What is Hirado porcelain?

Hirado porcelain or Hirado ware is made in Japan. Most often it’s made in Makawachi so you will hear it referred to as Mikawachi ware at times. A sometsuke underglaze of cobalt and white is most popular as it highlights the fine grain of the porcelain and the complicated details and elaborate openwork. Shop a collection of Hirado ware from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What Hirado is depends on the context. Hirado is a city in Nagasaki, Japan, well known for producing white and blue porcelain. You will sometimes see the pieces produced in the region called Hirado or Hirado ware. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Hirado ware.

What is Japanese pottery called?

Japanese pottery is called tojiki or yakimono. Various types have names of their own. For example, porcelain made during the Edo period is arita-yaki, while blue and white porcelain is seto-mono. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Japanese pottery on 1stDibs.

Hirado Porcelain

16th Century Chinese Blue And White Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Bird

Japanese Ceramics Edo Period Or Earlier

Japanese Late Meiji Period Hirado Porcelain Incense Vessel, Ca. 1890-1910

$2,200

H 5.5 in Dm 4.5 in

Japanese Late Meiji Period Hirado Porcelain Incense Vessel, Ca. 1890-1910

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Late Meiji Period (1868-1912) Hirado Porcelain Incense Vessel Ca. 1890-1910 DIMENSIONS

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Antique 1890s Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Art Nouvea Meiji Period Hirado Porcelain, Seated Sleeping Cat, ca. 1900

$4,200

H 9.5 in W 6 in D 7.5 in

Japanese Art Nouvea Meiji Period Hirado Porcelain, Seated Sleeping Cat, ca. 1900

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Art Nouveau Meiji Period Hirado Porcelain Figure of Seated Sleeping Cat, Ca. 1900

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Hirado Porcelain Koro Censer Meiji Dynasty

$7,000

H 9.45 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in

Hirado Porcelain Koro Censer Meiji Dynasty

By Hirado

Located in Mérida, YU

This is an original Japanese Antique Porcelain Hirado Koro Censer circa 1850-1890 Meiji Dynasty. In

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Late Meiji Period Hirado Porcelain Figurine of a Fish, Ca. 1890-1910

$2,900

H 9.5 in W 4 in D 5 in

Japanese Late Meiji Period Hirado Porcelain Figurine of a Fish, Ca. 1890-1910

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Late Meiji Period Hirado Porcelain Figurine of a Fish, Ca. 1890-1910 Meiji Period (1868

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

A Rare Edo Period Hirado Porcelain Netsuke, Japan Circa 1850

$1,200

H 0.88 in W 2.18 in D 1 in

A Rare Edo Period Hirado Porcelain Netsuke, Japan Circa 1850

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

The recumbent white porcelain figure of a pug dog shown baring its teeth, decorated by hand with

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Hirado Porcelain Ink Pot Well Scholar Table, 19th Cen

$438Sale Price|20% Off

H 0.04 in W 3.75 in D 0.04 in

Antique Japanese Hirado Porcelain Ink Pot Well Scholar Table, 19th Cen

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Rare. Similar pieces are pictured in "Louis Lawrence : Hirado

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Octopus Water Dropper, c. 1830s

$1,900

H 3.15 in W 5.12 in D 2.37 in

Japanese Octopus Water Dropper, c. 1830s

Located in Brisbane, QLD

golden age of Hirado porcelain which lasted from 1751-1843. Minor losses.

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese White Glazed Hirado Ware Puppy, Edo/Meiji Period, Mid 19th Century

$2,500

H 5.5 in W 7.5 in D 2.75 in

Japanese White Glazed Hirado Ware Puppy, Edo/Meiji Period, Mid 19th Century

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A wonderfully modeled Japanese Hirado Mikawachi ware porcelain figure of a dog, dating to the early

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Baluster type vase. Porcelain. Taisho period, Japan, 1912-1926.

$504

H 10.63 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in

Baluster type vase. Porcelain. Taisho period, Japan, 1912-1926.

