Are Japanese vases valuable?

Yes, some Japanese vases are valuable. Some of the most highly sought-after types of Japanese vases include Satsuma, Kutani, Arita and Imari pieces. There is also a demand for select cloisonné and bronze vases made by Japanese artisans. The size, style, condition and rarity of a Japanese vase will contribute to its value. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can give you an estimate of how much a particular vase is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Japanese vases.

What is a Japanese Satsuma vase?

A type of Japanese pottery originated from Satsuma province in Japan is termed as Satsuma ware. A vase of this kind is known as a Satsuma vase. An interesting fact about Satsuma ware is that they feature a "makers mark" or marking as a key to help collectors unlock the value, age and authenticity of the piece. Shop a range of antique and vintage Japanese vases on 1stDibs.

Japanese Moon Vase

High Quality Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Double Sided Moon and

$1,800

H 6 in Dm 6 in

High Quality Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Double Sided Moon and

Located in Long Island City, NY

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Double Sided Moon and Crane Scenes Dimensions: H 6 in. All

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Japanese Meiji Bronze Takaoka Vase with Waterfowl and Moon Design

$6,500

H 14.25 in Dm 10.5 in

Japanese Meiji Bronze Takaoka Vase with Waterfowl and Moon Design

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese Meiji bronze Takaoka vase with waterfowl and moon design Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze

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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Modern Japanese Studio Pottery Oribe Moon Flask Vase by Ken Matsuzaki

$4,800

H 9.8 in W 8 in D 3.5 in

Modern Japanese Studio Pottery Oribe Moon Flask Vase by Ken Matsuzaki

By Ken Matsuzaki

Located in Atlanta, GA

A contemporary studio ceramic vase made by Japanese potter Ken Matsuzaki (1950-). The vase

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Early 2000s Japanese Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Gilt Bronze and Champleve Moon Flask Vase, Late 20th Century

$3,200

H 13 in W 10.25 in D 5.5 in

Japanese Gilt Bronze and Champleve Moon Flask Vase, Late 20th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A stunning and opulent Japanese gilt bronze moon flask vase with champleve enamel decoration, late

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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

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Antique Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Moon Flask Vase Decorated With Peacocks

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H 7.5 in W 5.5 in D 2.625 in

Antique Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Moon Flask Vase Decorated With Peacocks

By Satsuma

Located in Atlanta, GA

Meiji periods of Japan's history. Collectors of Satsuma ware look for the masterful works and vases of

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Antique Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Moon Flask Vases

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H 6.5 in Dm 3.5 in

Antique Pair Of Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Moon Flask Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of Japanese footed enamel over copper moon flask shaped vases. The exteriors of the vases

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Vases

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Enamel, Copper

Mid-Century Crescent Moon Ceramic Vase

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H 8.75 in W 2 in D 8.25 in

Mid-Century Crescent Moon Ceramic Vase

Located in Fairfield, CA

A mid-century crescent moon shaped ceramic. Finished in a glossy black glaze. A great sculptural

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Japanese Harvest Moon "Rabbits" Lantern and Vase

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H 33 in Dm 11 in

Japanese Harvest Moon "Rabbits" Lantern and Vase

Located in South Burlington, VT

commonly sold and eaten during that time. This hand wrought "harvest moon” vase or lantern comes

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Big Antique Bronze Moon Vase Flower Planter "Ocean Waves " Great Gift

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H 14 in W 13 in L 14 in

Japanese Big Antique Bronze Moon Vase Flower Planter "Ocean Waves " Great Gift

Located in South Burlington, VT

moon vase with a hard to find "ocean waves" surface motif. Accompanied by a complimentary 80" chain

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Japanese Big Antique Bronze 'Moon Vase' Hanging Flowers Lovely Patina and Detail

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H 13 in Dm 13 in L 13 in

Japanese Big Antique Bronze 'Moon Vase' Hanging Flowers Lovely Patina and Detail

Located in South Burlington, VT

From Japan comes this big beautiful hand cast bronze moon vase Haineke with a Fine chocolate

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Bronze

1940's Japanese Half Moon Figural Planter

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H 11 in W 9.5 in D 5.5 in

1940's Japanese Half Moon Figural Planter

Located in New Orleans, LA

Vintage 1940's ivory glazed half moon figural vase with delicate flowers and playful cherubs. From

