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Japanese Hirado 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 Meiji Hirado Porcelain Rooster & Hen
By Hirado
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji period pair of rooster and hen, made by Hirado in white-glazed porcelain, with
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji 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

Meiji Period Hirado Blue and White Vase
By Hirado
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A beautiful late 19th century Meiji period (1868-1912) Hirado blue and white vase. Having classical
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Vases

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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 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

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

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 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 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

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 Japanese Signed Imari Porcelain Plum Shaped Bowl by Hichozan Fukagawa
By Hichozan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique signed Japanese Imari porcelain bowl. In the form of a shaped bowl with a plum
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Porcelain

Japanese Octopus Water Dropper, c. 1830s
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A Japanese Hirado ware water dropper used in calligraphy dating to the Edo Period (1603-1868). The
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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
White China Fenix Figured Incense Burner, Edo Period
Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Incense burner with three-dimensional molding of Hirado ware(Origin in Hirado, Nagasaki prefecture
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Antiquities

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Porcelain

Antique Engravings of Japan incl a Map and the Arrival of the Dutch, 1732
Located in Langweer, NL
outpost at Hirado. They traded exotic Asian goods such as spices, textiles, porcelain, and silk. When the
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Antique 18th Century Prints

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Paper

Coppia di Portacandele Giappone XIX Secolo
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
di Hirado nel XIX secolo sorreggono in mano dei portacandele in forma di piante a rami in fiore. Le
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Antique Early 1800s Japanese Other Candelabras

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Bronze

Coppia di Portacandele Giappone XIX Secolo
Coppia di Portacandele Giappone XIX Secolo
H 16.15 in W 9.85 in D 8.27 in

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Located in South Burlington, VT
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Japanese 19th Century Temple Gong
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese 19th century temple gong. Temple gongs were originally used to beckon the gods. Comes with bronze bell, silk pillow, red lacquer stand and striker with wear consistent with ...
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Japanese Antique Pottery Bowl/1800-1900/Beautiful Glaze Pottery/Vase/Mingei
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Antique Japanese Pottery 1500s "Shigaraki" Jar /Antique Vase/ Tsubo
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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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
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Japanese Porcelain Hirado Blue and White Vase 19th Century
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Set of Five Japanese Porcelain Hirado Bowls, 19th Century
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

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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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19th Century Shishi Hirado Porcelain Incense Burner "Koro"
Located in Paris, FR
Shishi incense burner (Koro) in Hirado porcelain.
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19th Century Shishi Hirado Porcelain Incense Burner "Koro"
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19th Century, Japanese Blue and White Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Hirado Koro. Blue and white depicting a dragon.
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A Japanese Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Hilversum, NL
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
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Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
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Located in PARIS, FR
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Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
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Located in San Francisco, CA
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H 10.5 in W 8 in D 4.5 in
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Located in New York, NY
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Japanese Hirado Porcelain For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of Japanese hirado porcelain you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and paper. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of Japanese hirado porcelain you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 19th Century. You’ll likely find more than one choice in our collection of Japanese hirado porcelain that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hichozan produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Japanese Hirado Porcelain?

Prices for a piece of Japanese hirado porcelain can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $485 and can go as high as $3,283, while the average can fetch as much as $1,800.
Questions About Japanese 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The creation of Japanese porcelain began in the late 1500s. Although the styles and variations of Japanese porcelain range, many consider Kyushu to be the center of Japanese porcelain production. You’ll find a variety of antique and modern Japanese porcelain pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Yes, some Japanese porcelain is valuable. Many collectors prize porcelain ware produced in Japan during the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries, and demand for pieces from this period can be high due to the demand. Some types that are particularly sought include Arita ware, Seto ware and Mino ware. The value of a particular piece depends on its age, maker, style and condition. A certified appraiser or expert dealer can help you determine how much your porcelain is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of Japanese porcelain.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Japanese porcelain ranges from $1,500 to $3,000 but may be found at a lower price in auctions. It’s a valuable collectible from the latter half of the 19th century and early part of the 20th century. Find a variety of antique and vintage Japanese porcelain on 1stDibs.