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Tatsuzo Shimaoka Signed Japanese Mingei Rope Inlay Ceramic Pottery Bowl Plate
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Studio City, CA
bestowed the title of Japanese Living Treasure by the Japanese government. In 1999 he was awarded The Order
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Tatsuzo Shimaoka Japanese Glazed Rope Inlay Pottery Ceramic Vase with Signed Box
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Studio City, CA
Europe. In 1996 he was bestowed the title of Japanese Living Treasure by the Japanese government. In 1999
Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Tatsuzo Shimaoka Signed Japanese Mingei Pottery Glazed Rope Inlay Vase with Box
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Studio City, CA
America, Asia, and Europe. In 1996 he was bestowed the title of Japanese Living Treasure by the Japanese
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Tatsuzo Shimaoka Signed Japanese Mingei Rope Inlay Mashiko Pottery Bowl Plate
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Studio City, CA
, Asia, and Europe. In 1996 he was bestowed the title of Japanese Living Treasure by the Japanese
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Pottery, Earthenware

Tatsuzo Shimaoka Signed Japanese Mingei Rope Inlay Mashiko Pottery Plate Charger
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Studio City, CA
Japanese Living Treasure by the Japanese government. In 1999 he was awarded The Order of the Rising Sun
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Tatsuzo Shimaoka Signed Japanese Mingei Henko Rope Inlay Pottery Vase with Box
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Studio City, CA
title of Japanese Living Treasure by the Japanese government. In 1999 he was awarded The Order of the
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Tatsuzo Shimaoka Signed Japanese Mingei Banana Leaf Mashiko Pottery Plate Bowl
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Studio City, CA
North America, Asia, and Europe. In 1996 he was bestowed the title of Japanese Living Treasure by the
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Tatsuzo Shimaoka Signed Japanese Mingei Pottery Glazed Rope Inlay Vase with Box
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Studio City, CA
he was bestowed the title of Japanese Living Treasure by the Japanese government. In 1999 he was
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Japanese Beautiful Antique Bronze Bamboo Form Ikebana Vase- Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan National Living Treasure artist, Takahashi Keiten. See signature on bottom. Japan, a stunning
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

An Exquisite Quality Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bud Vase
Located in New York, NY
Japanese cloisonne Enamel Bud Vase. This magnificent artwork embodies the timeless beauty and impeccable
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Izuru Yamamoto Japanese Bizen Ware Pottery Yohen Tsubo Jar Vase With Ash Glaze
Located in Studio City, CA
(Born 1944- He is the son of the late Toshu Yamamoto- a Japanese Living National Treasure) who is famed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Jun Isezaki Signed Japanese Bizen Yaki Ware Pottery Large Vase Signed Sealed Box
Located in Studio City, CA
(Jyun) Isezaki (born 1936) who was designated a Japanese Living National Treasure in 2004. The piece
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Japanese Contemporary Green Gold Red Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
. This artist apprenticed himself to Inoue Manji, Japan’s living national treasure in the field of white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Gold

A Monumental Meiji Period Japanese Turned Wood Vase with Silver Spider Okimonos
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Monumental Meiji Period Japanese Turned Wood Vase with Nine Silver Spider Okimonos – A
Category

Antique 19th Century Meiji Vases

Materials

Silver

Kyohei Fujita 'Dream' Blown Glass Box
By Kyohei Fujita
Located in New York, NY
became recognized as a National Living Treasure in Japan. His works are housed in the permanent
Category

1990s Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass

Charger Attributed to Shoji Hamada On Contemporary Stand
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Stamford, CT
"Living National Treasure".
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Folk Art Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Brother Thomas Bezanson Signed Benedictine Monk Studio Pottery Glazed Art Vase
By Brother Thomas Bezanson
Located in Studio City, CA
Japan where he met and worked with five Japanese potters, designated “Living National Treasures” by the
Category

20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Wood-Fired Ceramic Vase by Paul Chaleff
By Paul Chaleff
Located in Atlanta, GA
, especially the work of one of Japan’s National Living Treasures, Takeshi Nakazato. Chaleff was one of the
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Wood-Fired Ceramic Jar Paul Chaleff
By Paul Chaleff
Located in Atlanta, GA
Japan’s National Living Treasures, Takeshi Nakazato. Chaleff was one of the first American potters using a
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Porcelain Flower Vase by Living National Treasure Imaizumi Imaemon XIII
By Imaemon Imaizumi XIII
Located in Berlin, Berlin
a Living National Treasure of Japan for his talented skills and his efforts in preserving the
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Bizen Tea Caddy with Botamochi Decor by Living National Treasure Fujiwara Yu
By Fujiwara Yu
Located in Berlin, Berlin
"Living National Treasure" in 1996 for his continuous efforts to preserve and teach the traditional
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Bizen Sake Set Flask and Cup by Living National Treasure Fujiwara Yu (1932-2001)
By Fujiwara Yu
Located in Berlin, Berlin
, Okayama prefecture. As son of famous Fujiwara Kei (1899-1983) he has also been awarded the title "Living
Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Outstanding Heavy Ash Glazed Japanese Bizen Vase by Isezaki Mitsuru
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Japanese "Living National Treasure".
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Tatsuzo Shimaoka Signed Japanese Glazed Rope Inlay Pottery Ceramic Vase with Box
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Studio City, CA
Europe. In 1996 he was bestowed the title of Japanese Living Treasure by the Japanese government. In 1999
Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Japanese Hand Glazed Vase by Tokuda Yasokichi III, Living National Treasure
Located in Takarazuka, JP
the rank of “living national treasure” – the highest accolade awarded by the Japanese government to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Blue Hand Glazed Vase By Tokuda Yasokichi III Living National Treasure
Located in Takarazuka, JP
the rank of “living national treasure” – the highest accolade awarded by the Japanese government to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Contemporary Table Lamp Red Green Gold by Living National Treasure
Located in Takarazuka, JP
porcelain producing Kutani region in central Japan. The artist was named a “living national treasure” in
Category

