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Hirado Porcelain

Antique Japanese Hirado Porcelain Monkey Group, Late Edo to Early Meiji Period
Antique Japanese Hirado Porcelain Monkey Group, Late Edo to Early Meiji Period

Antique Japanese Hirado Porcelain Monkey Group, Late Edo to Early Meiji Period

Located in Nottingham, GB

A charming Japanese Hirado porcelain figural group depicting monkeys and dating to the transitional period between the late Edo and early Meiji eras.

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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain

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

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 5.5” high x 4.5” across

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Antique 1890s Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

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Porcelain

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

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 DIMENSIONS Height: 9.5 inches Width: 6 inches Depth: 7.5 inches

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Hirado Porcelain Koro Censer  Meiji Dynasty
Hirado Porcelain Koro Censer  Meiji Dynasty

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.

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

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 (1868-1912) DIMENSIONS Height: 9.5 inches Width: 4 inches Depth: 5 inches

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

A Rare Edo Period Hirado Porcelain Netsuke, Japan Circa 1850
A Rare Edo Period Hirado Porcelain Netsuke, Japan Circa 1850

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 spot painted cobalt detail, the underside with twin holes intended for a cord to pass...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

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Porcelain

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

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

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Similar pieces are pictured in "Louis Lawrence : Hirado Prince of Porcelains. Lid not original. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Incense Burners Region o...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Inkwells

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Porcelain

A pair of porcelain okimono depicting a rooster and a hen
A pair of porcelain okimono depicting a rooster and a hen

A pair of porcelain okimono depicting a rooster and a hen

Located in Milano, IT

A pair of okimono depicting a rooster and a hen, finely modeled in white Hirado porcelain and distinguished by an exceptional naturalistic rendering.

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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

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 to mid-19th century, during the late Edo to early Meiji period.

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

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

Located in Madrid, ES

Hirado is a type of porcelain made mainly in Mikawachi, Sasebo and Nagasaki, in the former feudal territory of Hirado, owner of the kilns and responsible for production.

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20th Century Japanese Taisho Vases

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Other

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

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

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

The kiln here was used to fire porcelain for the Hirado clan up to the Meiji Restoration in 1868.

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Antique 19th Century Edo Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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

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, Edo to Meiji period, early to mid 19th century, Japan.

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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
Antique Meiji Period 19C Japanese Hirado Netsuke Sanbosa dancing monkey

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 dressed as a Sanbosa dancer.

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Antique 17th Century Edo Scholar's Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Meiji Period 19C Japanese Hirado Netsuke Sanbosa dancing monkey
Antique Meiji Period 19C Japanese Hirado Netsuke Sanbosa dancing monkey

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 dressed as a Sanbosa dancer.

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

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 porcelain item in the underglaze Hirado blues and also brown/yellow painted on its bea...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

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

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

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

The kiln here was used to fire porcelain for the Hirado clan up to the Meiji Restoration in 1868.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Large, lovely and very nicely handcrafted piece of large porcelain. Rare. Similar pieces are pictured in "Louis Lawrence : Hirado Prince of Porcelains" Condition some minimal ag...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Hirado Sauce Boat Richly Decorated Marked, Ca 1900
Antique Japanese Hirado Sauce Boat Richly Decorated Marked, Ca 1900

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 & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Japan Dynasty Period: Meiji P...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

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

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 an octopus.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Porcelain

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

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

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 Bodyline : Size 30.5cm Period 19th century Edo Period (1603–1867)

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Antique 19th Century Edo Ceramics

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Porcelain

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

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Dating to around 1830. Possibly Hirado Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Hirado Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Japan Dynasty Period...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Vases

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Porcelain

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19th Century Shishi Hirado Porcelain Incense Burner "Koro"
19th Century Shishi Hirado Porcelain Incense Burner "Koro"

19th Century Shishi Hirado Porcelain Incense Burner "Koro"

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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

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

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 landscape all over the body and the shoulder, the decoration beautifully conforming...

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

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Porcelain

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

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

Located in Paris, FR

The rooster and the hen perched atop a circular war drum, the drum decorated with mitsutomoe pattern and dragons. The white porcelain highlighted by gold patterns and metal adornment...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

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Metal, Gold

Japanese Porcelain Hirado Figure of a Hawk 19th Century
Japanese Porcelain Hirado Figure of a Hawk 19th Century

Japanese Porcelain Hirado Figure of a Hawk 19th Century

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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

Japanese white glazed figure of a hawk. The well modelled bird perched on a rocky outcrop, Hirado, 19th century.

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Antique 1840s Japanese Ceramics

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Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Hirado Blue and White Vase 19th Century
Japanese Porcelain Hirado Blue and White Vase 19th Century

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 setting, intently watching a flight of small birds Japanese Hirado 19th century.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Ceramics

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Porcelain

Set of Five Japanese Porcelain Hirado Bowls, 19th Century
Set of Five Japanese Porcelain Hirado Bowls, 19th Century

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 rim echoed in the decoration. Hirado, 19th century.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

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Porcelain

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

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

Hirado Porcelain Sake Bottle
Hirado Porcelain Sake Bottle

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

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Porcelain

19th Century Japanese Hirado Porcelain Cat Sculpture
19th Century Japanese Hirado Porcelain Cat Sculpture

19th Century Japanese Hirado Porcelain Cat Sculpture

Located in Astoria, NY

A Hirado bisque porcelain sculpture of a sitting cat with its eyes closed.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

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Porcelain

Japanese Octopus Water Dropper, c. 1830s
Japanese Octopus Water Dropper, c. 1830s

Japanese Octopus Water Dropper, c. 1830s

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H 3.15 in W 5.12 in D 2.37 in

Japanese Octopus Water Dropper, c. 1830s

Located in Brisbane, QLD

The whimsical, molded design features an array of sea creatures and shells on the base of crashing waves. Crafted from Hirado clay, covered in celadon glaze and blue and iron enamel ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

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Ceramic

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

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

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

The kiln here was used to fire porcelain for the Hirado clan up to the Meiji Restoration in 1868.

