan Edo Period
Japanese Arita Porcelain Dish With Imari Vase Decor, Japan Edo Period

Japanese Arita Porcelain Dish With Imari Vase Decor, Japan Edo Period

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H 1.58 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in

Japanese Arita Porcelain Dish With Imari Vase Decor, Japan Edo Period

Located in Saverne, Grand Est

Arita porcelain dish decorated with a vase and flowers. A tiny chip at 11 o'clock, otherwise excellent condition ! Japan, late 18th century.

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

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Porcelain

A Rare and Large Signed Japanese Green and Brown Patinated Bronze Flying Handle
A Rare and Large Signed Japanese Green and Brown Patinated Bronze Flying Handle

A Rare and Large Signed Japanese Green and Brown Patinated Bronze Flying Handle

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H 12 in W 18 in D 9.5 in

A Rare and Large Signed Japanese Green and Brown Patinated Bronze Flying Handle

Located in New York, NY

Of exceptional quality and scale with crisp modeling and subtle patination. The circular top issuing scrolled flying handles, the quartered pear shaped-body with spirals, on a flared...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Vases

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Japanese Porcelain Shonzui Mizusashi
Japanese Porcelain Shonzui Mizusashi

Japanese Porcelain Shonzui Mizusashi

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H 9.5 in Dm 11 in

Japanese Porcelain Shonzui Mizusashi

Located in Woodbury, CT

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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Vases

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A Museum Quality Japanese Hirado bottle vase. Signed . Edo period
A Museum Quality Japanese Hirado bottle vase. Signed . Edo period

A Museum Quality Japanese Hirado bottle vase. Signed . Edo period

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H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 11.03 in

A Museum Quality Japanese Hirado bottle vase. Signed . Edo period

Located in London, GB

A Museum Quality Japanese Hirado bottle vase. Signed . Edo period A Tall-Necked Hirado Vase Edo - Meiji period (19th century) Oviform with tall neck, hand painted in underglaze ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

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Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Vase/ Satsuma, Edo Period, 23.25"h, 19th Century
Japanese Porcelain Vase/ Satsuma, Edo Period, 23.25"h, 19th Century

Japanese Porcelain Vase/ Satsuma, Edo Period, 23.25"h, 19th Century

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H 23.25 in Dm 7.5 in

Japanese Porcelain Vase/ Satsuma, Edo Period, 23.25"h, 19th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Japanese Porcelain Vase/ Satsuma, Edo Period, Three Dimensional with Flowers & Vines Draping Over Fabric Swags, Signed Originally $ 2,995.00 Satsuma ware (薩摩焼 satsuma-yaki), so...

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Antique 19th Century Ceramics

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Porcelain

Japanese Arita Porcelain Vase with Imari Decoration, Japan Edo Period
Japanese Arita Porcelain Vase with Imari Decoration, Japan Edo Period

Japanese Arita Porcelain Vase with Imari Decoration, Japan Edo Period

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H 15.75 in Dm 6.7 in

Japanese Arita Porcelain Vase with Imari Decoration, Japan Edo Period

Located in Saverne, Grand Est

Important vase with gadrooned body in Arita porcelain with blue, coral and gold decoration of flowers in reserves on a background of lattices and foliage. Japan, 18th century.

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Ceramics

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Porcelain

Rare Pair of Japanese Satsuma Earthenware Vases, Japan Late Edo Period
Rare Pair of Japanese Satsuma Earthenware Vases, Japan Late Edo Period

Rare Pair of Japanese Satsuma Earthenware Vases, Japan Late Edo Period

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H 11.82 in Dm 6.3 in

Rare Pair of Japanese Satsuma Earthenware Vases, Japan Late Edo Period

Located in Saverne, Grand Est

Signed "Satsuma Hododa" surmounted by the circle with the cross, coat of arms of the Shimazu clan. Japan, late Edo.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Ceramics

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Earthenware

French Chinoiserie Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Edo Imari Potpourri Vase and Cover
French Chinoiserie Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Edo Imari Potpourri Vase and Cover

French Chinoiserie Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Edo Imari Potpourri Vase and Cover

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H 20.28 in W 14.97 in D 12.6 in

French Chinoiserie Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Edo Imari Potpourri Vase and Cover

