What is Japanese blue?

Japanese blue is a color that blends gray, blue and green. It gets its name from the fact that the color is frequently found on Japanese pottery and decorative objects. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Japanese decorative objects, art and furniture.

What is Japanese blue pottery called?

Japanese blue pottery is called sometsuke. When translated literally from Japanese, the word means "with dye." It refers to the fact that sometsuke pottery gets its beautiful color from applying a cobalt dye underglaze on white bisque ceramic. Find a wide variety of Japanese pottery from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.

Japanese Blue Bowl

Edo Period Bowl

Hand Built Pottery

Cloisonne Bowl

Large Porcelain Asian Bowl

Quality antique Japanese 19th Century blue and white porcelain bowl

$551

H 2.76 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in

Quality antique Japanese 19th Century blue and white porcelain bowl

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality antique Japanese 19th Century blue and white porcelain bowl, circular in shape with a lobed top, decorated throughout in hand painted blue and white colours with panels of fl...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese porcelain bowl glazed in white and blue, 19th C

$800Sale Price|20% Off

H 2.96 in W 8.08 in D 8.08 in

Japanese porcelain bowl glazed in white and blue, 19th C

Located in Stockholm, SE

A rectangular Japanese porcelain bowl decorated in blue and white colours.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large Blue and White Porcelain Peacock Bowl Vintage Collectible Japan

$195

H 2.5 in Dm 10 in

Large Blue and White Porcelain Peacock Bowl Vintage Collectible Japan

By Toyo

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage collectible large blue and white porcelain bowl. This beautiful Japanese bowl is hand painted in blue and white with a beautiful scene of a peacock on a tree.

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Late 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Blue and Green Serving Bowl 1920s Taisho era

$282

H 3.15 in Dm 9.26 in

Antique Japanese Blue and Green Serving Bowl 1920s Taisho era

Located in Paris, FR

This is a serving bowl which was made in Japan. It was made in Taisho era, around 1920s.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Arita Kakiemon Bowl with Foliages Design Blue and White Signed 1950s

$250

H 2.5 in Dm 9.75 in

Japanese Arita Kakiemon Bowl with Foliages Design Blue and White Signed 1950s

By Sakaida Kakiemon Xii

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

A beautiful example of a bowl of Kakiemon porcelain with blue design on white ground.The mark reads: Kakiemon 柿右衛門.It is the signature of Sakaida Kakiemon 13th (1906-1982).Studio Jap...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Great 20th Century Japanese Raw Fish Bowl Blue and White Hand Painted Artist

$574

H 0.04 in Dm 6.5 in

Great 20th Century Japanese Raw Fish Bowl Blue and White Hand Painted Artist

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice bowl in Nabeshima style Condition Overall Condition Perfect. Small chip. Size 165mm Period 20th century.

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20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Dish & Bowl Blue &White Zoshuntei Sanpo

$2,509 / set

H 0.71 in Dm 5.87 in

Set of Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Dish & Bowl Blue &White Zoshuntei Sanpo

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice quality blue and white tea set dish and bowl with a mark.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Large Antique Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Bowl with Blue Dragon

$1,250Sale Price|30% Off

H 3.5 in Dm 8.375 in

Large Antique Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Bowl with Blue Dragon

Located in Long Island City, NY

A highly decorative antique Japanese Meiji period bowl decorated with cloisonne enamel patterns.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Bowls

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Blue & White Porcelain Hibachi / Fish Bowl Planter–Early 20th Century

$3,300

H 14 in Dm 20.5 in

Japanese Blue & White Porcelain Hibachi / Fish Bowl Planter–Early 20th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 20th-century Japanese hibachi crafted in blue-and-white porcelain, decorated with intricate hand-painted patterns encircling a continuous trail of double gourds—auspicious symb...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Red Blue White Porcelain Bowl by Master Artist