Located in Madrid, ES

vase (due to its shape) in Hirado porcelain enameled in brown with iron oxide varnish and two scepter

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20th Century Japanese Taisho Vases

Materials

Other

Antique Edo/Meiji Period 18/19C Japanese Hirado Teapot Sitting monkey

$6,765

H 5.52 in Dm 6.3 in

Antique Edo/Meiji Period 18/19C Japanese Hirado Teapot Sitting monkey

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This is a most unusually made antique Hirado porcelain cachepot with playing boys. Crisply modelled

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Antique 19th Century Edo Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Artist Mikawachi Yaki Vase 1989 Vintage Japanese Hirado Vase with Bird Scene

$2,239

H 7.88 in Dm 9.65 in

Artist Mikawachi Yaki Vase 1989 Vintage Japanese Hirado Vase with Bird Scene

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This is a most unusually made antique Hirado porcelain cachepot with playing boys. Crisply modelled

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Antique 19th Century Edo Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Edo/Meiji Period 18/19C Japanese Hirado Cachepot with Boys playing

$6,765

H 7.88 in Dm 9.65 in

Antique Edo/Meiji Period 18/19C Japanese Hirado Cachepot with Boys playing

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This is a most unusually made antique Hirado porcelain cachepot with playing boys. Crisply modelled

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Antique 19th Century Edo Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese White Glazed Hirado Ware Puppy, Edo/Meiji Period, Mid 19th Century

$3,200

H 6 in W 4 in D 2.5 in

Japanese White Glazed Hirado Ware Puppy, Edo/Meiji Period, Mid 19th Century

By Hirado

Located in Austin, TX

An absolutely adorable Japanese Hirado Mikawachi ware white glazed porcelain model of a puppy dog

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meiji Period 19C Japanese Hirado Netsuke Sanbosa dancing monkey

$797Sale Price|20% Off

H 2.88 in Dm 0.04 in

Antique Meiji Period 19C Japanese Hirado Netsuke Sanbosa dancing monkey

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This is a most unusually made antique Hirado porcelain netsuke form model of a mischievous monkey

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Antique 17th Century Edo Scholar's Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meiji Period 19C Japanese Hirado Netsuke Sanbosa dancing monkey

$797Sale Price|20% Off

H 3.27 in Dm 0.04 in

Antique Meiji Period 19C Japanese Hirado Netsuke Sanbosa dancing monkey

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This is a most unusually made antique Hirado porcelain netsuke form model of a mischievous monkey

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Antique 17th Century Edo Scholar's Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Hirado Sake Bottle Hotei with Bag, 19th Century

$1,870Sale Price|48% Off

H 4.93 in W 4.73 in D 6.7 in

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Hirado Sake Bottle Hotei with Bag, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This is a most unusually made antique Hirado porcelain Ewer/ Sake pot. A handmade, hand painted

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

A Japanese hirado blue and white candle holder, Meiji 19th c.

$2,070

H 9.65 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in

A Japanese hirado blue and white candle holder, Meiji 19th c.

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description Sharing with you this beautiful and highly detailed Hirado porcelain statue. Visible

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Edo/Meiji Porcelain 19C Japanese Hirado Crane Jardinere or Handwarmer

$622Sale Price|48% Off

H 10.04 in Dm 9.65 in

Antique Edo/Meiji Porcelain 19C Japanese Hirado Crane Jardinere or Handwarmer

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

pictured in "Louis Lawrence : Hirado Prince of Porcelains" Condition some minimal age signs like small

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Hirado Sauce Boat Richly Decorated Marked, Ca 1900

$2,737Sale Price|20% Off

H 4.69 in W 6.7 in D 3.15 in

Antique Japanese Hirado Sauce Boat Richly Decorated Marked, Ca 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

. Could be hirado ware, not found a similar piece yet. Additional information: Material: Porcelain

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Antique ca 1900 Japanese Hirado'?' Sauce Boat Richly Decorated Marked

$1,870Sale Price|48% Off

H 3.15 in W 6.7 in D 4.69 in

Antique ca 1900 Japanese Hirado'?' Sauce Boat Richly Decorated Marked

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description Sharing with you is this nice piece of Japanese porcelain. A sauce boat with crabs and