Located in Melbourne, AU

This large pot-pourri or covered vase stands over 20 inches tall and about 15 inches wide across the handles - very substantial.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Porcelain

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Bronze

A Pair of Edo Period Mounted Porcelain Satsuma Vases with Lids
A Pair of Edo Period Mounted Porcelain Satsuma Vases with Lids

A Pair of Edo Period Mounted Porcelain Satsuma Vases with Lids

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H 14 in Dm 4.75 in

A Pair of Edo Period Mounted Porcelain Satsuma Vases with Lids

Located in San Francisco, CA

Each with lids of gilt bronze; surmounting a six sided vessel; decorated with imperial court, religious figures and dignitary motifs; embellished with gilt accents; the whole raised ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Porcelain

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Ormolu

Mid-19th Century, Imari Sake Vase, White and Blue, Edo Period, Art of Japan
Mid-19th Century, Imari Sake Vase, White and Blue, Edo Period, Art of Japan

Mid-19th Century, Imari Sake Vase, White and Blue, Edo Period, Art of Japan

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H 16.93 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in

Mid-19th Century, Imari Sake Vase, White and Blue, Edo Period, Art of Japan

Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK

The sophisticated technique of controlling firing temperature has guaranteed an excellent condition to the sake vase with no cracks. Art of Japan Mid-19th century, Edo period ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Other Antiquities

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Ceramic

19th Century Japanese Patinated Bronze Vase
19th Century Japanese Patinated Bronze Vase

19th Century Japanese Patinated Bronze Vase

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H 12.2 in Dm 9.8 in

19th Century Japanese Patinated Bronze Vase

Located in Paris, FR

A patinated bronze vase in shape of a baluster, Japan, late Edo period (1600-1868)

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Bronze

Japanese Brown Tamba Ceramic Vase, 17th Century
Japanese Brown Tamba Ceramic Vase, 17th Century

Japanese Brown Tamba Ceramic Vase, 17th Century

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H 13 in Dm 6 in

Japanese Brown Tamba Ceramic Vase, 17th Century

Located in New York, NY

Excellent condition Edo period, circa 1650. Measures: 13” high x 6” in diameter.

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Antique Mid-17th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

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Ceramic

Pair of Imari Vases with Lids
Pair of Imari Vases with Lids

Pair of Imari Vases with Lids

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H 16 in Dm 7.5 in

Pair of Imari Vases with Lids

Located in Sheffield, MA

Large pair of Japanese Imari ribbed vases and lids, decorated in iron reds and cobalt blues, the body with four shield-shapes enclosing trees and flowers, the lids with large finials...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Edo Ceramics

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Pottery

Pair of Imari Vases with Lids and Foo Dog Finials
Pair of Imari Vases with Lids and Foo Dog Finials

Pair of Imari Vases with Lids and Foo Dog Finials

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H 13.5 in Dm 7 in

Pair of Imari Vases with Lids and Foo Dog Finials

Located in Sheffield, MA

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Antique 1830s Japanese Edo Ceramics

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Huge Near Pair of Late Japanese Octagonal Arita Blue and White Vases
Huge Near Pair of Late Japanese Octagonal Arita Blue and White Vases

Huge Near Pair of Late Japanese Octagonal Arita Blue and White Vases

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H 14.18 in Dm 22.45 in

Huge Near Pair of Late Japanese Octagonal Arita Blue and White Vases

Located in Banksmeadow, NSW

A huge near pair of late 17th century Japanese octagonal arita blue and white vases. The vases octagonal form with phoenixes and large blossoming foliage around the body within st...

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Antique 1680s Japanese Edo Ceramics

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Porcelain

Pair of Japanese Kakiemon Vases, circa 1710 with French Gilt Bronze Mounts
Pair of Japanese Kakiemon Vases, circa 1710 with French Gilt Bronze Mounts

Pair of Japanese Kakiemon Vases, circa 1710 with French Gilt Bronze Mounts

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H 11.03 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in

Pair of Japanese Kakiemon Vases, circa 1710 with French Gilt Bronze Mounts

Located in Paris, FR

A pair of Japanese Kakiemon vases, circa 1710, redecorated in Holland with monkeys circa 1730, with French gilt bronze mounts signed "L’Escalier De crystal", Paris, circa 1850 (Sma...