$5,200

H 3.75 in Dm 11.5 in

Japanese Contemporary Red Blue White Porcelain Bowl by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exceptional Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain bowl/centerpiece, intricately hand painted on a elegantly shaped body in red and blue, a signed masterpiece by second-generatio...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Vases

Materials

Gold

Vintage Blue & White Bowl, Hand Painted, Signed, Japan, Mid 20th Century

$1,000

H 3.25 in Dm 9.25 in

Vintage Blue & White Bowl, Hand Painted, Signed, Japan, Mid 20th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

Vintage blue and white bowl - hand painted mountain views with trees - signed - Japan - mid 20th century.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Contemporary Gold Blue Green Porcelain bowl by Master Artist, 2

$17,500

H 7.5 in Dm 18 in

Japanese Contemporary Gold Blue Green Porcelain bowl by Master Artist, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Extraordinary Japanese contemporary museum-quality highly collectible decorative porcelain bowl/centerpiece in a stunningly flared shape with circular movements on its surface featur...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Gold, Platinum, Silver, Foil

Japanese Seto Porcelain Vegetable Bowl with Hand-Painted Blue and White Décor

$1,541

H 3 in Dm 10 in

Japanese Seto Porcelain Vegetable Bowl with Hand-Painted Blue and White Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Japanese blue and white hand-painted porcelain Seto ware vegetable bowl from the early 20th century, with landscape and calligraphy décor.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Red Blue Green Hand-Glazed Porcelain Bowl by Master Artist

$15,500

H 8.5 in Dm 23 in

Japanese Contemporary Red Blue Green Hand-Glazed Porcelain Bowl by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Extraordinary Japanese contemporary hand-glazed decorative porcelain bowl in black and vibrant red, blue and green on a stunningly shaped body, an exhibition masterpiece by a master ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Period Arita Boat Shaped Blue And White Bowl

$174Sale Price|47% Off

H 4.45 in Dm 6.97 in

Antique Japanese Porcelain Meiji Period Arita Boat Shaped Blue And White Bowl

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this unusual and magnificent bowl from the Meiji period (19th century). It has a very interesting and lovely blue scene Unmarked at the base.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

F4 Japanese Art, Large bowl with blue and white leaf vein design, lotus-shaped

$600

H 5.52 in Dm 15.75 in

F4 Japanese Art, Large bowl with blue and white leaf vein design, lotus-shaped

Located in Niiza, JP

Large bowl with blue and white leaf vein design, lotus-shaped, by Sachiyo Size: φ400×140mm Box size: φ440×200mm 7kg Estimated packing size: φ550×300mm 12kg The large bowl features b...

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20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Edo Period Japanese Arita Sea Bottom Bowl Blue White Seafood Dish

$2,298

H 2.45 in Dm 9.38 in

Antique Edo Period Japanese Arita Sea Bottom Bowl Blue White Seafood Dish

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Very nice artifact with unusual and beautiful scene of a sea bottom with crab, shells and coral. Some parts are lifted. The underside has a landscape scene with birds. Additional in...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Red Blue Hand-Glazed Porcelain Bowl by Master Artist, 2

$9,850Sale Price|32% Off

H 22 in Dm 7.5 in

Japanese Contemporary Red Blue Hand-Glazed Porcelain Bowl by Master Artist, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite contemporary museum-quality hand-glazed decorative porcelain bowl in vibrant red, blue and white on a stunningly shaped body, an exhibition masterpiece by a master porcelai...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Bowl/Cup for Tea Japan Rare Scene Creamware UK, 18th/19th C

$1,051 / set

H 1.11 in Dm 6.23 in

Antique Japanese Bowl/Cup for Tea Japan Rare Scene Creamware UK, 18th/19th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Very unsual tea cup. Decorated after british creamware style. late 18th or 1st half 19th century. Very unsual tea set. Decorated after british creamware style. Early 19th century. Sc...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Totai Enamel On Porcelain Bowl Plate Set

$1,000Sale Price|50% Off

H 5.75 in Dm 7.25 in

Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Totai Enamel On Porcelain Bowl Plate Set

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, covered Totai porcelain set of a saucer, and a bowl.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tableware

Materials

Enamel

Fine Art Japanese Bowl Arita, Artist Fujii Shumei Leaf Landscape Born 1936

$2,362

H 2.84 in Dm 17.72 in

Fine Art Japanese Bowl Arita, Artist Fujii Shumei Leaf Landscape Born 1936

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and rare piece. A superb blue and white porcelain Dish bowl, with a leaf pattern.