Early 2000s Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Gold

Brother Thomas Bezanson Honan Tenmoku Flask Form Vase, 1998
By Brother Thomas Bezanson
Located in Littleton, CO
travel to Japan where he met five Japanese potters, designated “Living National Treasures” by the
Category

1990s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Tatsuzo Shimaoka Japanese Glazed Rope Inlay Pottery Tea Bowl Chawan, 1957
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully crafted, unique tea bowl chawan by Japanese National Treasure pottery master Tatsuzo
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Tatsuzo Shimaoka Large Japanese Glazed Rope Inlay Ceramic Pottery Bowl Dish
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Studio City, CA
America, Asia and Europe. In 1996 he was bestowed the title of Japanese Living Treasure by the Japanese
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Japanese Mashiko Mingei Art Pottery Plate Bowl Attrbuted to Tatsuzo Shimaoka
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Studio City, CA
Europe. In 1996 he was bestowed the title of Japanese Living Treasure by the Japanese government. In 1999
Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Tatsuzo Shimaoka Japanese Glazed Rope Inlay Pottery Ceramic Plate Low Bowl
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Studio City, CA
title of Japanese Living Treasure by the Japanese government. In 1999 he was awarded The Order of the
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Tatsuzo Shimaoka Japanese Glazed Rope Inlay Pottery Ceramic Plate Low Bowl
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Studio City, CA
he was bestowed the title of Japanese Living Treasure by the Japanese government. In 1999 he was
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Tatsuzo Shimaoka Signed Monumental Japanese Drip Glazed Pottery Ceramic Vase
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Studio City, CA
title of Japanese Living Treasure by the Japanese government. In 1999 he was awarded The Order of the
Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Tatsuzo Shimaoka Signed Japanese Glazed Rope Inlay Mingei Pottery Bowl Plate
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Studio City, CA
title of Japanese Living Treasure by the Japanese government. In 1999 he was awarded The Order of the
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Tatsuzo Shimaoka Signed Exhibited Japanese Mingei Glazed Pottery Vase with Box
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Studio City, CA
including North America, Asia, and Europe. In 1996 he was bestowed the title of Japanese Living Treasure by
Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Tatsuzo Shimaoka Large Glazed Rope Inlay Ceramic Vessel with Signed Wood Box
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Studio City, CA
America, Asia and Europe. In 1996 he was bestowed the title of Japanese Living Treasure by the Japanese
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Imperial Emperor's Treasure Sterling Silver Box "Phoenix", 1915 FREE SHIP
Located in South Burlington, VT
Give a gift fit for a King or Queen. Japanese Imperial Emperor's sterling silver "Imperial
Category

Vintage 1910s Japanese Taisho Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tatsuzo Shimaoka Fishnet Textured Japanese Flask
By Tatsuzo Shimaoka 2
Located in Sharon, CT
innovation of his protoge Tatsuzo Shimaoka (1996 Japanese National Living Treasure).
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Jun Isezaki Signed Japanese Pottery Bizen Ware Sake Bottle Vase with Signed Box
Located in Studio City, CA
was named a Japanese Living National Treasure. Beautiful, exquisite form, and glowing Bizen rich
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Plate by Shoji Hamada
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shoji Hamada (1894-1978) legendary Japanese ceramist, designated Living National Treasure, and
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Plate by Shoji Hamada
Plate by Shoji Hamada
H 1 in Dm 9.9 in
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Japanese Living Treasure For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Japanese living treasure for your home. Each Japanese living treasure for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, metal and wood. There are 58 variations of the antique or vintage Japanese living treasure you’re looking for, while we also have 36 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Japanese living treasure, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Japanese living treasure made by modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Japanese living treasure that is appealing in its simplicity, but Morrison Thomas, Shoji Hamada and Tatsuzo Shimaoka produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Japanese Living Treasure?

Prices for a Japanese living treasure start at $340 and top out at $200,000 with the average selling for $4,898.