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Antique Late 19th Century Edo Scholar's Objects

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Porcelain

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

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

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Hirado Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Meiji Periode (1867-1912) Condition: 1 crackle line selectio...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

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

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

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Hirado Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Meiji Periode (1867-1912) Original/Reproduction: Original Co...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets

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Porcelain

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

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

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Porcelain

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

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

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

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

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Porcelain

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

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

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

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

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20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

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Porcelain

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

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 decorated with a three-clawed dragon.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Porcelain

Large Pair of Blanc de Chine Japanese Vases
Large Pair of Blanc de Chine Japanese Vases

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 the top.

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Ceramics

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Porcelain

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

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

Located in South Burlington, VT

Dimensions: Height: 11.5 inches tall and 5.25 inches diameter Fine quality. About the porcelain house Hirado Hirado ware or hirado-yaki is a type of Japanese porcelain mostly mad...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lanterns

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Ceramic

Antique Tall "Birds & Waves" Blue and White Lantern
Antique Tall "Birds & Waves" Blue and White Lantern

Antique Tall "Birds & Waves" Blue and White Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

Dimensions: Height: 16.5 inches tall and 6 inches diameter Fine quality. About the porcelain house Hirado Hirado ware is a type of Japanese porcelain mostly made at kilns at...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lanterns

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Ceramic

Hirado Japanese Porcelain Puppy Dog
Hirado Japanese Porcelain Puppy Dog

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.

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Japan hirado ware blue and white porcelain incense burner
Japan hirado ware blue and white porcelain incense burner

Japan hirado ware blue and white porcelain incense burner

Located in PARIS, FR

Blue and white Hirado porcelain reticulated incense burner (kôro).

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

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Porcelain

Japanese Meiji Porcelain Hirado White Glazed Shishi Figure
Japanese Meiji Porcelain Hirado White Glazed Shishi Figure

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
Japanese Fine Hirado Big White Lion Guardian Foo Dog

Japanese Fine Hirado Big White Lion Guardian Foo Dog

Located in South Burlington, VT

A stunning find from our recent Japanese Acquistions Travels. From Hirado Kiln- home to some of Japan's finest white porcelain.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic

Large Historical Presentation Porcelain Vase Meiji
Large Historical Presentation Porcelain Vase Meiji

Large Historical Presentation Porcelain Vase Meiji

By Hirado

Located in Atlanta, GA

The vase was presumably made during that time. Hirado ware is one of the most desirable porcelain from Japan since it's establishment in 1712 in Northern Kyushu after the discovery o...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Small Sized Edo Period Japanese Hirado Koro Burner Japan
Antique Small Sized Edo Period Japanese Hirado Koro Burner Japan

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

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

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Similar pieces are pictured in "Louis Lawrence : Hirado Prince of Porcelains" 8-7-19-19-2 Overall Condition Starline in base, Chip to baserim: Size; 115 x 115mm Period Meiji Per...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Earthenware

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

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.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Blue & White Hirado Porcelain Ewer
Blue & White Hirado Porcelain Ewer

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

Rare double gourd ewer with a very fine and intricate dragon spout and tail
handle. Produced at Mikawachi near Arita, Japan. Very pure highest quality
porcelain. Pie...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Pitchers

Hirado Lamps
Hirado Lamps

Hirado Lamps

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H 20.5 in Dm 6.5 in

Hirado Lamps

Located in San Francisco, CA

Brilliant cobalt decoration on bright white Hirado 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
Meiji Japanese Hirado Incense Burner

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 , 4" high.

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Antique 1890s Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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

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 both in manufacture and painting.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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Located in Atlanta, GA

A tri-pod ceramic incense burner (koro) by Japanese Imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916) circa late Meiji to the start of Taisho period (1890-1910s). A fine example of the artist...

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Japanese Antique Folk Art Maneki Neko Sculpture 1920s-1940s / Primitive Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Folk Art Maneki Neko Sculpture 1920s-1940s / Primitive Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

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Erik Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Sleeping Tabby Cat

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By Royal Copenhagen, Erik Nielsen

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Japanese Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figurine, Nemuri Neko, Circa 1960, Red Blue Gold

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Located in Takarazuka, JP

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Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Earthenware Koro Incense Burner by Kinkozan
Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Earthenware Koro Incense Burner by Kinkozan

Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Earthenware Koro Incense Burner by Kinkozan

By Kinkozan

Located in Newark, England

This Japanese Satsuma koro (incense burner) by Kinkozan dates to the Meiji period, circa 1890. Of squat circular form, the koro is raised on three short feet and fitted with twin loo...

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By Lladro

Located in Warrenton, OR

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Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

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Located in Houston, TX

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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.

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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

  • 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.
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    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.
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    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.