Category

20th Century Japanese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Arita Edo Period 18th Century Japanese Porcelain Bowl Deep Dish on Feet

$1,182

H 1.38 in Dm 7.68 in

Antique Arita Edo Period 18th Century Japanese Porcelain Bowl Deep Dish on Feet

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description A very nice blue and white deep dish on three feet, with a landscape scene and also gilt added. See for reference the pictures. Condition 1 small chip to the rim. Size: ...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Japanese Arita Blue and White Bowl with Relief and Painted Decor

$1,191

H 1.97 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

18th Century Japanese Arita Blue and White Bowl with Relief and Painted Decor

Located in Nottingham, GB

This elegant Arita porcelain bowl dates to the Edo period and reflects the refinement of eighteenth-century Japanese blue and white wares produced for both domestic use and export.

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Antique 18th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Art Japanese Nabeshima Footed Bowl Meiji Taisho Period, 19/20th Cen

$520

H 1.38 in Dm 6.11 in

Porcelain Art Japanese Nabeshima Footed Bowl Meiji Taisho Period, 19/20th Cen

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Porcelain Art Japanese Nabeshima Footed Bowl Meiji Taisho Period, 19/20th Century. A very nice bowl footed bowl from Nabeshima. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Potter...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Mid Century Studio Pottery Bowl or Vide Poche, Japanese Inspired Studio Pottery

$650

H 2.25 in W 10.5 in D 11.25 in

Mid Century Studio Pottery Bowl or Vide Poche, Japanese Inspired Studio Pottery

Located in Miami, FL

Unique midcentury decorative dish. Hand painted and etched decor, circa 1950s. Signed. A Classic example of the 1950s California Craft movement. Name of ceramic artist is unknown.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Antique Chinese Footed Bowl Turqoise Enamels China, 19th century

$457

H 2.09 in Dm 6.7 in

Antique Chinese Footed Bowl Turqoise Enamels China, 19th century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice footed bowl with turqoise enamels and outside painted with ruyi and flowers. Nice display item. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Bowls Region ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

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Fine Porcelain Japanese Colbalt Blue Chainlink Design Serving Bowl

Unavailable

H 3.75 in Dm 10.5 in

Fine Porcelain Japanese Colbalt Blue Chainlink Design Serving Bowl

Located in Hudson, NY

This Japanese serving bowl will make a mark on your table top.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Chinoiserie Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Blue and White Imari Shallow Bowl or Charger

Unavailable

H 1.48 in Dm 12.21 in

Japanese Blue and White Imari Shallow Bowl or Charger

Located in Antwerp, BE

A Japanese Imari shallow bowl or charger with a beautifully mountain scene in blue and white.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Japanese Indigo Bleu Antique Ceramic Bowl, Meiji Period, 1890s

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H 3.75 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in

Japanese Indigo Bleu Antique Ceramic Bowl, Meiji Period, 1890s

Located in Paris, FR

Beautiful Japanese indigo bleu ceramic bowl. This bowl was made in Meiji period (1868-1912).