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Unique Antique Edo / Meiji Period Vase Green and Blue Japan 1830 Relief Hirado

$2,347Sale Price|65% Off

H 12.01 in Dm 0.04 in

Unique Antique Edo / Meiji Period Vase Green and Blue Japan 1830 Relief Hirado

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this very rare Japanese Edo / Meiji vase. Most likely Hirado ⁠ Condition 1

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Antique 19th Century Edo Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meiji Period 19th C Japanese Hirado Vase Birds Turtle Flowers

$1,870Sale Price|48% Off

H 11.03 in Dm 6.7 in

Antique Meiji Period 19th C Japanese Hirado Vase Birds Turtle Flowers

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description Lovely and very detailed piece. Scene of with compartments of flowers, bamboo, Turtle and Cranes. Moulded at the top of the vase close to the neck. Condition Over...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Porcelain

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

$2,962

Dm 11.23 in

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

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Chinese Imperial vase. Dating to around 1830. Possibly Hirado Additional information: Material: Porcelain

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Vases

Materials

Porcelain

A pair of kakemono weight in porcelain decorated with dragons in a cloudy sky

$961

H 1.97 in Dm 1.58 in

A pair of kakemono weight in porcelain decorated with dragons in a cloudy sky

Located in PARIS, FR

Pair of eggshaped kakemono weights (fuchin), made of blue-and-white porcelain (possibly Hirado) and

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Recent Sales

19th Century Shishi Hirado Porcelain Incense Burner "Koro"

Unavailable

H 3.55 in W 4.34 in D 3.94 in

19th Century Shishi Hirado Porcelain Incense Burner "Koro"

Located in Paris, FR

Shishi incense burner (Koro) in Hirado porcelain.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Hirado Porcelain Water Dropper/ Okimono in the Form of a Puppy.

Unavailable

H 3.55 in W 5.52 in D 4.34 in

Antique Japanese Hirado Porcelain Water Dropper/ Okimono in the Form of a Puppy.

Located in London, GB

Antique Japanese Hirado Porcelain Water Dropper in the Form of a Puppy. Meiji period A Fine

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Late 18th Century Japanese Blue and White Hirado Porcelain Sake Bottle

Unavailable

H 5.99 in Dm 3.55 in

Late 18th Century Japanese Blue and White Hirado Porcelain Sake Bottle

Located in Paris, FR

An octagonal shape blue and white porcelain sake bottle, decorated with a continuous Chinese style

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Japanese Hirado Porcelain Rooster and Hen on a War Drum Figure

Unavailable

H 15.56 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in

19th Century Japanese Hirado Porcelain Rooster and Hen on a War Drum Figure

Located in Paris, FR

pattern and dragons. The white porcelain highlighted by gold patterns and metal adornments. An ancient

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Metal, Gold

Japanese Porcelain Hirado Figure of a Hawk 19th Century

Unavailable

H 11.15 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in

Japanese Porcelain Hirado Figure of a Hawk 19th Century

Located in Frome, Somerset

, Hirado, 19th century.

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Antique 1840s Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Hirado Blue and White Vase 19th Century

Unavailable

H 7.52 in Dm 3.55 in

Japanese Porcelain Hirado Blue and White Vase 19th Century

Located in Frome, Somerset

A Hirado blue and white Vase. Well decorated with an eagle perched on rocks in a mountainous

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Ceramics

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Porcelain

Set of Five Japanese Porcelain Hirado Bowls, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 1.97 in Dm 7.09 in

Set of Five Japanese Porcelain Hirado Bowls, 19th Century

Located in Frome, Somerset

A set of five Japanese Hirado bowls. Each decorated with a single blossom. The shaped indented

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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

Unavailable

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

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Hirado Porcelain Sake Bottle

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H 7.5 in W 7.5 in

Hirado Porcelain Sake Bottle

Located in Hudson, NY

Hirado Porcelain Sake Bottle of Boy and Dog.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Barware

