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Hirado Porcelain

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

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Porcelain

Hirado Porcelain Koro Censer  Meiji Dynasty
Hirado Porcelain Koro Censer  Meiji Dynasty
H 9.45 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 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

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Ceramic, Porcelain

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

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Porcelain

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

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Porcelain

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

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Ceramic

Japanese Octopus Water Dropper, c. 1830s
Japanese Octopus Water Dropper, c. 1830s
H 3.15 in W 5.12 in D 2.37 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

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Other

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

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Porcelain

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

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Porcelain

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

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Porcelain

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

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Porcelain

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

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Porcelain

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

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Porcelain

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

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Porcelain

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

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Porcelain

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

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Porcelain

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

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Porcelain

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

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Porcelain

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
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

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Porcelain

Japanese White Glazed Hirado Ware Puppy, Edo/Meiji Period, Mid 19th Century
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
An adorable Japanese Hirado Mikawachi ware porcelain model of a dog with clear glaze over bright
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

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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
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

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Porcelain

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

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Gold, Metal

Japanese Porcelain Hirado Figure of a Hawk 19th Century
Located in Frome, Somerset
, 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
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
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

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Porcelain

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
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

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Porcelain

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

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Porcelain

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

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Porcelain

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
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

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Porcelain

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

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Porcelain

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

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Porcelain

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

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Ceramic

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

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Ceramic

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

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Porcelain

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
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
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

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Ceramic

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

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Porcelain

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
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
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

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Porcelain

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

Blue & White Hirado Porcelain Ewer
Blue & White Hirado Porcelain Ewer
H 10.5 in W 8 in D 4.5 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

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Porcelain

Hirado Lamps
Hirado Lamps
H 20.5 in Dm 6.5 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'
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

Materials

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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.