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Antique Ceramic Bowl with Hand Painted Plum Blossom and Landscape, 1912

Unavailable

H 2.76 in W 8.08 in D 8.08 in

Japanese Antique Ceramic Bowl with Hand Painted Plum Blossom and Landscape, 1912

Located in Paris, FR

Beautiful ceramic bowl with plum blossom and landscape motifs with Japanese indigo blue color.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Painted Lotus Designed Bowl Lusterware Blue

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H 2.38 in Dm 4 in

Hand Painted Lotus Designed Bowl Lusterware Blue

Located in Pataskala, OH

Lovely hand painted lusterware bowl is formed in the shape of lotus leaves. The inner bowl is finished in orange while the outer bowl is a beautiful lusterware blue with hand painted...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Big Brilliant Blue Ceramic Planter Bowl

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H 13 in Dm 19 in

Japanese Big Brilliant Blue Ceramic Planter Bowl

Located in South Burlington, VT

Glistening blue glazed ceramic form planter or bowl, formerly a hibachi from old Japan dating 1910-1930.

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Vintage 1910s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Blue and White Lobed Bowl, C. 1900

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H 3.5 in Dm 10.75 in

Japanese Blue and White Lobed Bowl, C. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Beautifully glazed with dark, cobalt-blue color, this footed porcelain bowl is a beautiful example of Japanese blue-and-white porcelain.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Antique Big Brilliant Blue Ceramic Planter Bowl

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H 15 in Dm 18 in

Japanese Antique Big Brilliant Blue Ceramic Planter Bowl

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese acquisition travels Glistening antique blue, white, and cream glazed ceramic form planter or bowl, formerly a hibachi from old Japan dating 1890-1900.

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Vintage 1910s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Porcelain Blue and Turquoise Striped Deep Bowl by Atsushi Miyanishi

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H 11.82 in Dm 14.18 in

Japanese Porcelain Blue and Turquoise Striped Deep Bowl by Atsushi Miyanishi

By Miyanishi Atsushi

Located in Prahran, Victoria

Exceptionally fine Japanese porcelain blue and turquoise striped Studio Vase by Atsushi Miyanishi.

Category

20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Blue and White Lobed Bowl, C. 1900

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H 3.5 in Dm 10.75 in

Japanese Blue and White Lobed Bowl, C. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Beautifully glazed with dark, cobalt-blue color, this footed porcelain bowl is a beautiful example of Japanese blue-and-white porcelain.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Big 16" Blue Flowers Bowl Mint, Signed, & Boxed with Japanese ladle

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H 4.5 in W 16 in D 16 in

Japanese Big 16" Blue Flowers Bowl Mint, Signed, & Boxed with Japanese ladle

Located in South Burlington, VT

Mint, Signed, and Boxed Japan, a handmade, hand-painted one-of-a-kind blue flowers stone ware vessel over glazed in a pretty blue and white design.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Japanese Blue and White Porcelain Bowl circa 1760

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H 6.5 in Dm 8.5 in

Antique Japanese Blue and White Porcelain Bowl circa 1760

Located in Katonah, NY

WHY WE LOVE IT: The creamy white and the vivid blue We are pleased to offer this beautiful Japanese blue and white porcelain covered bowl dated to the early Edo period (circa 1760).

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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Matcha Bowl for Tea Ceremony Blue Beige 1970s

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H 2.17 in Dm 5.71 in

Japanese Porcelain Matcha Bowl for Tea Ceremony Blue Beige 1970s

Located in Paris, FR

This is a matcha bowl which we use for tea ceremony. This bowl was made around 1970s in Showa era in Japan. This is made with porcelain. Dimensions: H5.5 x 14.5 x 14.5 cm

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Porcelain Bowl circa 1890 Kinkazen Blue and Gold

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H 4 in Dm 9.25 in L 4 in

Antique Japanese Porcelain Bowl circa 1890 Kinkazen Blue and Gold

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique Japanese porcelain bowl late 19th century with the usual lovely designs of the period.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Antique Big Sail Boats Brilliant Blue Ceramic Planter Bowl

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H 15 in Dm 16 in

Japanese Antique Big Sail Boats Brilliant Blue Ceramic Planter Bowl

Located in South Burlington, VT

Glistening antique blue glazed ceramic form planter or bowl, formerly a hibachi from old Japan dating 1890-1900.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Fine Japanese Antique Blue and White "Flowers and Grasses" Bowl