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Antique Early 1700s Japanese Edo Ceramics

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Bronze

Bespoke Antique Single Slab Coffee Table, Sand Cast Brass Base by P. Tendercool
Bespoke Antique Single Slab Coffee Table, Sand Cast Brass Base by P. Tendercool

Bespoke Antique Single Slab Coffee Table, Sand Cast Brass Base by P. Tendercool

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H 13.19 in W 28.75 in D 78.35 in

Bespoke Antique Single Slab Coffee Table, Sand Cast Brass Base by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer

Located in Bangkok, TH

For the design of the PT20 low bases we found inspiration in our Edo period collection of Japanese vases. We opted for natural brass which in our opinion works wonders with the light...

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2010s Thai Minimalist Sofa Tables

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Brass

Low Table in Antique Single Slap Hardwood with brass base, by P. Tendercool
Low Table in Antique Single Slap Hardwood with brass base, by P. Tendercool

Low Table in Antique Single Slap Hardwood with brass base, by P. Tendercool

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H 13 in W 77.17 in D 28.35 in

Low Table in Antique Single Slap Hardwood with brass base, by P. Tendercool

By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer

Located in Bangkok, TH

We mounted the slab on sand-cast Brass bases we designed after a bronze Edo-period vase in our collection. (we are fornar antiques dealers).

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2010s Thai Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Japanese Edo period vase/17th to 19th century/Antique vase/Natural glaze
Japanese Edo period vase/17th to 19th century/Antique vase/Natural glaze

Japanese Edo period vase/17th to 19th century/Antique vase/Natural glaze

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H 17.72 in Dm 15.24 in

Japanese Edo period vase/17th to 19th century/Antique vase/Natural glaze

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a Tokoname ware pot made around the Edo period. Tokoname ware is one of the oldest kilns in Japan. Tokoname is a kiln located in Aichi prefecture, Japan. (Tokoname kiln is ma...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Vases

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Pottery

Japanese 18th Century Edo Period Imari Porcelain Ceremonial Vase, circa 1740
Japanese 18th Century Edo Period Imari Porcelain Ceremonial Vase, circa 1740

Japanese 18th Century Edo Period Imari Porcelain Ceremonial Vase, circa 1740

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H 14.5 in Dm 8 in

Japanese 18th Century Edo Period Imari Porcelain Ceremonial Vase, circa 1740

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite large mid 18th century Japanese Imari porcelain ceremonial vase, circa 1740s, Edo period (1603-1868). It depicts an auspicious "ho-ho" or "phoenix" and flower motif in coba...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Vases

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Porcelain

Japanese antique copper vase/Edo period/1700-1800s/wall-hanging object
Japanese antique copper vase/Edo period/1700-1800s/wall-hanging object

Japanese antique copper vase/Edo period/1700-1800s/wall-hanging object

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H 9.26 in W 8.67 in D 2.76 in

Japanese antique copper vase/Edo period/1700-1800s/wall-hanging object

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an item called "wani-guchi" that was made around the Edo period. It is a metal tool that is hung on the eaves of shrines and temples. When making a pilgrimage, a thick net su...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Vases

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Copper

Japanese Antique Pottery Vase / 1600-1800 / Edo Period / "Echizen Ware" Jar
Japanese Antique Pottery Vase / 1600-1800 / Edo Period / "Echizen Ware" Jar

Japanese Antique Pottery Vase / 1600-1800 / Edo Period / "Echizen Ware" Jar

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H 15.36 in Dm 15.36 in

Japanese Antique Pottery Vase / 1600-1800 / Edo Period / "Echizen Ware" Jar

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a jar made around the Edo period (1600-1800). It is a plump shape. The glaze is hung very neatly.