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Japanese Hirado Porcelain Cat Sculpture

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H 9.5 in Dm 5 in

19th Century Japanese Hirado Porcelain Cat Sculpture

Located in Astoria, NY

A Hirado bisque porcelain sculpture of a sitting cat with its eyes closed. This is a rare and

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 19/20C period Japanese Porcelain Hirado Vases with Dragon and Pearl

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H 6.7 in Dm 0.04 in

Antique 19/20C period Japanese Porcelain Hirado Vases with Dragon and Pearl

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This is a most unusually made pair of antique Hirado or Hirado style porcelain vases, probably 19

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Antique Late 19th Century Edo Scholar's Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Hirado Incense Burner with Figural Decoration, 19C

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H 2.17 in Dm 2.92 in

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Hirado Incense Burner with Figural Decoration, 19C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Hirado Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Meiji Periode (1867

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Hirado Sugar Pot with Flower Appliques, 19th Cen

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H 6.7 in W 4.73 in D 8.27 in

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Hirado Sugar Pot with Flower Appliques, 19th Cen

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

beautiful. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Hirado Region of Origin

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meiji Period 19C Double Gourd Japanese Hirado Vase Birds of Prey

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H 10.24 in Dm 3.15 in

Antique Meiji Period 19C Double Gourd Japanese Hirado Vase Birds of Prey

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Scene of two birds of prey in a landscape scene. 1 sitting down next to a pine tree and 1 in flight, probably diving down to hunt for a prey. Wa...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Porcelain Brushpot Holder Japan Landscape, Late Edo 18th/19th C

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H 4.34 in Dm 2.96 in

Antique Japanese Porcelain Brushpot Holder Japan Landscape, Late Edo 18th/19th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

pictured in "Louis Lawrence : Hirado Prince of Porcelains" Additional information: Material: Porcelain

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Antique 18th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Edo/Meiji/Taisho Porcelain 19/20 C Japanese Crane Jar with Lid

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H 5.91 in Dm 7.29 in

Antique Edo/Meiji/Taisho Porcelain 19/20 C Japanese Crane Jar with Lid

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Porcelains" Lovely and very detailed piece. Rare. Similar pieces are pictured in "Louis Lawrence: Hirado

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20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large Pair of Blanc de Chine Japanese Vases

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H 13 in Dm 8 in L 13 in

Large Pair of Blanc de Chine Japanese Vases

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A pair of raised decoration Hirado quality porcelain vases. The bulbous body with flared opening at

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Japanese Antique Candleholder Censer Blue & White Hand Painted 19th Century

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H 11.5 in Dm 5.25 in

Fine Japanese Antique Candleholder Censer Blue & White Hand Painted 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

(1868-1912) blue and white Hirado fine Porcelain Kasuga Lantern form candleholder or incense burner

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Tall "Birds & Waves" Blue and White Lantern

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H 16.5 in Dm 6 in

Antique Tall "Birds & Waves" Blue and White Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

Hirado Hirado ware is a type of Japanese porcelain mostly made at kilns at Mikawachi, Sasebo, Nagasaki

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

Hirado Japanese Porcelain Puppy Dog

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H 5.5 in Dm 4 in

Hirado Japanese Porcelain Puppy Dog

By Hirado

Located in Astoria, NY

Japanese Meiji period glazed porcelain figure of a puppy dog, made by Hirado Porcelain. The puppy

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Japan hirado ware blue and white porcelain incense burner

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H 2.76 in Dm 3.75 in

Japan hirado ware blue and white porcelain incense burner

Located in PARIS, FR

Blue and white Hirado porcelain reticulated incense burner (kôro). Handles in the shape of komainu

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

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Porcelain

Japanese Meiji Porcelain Hirado White Glazed Shishi Figure

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H 2.56 in W 4.53 in D 2.76 in

Japanese Meiji Porcelain Hirado White Glazed Shishi Figure

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stylish Japanese Meiji Hirado porcelain figure of a Shishi dating from the early 19th century