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H 8 in W 16 in D 16 in

Fine Japanese Antique Blue and White "Flowers and Grasses" Bowl

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, an antique handmade, hand-painted one-of-a-kind -flowers and grasses- thick stone ware vessel over glazed in a pretty blue and white design.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Antique Japanese Meiji Blue & White Porcelain Peacock Low Bowl, 20th C

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H 2.5 in Dm 12.25 in

Antique Japanese Meiji Blue & White Porcelain Peacock Low Bowl, 20th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji low bowl offers blue decorated porcelain with central garden scene having peacock with lattice surround having foliate reserves, en verso signed as photogra...

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20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japan Huge Ceramic "Swirling Koi" Hand-Painted Blue and White Bowl

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H 5 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in

Japan Huge Ceramic "Swirling Koi" Hand-Painted Blue and White Bowl

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, a magnificent and large hand-painted ceramic "Swirling Koi" blue and white bowl, signed Arita Kiln.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Fine Rich Sea Blue "Impressionist" Tea Bowl, Hand-Built and Hand Glazed

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H 3 in Dm 4.5 in

Japanese Fine Rich Sea Blue "Impressionist" Tea Bowl, Hand-Built and Hand Glazed

Located in South Burlington, VT

A stunning medium blue glaze with oatmeal clay. Signed. Perfect Japanese tea bowl lover gift.

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Japanese Fine BLUE IMPRESSIONS TEA BOWL" Hand-Built and Hand Glazed

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H 2.5 in Dm 4.75 in

Japanese Fine BLUE IMPRESSIONS TEA BOWL" Hand-Built and Hand Glazed

Located in South Burlington, VT

A stunning medium blue and oatmeal clay. Signed. Perfect Japanese tea bowl lover gift.

Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Blue and White Arita Japanese Porcelain Printed Period Bowl, 18th Century

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H 1.62 in Dm 4.73 in

Blue and White Arita Japanese Porcelain Printed Period Bowl, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing this lovely 19th century bowl. Printed. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Imari Decoration Type / Colour: Imari Region of Origin: Japan P...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Plique-a-jour Bowl by Ando Jubei Company

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H 2 in Dm 3.75 in

Japanese Plique-a-jour Bowl by Ando Jubei Company

By Ando Jubei

Located in Atlanta, GA

A small but exquisite plique-a-jour cloisonne bowl by Ando Company, likely mid-late 20th century.

Category

20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Japanese Contemporary Blue Gold Iron Red Porcelain Lidded Bowl by Master Artist

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H 16 in Dm 14.5 in

Japanese Contemporary Blue Gold Iron Red Porcelain Lidded Bowl by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

This is a large outstanding and unique contemporary Japanese gilded Ko-Imari (Old Imari) lidded porcelain bowl, exquisitely intricately hand painted in blue underglaze and polychrome...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Important Japanese Hand-Painted Blue and White Crab Bowl Signed Kusube Yaichi

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H 6 in W 10 in D 10 in

Important Japanese Hand-Painted Blue and White Crab Bowl Signed Kusube Yaichi

Located in South Burlington, VT

Important Japanese hand-painted and hand glazed blue and white crab bowl signed by noted artisan Kusube Yaichi (1897-1984), middle Showa, 1940-1950 Mint condition.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Antique Blue and White Japanese Porcelain Bowl with Hardwood Stand, 20th Century

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H 7 in Dm 12 in

Antique Blue and White Japanese Porcelain Bowl with Hardwood Stand, 20th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique blue and white Japanese porcelain bowl offers all-over stylized floral decoration and is seated on carved hardwood base, stamp reads "Japanese Porcelain Wares Decorated in...