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Vases

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Pottery

Pair of Japanese Edo Period Foliate and Bird Relief Decorated Bronze Vases
Pair of Japanese Edo Period Foliate and Bird Relief Decorated Bronze Vases

Pair of Japanese Edo Period Foliate and Bird Relief Decorated Bronze Vases

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H 11.25 in Dm 6 in

Pair of Japanese Edo Period Foliate and Bird Relief Decorated Bronze Vases

Located in Milford, NH

An attractive pair of Japanese Edo Period bronze vases with relief foliate and bird decoration, probably dating to the early 19th century, in very good overall condition, with minima...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Vases

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Bronze

Japanese Old Pottery Edo Period 1800s-1900s/Antique Vessel Ceramic Flower Vase
Japanese Old Pottery Edo Period 1800s-1900s/Antique Vessel Ceramic Flower Vase

Japanese Old Pottery Edo Period 1800s-1900s/Antique Vessel Ceramic Flower Vase

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H 19.69 in Dm 14.97 in

Japanese Old Pottery Edo Period 1800s-1900s/Antique Vessel Ceramic Flower Vase

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is a jar baked in Shigaraki (Shiga Prefecture) in Japan. The era seems to be from the Edo period to the Meiji period (1800 to 1900). It is used to store tea leaves. The shape...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Vases

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Pottery

Japanese Old Pottery Edo Period 1750s-1860s/Antique Vessel Vase Wabisabi-Art
Japanese Old Pottery Edo Period 1750s-1860s/Antique Vessel Vase Wabisabi-Art

Japanese Old Pottery Edo Period 1750s-1860s/Antique Vessel Vase Wabisabi-Art

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H 21.07 in W 18.9 in D 18.12 in

Japanese Old Pottery Edo Period 1750s-1860s/Antique Vessel Vase Wabisabi-Art

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is a jar baked in Japan's TOKONAME (Aichi Prefecture). The era seems to be the Edo period (1750-1860). In Japan, this jar was used to carry water. It's done its job, but it...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Vases

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Pottery

Japanese Edo Period Tokoname Ware 17th-18th Century / Pottery Vase Jar Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Edo Period Tokoname Ware 17th-18th Century / Pottery Vase Jar Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Edo Period Tokoname Ware 17th-18th Century / Pottery Vase Jar Wabi-Sabi

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H 19.69 in Dm 16.93 in

Japanese Edo Period Tokoname Ware 17th-18th Century / Pottery Vase Jar Wabi-Sabi

By Axel Vervoordt

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is a large Japanese storage jar known as a Tokoname tsubo, dating to the Edo period. The rich surface of the clay, shaped by the passage of time, and the powerful, purpose-drive...

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Vases

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Pottery

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Edo Vases For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of edo vases available for sale. Each of these unique edo vases was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, pottery and porcelain. We have 377 antique and vintage edo vases in-stock, while there are 9 modern editions to choose from as well. Edo vases have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Victorian and mid-century modern edo vases are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made edo vases over the years, but those made by Arita, Japanese Studio and Imari Porcelain are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Edo Vases?

Prices for edo vases start at $0 and top out at $119,369 with the average selling for $1,800.

A Close Look at Edo Furniture

Edo furniture was created during a flourishing time for the decorative arts owing to the stability of the Tokugawa shogunate rule in Japan. Spanning from 1603 to 1867, this era of peace and economic growth supported artistic advancements in lacquer, woodblock printing, porcelain and other artisanal trades. Because the country was largely isolated, there was little outside influence, leading to centuries of exceptional attention to the design of its furnishings and the quality of its traditional arts.

Unlike during the Meiji period that followed, with an increase in domestic and international markets, furniture during the Edo period was predominately commissioned by the ruling class, although people from across social groups benefited from the burgeoning metropolitan hubs for artisanal trades. For instance, Kyoto became a major center for lacquer art. Most furniture pieces were made from wood such as cedar or ash, including the era’s sashimono cabinets, which involved fine joinery and were rooted in the Heian period.

Sashimono cabinets, which were built by master craftsmen in a range of different wood types owing to the various trees that populate Japan, occasionally featured a stack of slender drawers as well as sliding doors. They were popular with everyone from samurai to kabuki actors. Tansu storage chests crafted from wood with metal fittings were also common in Edo-period homes. Some were designed to be easily portable while others were made to double as staircases.

Painted folding screens, called byōbu, were also fashionable, with Japanese artists inspired by nature, literature and scenes of history and daily life to create vivid works. In Buddhist temples and the palatial homes of the aristocratic class, fusuma, or large sliding panels, would sometimes be adorned with gold or silver leaf. These dividers allowed interiors to change throughout the day, closing in small spaces for personal use or reflecting candlelight to illuminate communal spaces after dark.

Find a collection of Edo tables, lighting, decorative objects, wall decorations and more furniture on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Decorative Objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

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