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Porcelain

Japanese Fine Hirado Big White Lion Guardian Foo Dog

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H 17 in W 16 in D 11 in

Japanese Fine Hirado Big White Lion Guardian Foo Dog

Located in South Burlington, VT

: old Fukuoka private collection About Hirado Porcelain Hirado ware (hirado-yaki) is a type of

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Large Historical Presentation Porcelain Vase Meiji

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H 15 in Dm 9 in

Large Historical Presentation Porcelain Vase Meiji

By Hirado

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large stunning Japanese porcelain vase with a historical background. It was a presentation piece

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Small Sized Edo Period Japanese Hirado Koro Burner Japan

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H 1.58 in Dm 1.97 in

Antique Small Sized Edo Period Japanese Hirado Koro Burner Japan

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description: Lovely and very detailed piece. Rare. With silver added lid, 18th/19th century. Condition: Overall condition 1 small spot at rim where glaze didn’t attach. Size: 50...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Edo Period 18/19C Japanese Hirado Incense Stick Holder Japan Waves

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H 4.53 in Dm 4.53 in

Antique Edo Period 18/19C Japanese Hirado Incense Stick Holder Japan Waves

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lawrence : Hirado Prince of Porcelains" 8-7-19-19-2 Overall Condition Starline in base, Chip to baserim

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Earthenware

Hirado Porcelain Vase, Japanese, Meiji Period, 1868 -1912

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H 9.53 in W 7.21 in D 7.21 in

Hirado Porcelain Vase, Japanese, Meiji Period, 1868 -1912

By Hirado

Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire

A fine Hirado porcelain vase, Japanese, c. 1870. Meiji Period. Painted in underglaze blue, to the

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Blue & White Hirado Porcelain Ewer

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H 10.5 in W 8 in D 4.5 in

Blue & White Hirado Porcelain Ewer

Located in Woodbury, CT

. Produced at Mikawachi near Arita, Japan. Very pure highest quality porcelain. Pieces made before

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Pitchers

Hirado Lamps

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H 20.5 in Dm 6.5 in

Hirado Lamps

Located in San Francisco, CA

porcelain. The Hirado kilns where considered to be the finest manufacturer of porcelain in Japan.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Meiji Japanese Hirado Incense Burner

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H 4 in Dm 5.5 in

Meiji Japanese Hirado Incense Burner

By Hirado

Located in New York, NY

Meiji Japanese Hirado Porcelain incense burner. Great details circa late 19th century. 5.25" wide

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Antique 1890s Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

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Porcelain

Vase with Dragons, Hirado Ware Meiji Period, '1866-1912'

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H 12 in W 5.5 in D 4.5 in

Vase with Dragons, Hirado Ware Meiji Period, '1866-1912'

By Hirado

Located in New York, NY

Hirado ware has been described as the 'Prince of Porcelains' because of its technical perfection

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Vases

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Porcelain

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Hirado Porcelain For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of hirado porcelain for your home. Frequently made of ceramic and porcelain, every item from our selection of hirado porcelain was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of hirado porcelain — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An object in our assortment of hirado porcelain is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Hirado Porcelain?

The average selling price for a piece of hirado porcelain at 1stDibs is $2,289, while they’re typically $950 on the low end and $7,500 for the highest priced.

Questions About Hirado Porcelain

What is Hirado porcelain?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Hirado porcelain or Hirado ware is made in Japan. Most often it’s made in Makawachi so you will hear it referred to as Mikawachi ware at times. A sometsuke underglaze of cobalt and white is most popular as it highlights the fine grain of the porcelain and the complicated details and elaborate openwork. Shop a collection of Hirado ware from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is Hirado?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
What Hirado is depends on the context. Hirado is a city in Nagasaki, Japan, well known for producing white and blue porcelain. You will sometimes see the pieces produced in the region called Hirado or Hirado ware. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Hirado ware.
What is Japanese pottery called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Japanese pottery is called tojiki or yakimono. Various types have names of their own. For example, porcelain made during the Edo period is arita-yaki, while blue and white porcelain is seto-mono. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Japanese pottery on 1stDibs.

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