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20th Century Japanese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain, Wood, Hardwood

19th Century Japanese cloisonné Bowl with Fish Attributed to Hattori Tadasaburo

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H 9.75 in Dm 9.75 in

19th Century Japanese cloisonné Bowl with Fish Attributed to Hattori Tadasaburo

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper plate with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji era, ca. 1910s. The piece depicts two carp fish among seaweed against the light blue background. Attributed ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Japanese Gilded Red Blue Imari Porcelain Bowl on Pedestal by Master Artist, 2018

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H 7.5 in Dm 12 in

Japanese Gilded Red Blue Imari Porcelain Bowl on Pedestal by Master Artist, 2018

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Unique Japanese gilded contemporary raised porcelain decorative bowl/centerpiece on a pedestal featuring a detailed geometric progression expressed in red and blue gilded in gold and...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Gold, Platinum

Blue Stoneware Open Bowl By Dansk

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H 3.25 in Dm 4 in

Blue Stoneware Open Bowl By Dansk

By Dansk

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Blue Stoneware Open Bowl By Dansk

Category

1990s Japanese Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Asian Blue and White Fish Centerpiece Bowl

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H 8 in W 20 in D 20 in

Vintage Asian Blue and White Fish Centerpiece Bowl

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fabulous vintage Asian centerpiece bowl. A chic fish design in a classic blue and white story. A chic glazed ceramic finish. Perfect alone or fill it it with shells or orchids. You...

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Imari Blue and White Fish Bowl Planter

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H 15.25 in Dm 19 in

Imari Blue and White Fish Bowl Planter

Located in Norwood, NJ

Imari blue and white porcelain fish bowl planter with bird and blossoming floral design.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Glazed Ceramic Footed Vessel, 20th Century

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H 5.5 in W 12 in D 5 in

Glazed Ceramic Footed Vessel, 20th Century

Located in New York City, NY

Glazed Ceramic Footed Vessel, Japan, 20th C. Striking blue bowl/vessel with a unique shape.

Category

20th Century Japanese Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Brilliant Breathtaking Blue Hand Thrown 16" Bowl

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H 3.5 in W 16 in D 8.5 in

Japanese Brilliant Breathtaking Blue Hand Thrown 16" Bowl

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, a stunning brilliant blue green glazed scalloped edge bowl - completely hand thrown and hand glazed.- a tour de force of color and form only a Japanese master Artisan could pe...

Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Japanese Antique Big Brilliant Blue Ceramic Planter Bowl

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H 16 in Dm 18 in

Japanese Antique Big Brilliant Blue Ceramic Planter Bowl

Located in South Burlington, VT

Glistening antique blue glazed ceramic form planter or bowl, formerly a hibachi from old Japan dating 1890-1900.

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Vintage 1910s Japanese Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Big Brilliant Blue And White Flowers Planter Bowl

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H 12 in Dm 18 in

Japanese Big Brilliant Blue And White Flowers Planter Bowl

Located in South Burlington, VT

Glistening blue glazed ceramic form planter or bowl, formerly a hibachi from old Japan dating 1930-1940.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Big Antique Brilliant Blue And White Gold Fish Bowl

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H 7.5 in Dm 16 in

Japanese Big Antique Brilliant Blue And White Gold Fish Bowl

Located in South Burlington, VT

An amazing and glistening blue and white glazed "Koi" ceramic bowl crafted during the Meji period .

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Big Blue Flying Cranes Family Planter Bowl- Vibrant Colors

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H 12 in Dm 18 in

Japanese Big Blue Flying Cranes Family Planter Bowl- Vibrant Colors

Located in South Burlington, VT

Flying Cranes Family Glistening blue glazed ceramic form planter or bowl, formerly a hibachi from old Japan dating 1930-1940.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese 19th Century Soft Green Goldfish Bowl with Blue Floral Motifs

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H 12 in Dm 18 in

Japanese 19th Century Soft Green Goldfish Bowl with Blue Floral Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese goldfish bowl from the 19th century, with soft green ground and blue floral decor.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain, Pottery

Large & Colorful Handpainted Japanese Porcelain Bowl

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Dm 15 in

Large & Colorful Handpainted Japanese Porcelain Bowl

By Seyei

Located in Chicago, IL

Beautifully colored in turquoise, black, purple and chartreuse, this sizable bowl depicts two fish in motion. Can be used horizontally or hung vertically.

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Decorative Bowls

Antique Japanese Bowl/ Flower Vase Blue and White 1920s Taiso Era

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H 3.51 in Dm 8.86 in

Antique Japanese Bowl/ Flower Vase Blue and White 1920s Taiso Era

Located in Paris, FR

Inside of this bowl, the landscape of Japan is painted in blue.

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Japanese Fine Antique Blue and White Floral Tea Bowl, 19th Century

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Japanese Fine Antique Blue and White Floral Tea Bowl, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

A stunning blue glaze over creamy white ground. Perfect Japanese tea bowl lover gift.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Ceramic

Japanese Antique White Porcelain Blue Painting Bowl / Imari Ware / Edo Period

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H 3.23 in Dm 4.26 in

Japanese Antique White Porcelain Blue Painting Bowl / Imari Ware / Edo Period

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Imari ware is a kiln with a long history that began in the 17th century (it is said to be 1616) in Saga Prefecture, Japan (a large island in the south of Japan, with a map of Saga Pr...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Fine Blue Impressions Tea Bowl Hand-Built and Hand Glazed

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H 2.5 in

Japanese Fine Blue Impressions Tea Bowl Hand-Built and Hand Glazed

Located in South Burlington, VT

Mint Shozan tea bowl, Akatsu ware, Blue Impressions. From Japan, a beautiful hand-built, painted and glazed, Akatsu ware tea bowl in an impressive Picasso like impressionistic mot...

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Japanese Contemporary Blue Platinum Pink Porcelain Matcha Tea Bowl by Master, 3

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H 3 in Dm 5.5 in

Japanese Contemporary Blue Platinum Pink Porcelain Matcha Tea Bowl by Master, 3

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite contemporary Japanese porcelain matcha tea bowl, a unique piece platinum-gilded on the inside and hand painted in vivid pink and green on the outside set against a textured...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

Tashiko Tazaezu Signed Japanese Hawaiian Makaha Blue Pottery Chawan Tea Bowl

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H 1.5 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in

Tashiko Tazaezu Signed Japanese Hawaiian Makaha Blue Pottery Chawan Tea Bowl

By Toshiko Takaezu

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful and special diminutive Chawan/ Yunomi tea bowl by famed Japanese Hawaiian American pottery master Toshiko Takaezu featuring her highly coveted Makaha deep blue glaze.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain, Pottery

Sottsass for Marutomi Japan Utensil Bowl Postmodern Memphis Era

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H 3 in Dm 10 in

Sottsass for Marutomi Japan Utensil Bowl Postmodern Memphis Era

By Ettore Sottsass, Marutomi

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare centerpiece bowl designed by Ettore Sottsass for Muratomi, great simple design by the master bowl and plater in melamine plastic made in Japan circa 1980's nice original conditi...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Plastic

Early 19th Century Japanese Porcelain Bowl Finely Hand Painted Edo Period

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H 2.38 in Dm 4.5 in

Early 19th Century Japanese Porcelain Bowl Finely Hand Painted Edo Period

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

The outer decoration is embellished with much hand gilded detail. We date this lovely bowl to the Japanese Edo period, early 19th century but could be earlier.

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large Vintage Japanese Bowl Arita, Artist Fujii Shumei Leaf Landscape Born, 1936

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H 3.94 in Dm 12.52 in

Large Vintage Japanese Bowl Arita, Artist Fujii Shumei Leaf Landscape Born, 1936

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

With original box A superb blue and white porcelain bowl, with a leaf pattern.

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20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large Vintage Charger Plate, Japanese Ceramic, Decorative Display Bowl, Art Deco

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H 2.37 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in

Large Vintage Charger Plate, Japanese Ceramic, Decorative Display Bowl, Art Deco

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large vintage charger plate. A Japanese, ceramic decorative display bowl, dating to the late Art Deco period, circa 1940.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Meiji Period Blue and White Imari Scalloped Bowl with Stand

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H 5.5 in Dm 9.5 in

Meiji Period Blue and White Imari Scalloped Bowl with Stand

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Meiji Period blue and white Imari scalloped bowl with stand. Decorated inside and out with typical landscape scenes, includes 4" carved hardwood stand. Measures: Bowl alone 4.5" high...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Fukagawa Imari Blue Background Bowl and Stand, Meiji Period

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H 5.5 in Dm 10 in

Fukagawa Imari Blue Background Bowl and Stand, Meiji Period

By Fukagawa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fukagawa Imari blue background bowl and stand, beautifully decorated with bamboo motif with medallion with dragon. Marked with iron red Fukagawa mark. Complete with 6.5" hardwood sta...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Imari Porcelain Blue & Red Large Bowl, Early 19th century

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H 6.5 in Dm 11.5 in

Imari Porcelain Blue & Red Large Bowl, Early 19th century

Located in Worcester Park, GB

The image shows an Imari porcelain bowl, a distinctive style of Japanese export porcelain.

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese blue and white bowl

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Japanese blue and white bowl

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese blue and white bowl decorated with irises in the interior and leaves on the exterior of the bowl.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Blue & White Porcelain Bowl

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H 9.25 in Dm 11.5 in

Japanese Blue & White Porcelain Bowl

Located in Seattle, WA

Japanese porcelain bowl, finely potted with cobalt blue decorations of an evergreen forest on rolling hills.

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Blue and White Bowl and Cover, circa 1700

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H 9 in Dm 9.5 in

Japanese Blue and White Bowl and Cover, circa 1700

Located in London, GB

A Japanese porcelain bowl from the town of Arita, datin from the late 17th century/early 18th.

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Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Ceramics

A Royal Blue Glazed Japanese Awaji Bowl and Vase

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H 8.5 in Dm 10.25 in

A Royal Blue Glazed Japanese Awaji Bowl and Vase

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A deep,rich royal blue glazed Japanese Awaji bowl and vase. The glazes are, at once, rich in tone and washed translucent with wonderful firing pops and crazing in the glaze as one w...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese porcelain blue and white Bowl, Japan , Arita Edo period, 18th Century

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H 5.12 in W 10.63 in D 10.48 in

Japanese porcelain blue and white Bowl, Japan , Arita Edo period, 18th Century

Located in PARIS, FR

This exquisite large Japanese porcelain bowl from Arita is in impeccable condition, boasting no signs of restoration. Its exterior showcases continuous karakusa scrolls inspired by t...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Large 17th Century Japanese Arita Blue & White Bowl and Cover

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H 14 in W 12 in D 12 in

Large 17th Century Japanese Arita Blue & White Bowl and Cover

Located in London, GB

This 17th century large Japanese Arita bowl and cover is a piece of export porcelain made for the European trade that was conducted by the Dutch during the Edo period (1615–1868).

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Japanese blue bowl you’re looking for. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and metal, every Japanese blue bowl was constructed with great care. There are 27 variations of the antique or vintage Japanese blue bowl you’re looking for, while we also have 9 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Japanese blue bowl, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Japanese blue bowl bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Ando Jubei and Fukagawa each produced at least one beautiful Japanese blue bowl that is worth considering.

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Prices for a Japanese blue bowl start at $59 and top out at $23,500 with the average selling for $1,295.

Questions About Japanese Blue Bowl

What is Japanese blue?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Japanese blue is a color that blends gray, blue and green. It gets its name from the fact that the color is frequently found on Japanese pottery and decorative objects. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Japanese decorative objects, art and furniture.
What is Japanese blue pottery called?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
Japanese blue pottery is called sometsuke. When translated literally from Japanese, the word means "with dye." It refers to the fact that sometsuke pottery gets its beautiful color from applying a cobalt dye underglaze on white bisque ceramic. Find a wide variety of Japanese pottery from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.