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Japanese Bronze Moon Rabbit Vase Rare Find and Opportunity

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H 13 in W 5 in D 5 in

Japanese Bronze Moon Rabbit Vase Rare Find and Opportunity

Located in South Burlington, VT

treasure from Japan! This is a superb Art Deco period or earlier style handcrafted bronze vase

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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Large Exceptional Japanese Ceramic Moriage Moon Flask Vase Meiji Kinkozan

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H 19.25 in W 15 in D 5 in

Large Exceptional Japanese Ceramic Moriage Moon Flask Vase Meiji Kinkozan

By Kinkozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large and rare Japanese ceramic vase of exceptional quality from late Meiji period circa 1900-10s

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Champleve Pilgrim or Moon Flask Brass Vase Now Electrified

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H 12 in W 8.25 in D 3 in

Japanese Champleve Pilgrim or Moon Flask Brass Vase Now Electrified

Located in San Francisco, CA

A lovely Japanese champleve moon or pilgrim flask vase, now electrified and mounted as a lamp

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Pottery Moon Flask Vase Samurai 1880

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H 12.25 in W 8.5 in D 2 in

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Pottery Moon Flask Vase Samurai 1880

By Satsuma

Located in Portland, OR

A magnificent antique Japanese Meiji period Satsuma pottery moon flask vase, circa 1880. The vase

Category

Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Antique Sumidagawa Signed Pottery Moon Flask Vase

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H 4.88 in W 4.25 in D 1 in

Antique Sumidagawa Signed Pottery Moon Flask Vase

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Japanese Sumidagawa pottery moon flask vase. Decorated to both sides. One

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

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Japanese Lacquer Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay and Parquetry Drawers

$1,024

H 10 in W 11.75 in D 6 in

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Japanese Asian Signed Studio Pottery Wabi-Sabi Ceramic Glazed Chawan Tea Bowl

$695

H 3.25 in W 5.25 in D 5.25 in

Japanese Asian Signed Studio Pottery Wabi-Sabi Ceramic Glazed Chawan Tea Bowl

Located in Studio City, CA

A stunning Japanese stoneware studio pottery chawan tea bowl that features a beautiful, heavy and sumptuously multi-glaze with wonderful shifts in color and texture. This bowl is wit...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

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Stoneware

Japanese Bronze Vase with Butterfly Design

$10,500

H 9.5 in Dm 12 in

Japanese Bronze Vase with Butterfly Design

Located in Hudson, NY

Taisho period bronze with butterfly design and handles with wheat design. Signature on base reads: Akijo.

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Metalwork

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Edo Wabi-Sabi Shigaraki Tamba Tanba Art Pottery Jar Tsubo Vase

$895

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Japanese Antique Edo Wabi-Sabi Shigaraki Tamba Tanba Art Pottery Jar Tsubo Vase

Located in Studio City, CA

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Pottery, Stoneware

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Geometric Patterns Gard

$1,800

H 6.5 in Dm 3 in

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Geometric Patterns Gard

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne vase featuring intricate foliage motifs complemented by two exquisite floral panels. The meticulous craftsmanship in depicting foliage patt...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Enamel

Tashiko Tazaezu Signed Mid-Century Modern Japanese Hawaiian Studio Pottery Bowl

$2,495

H 3.25 in W 8.5 in D 8.6 in

Tashiko Tazaezu Signed Mid-Century Modern Japanese Hawaiian Studio Pottery Bowl

By Toshiko Takaezu

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful and quite engaging relatively large sumptuously glazed bowl by famed Japanese Hawaiian American pottery master Toshiko Takaezu. The high-fired porcelain bowl features a v...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Porcelain, Pottery

19th Century Large Japan Vase "Cloisonne" With Floral Decoration, Meiji Period

Sold|~~$5,665~~

H 24.02 in Dm 8.67 in

19th Century Large Japan Vase "Cloisonne" With Floral Decoration, Meiji Period

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Large antique Japanese vase. Dating from the late Meiji period, 19th century. Made of copper and brass with 'Cloisonne' polychrome enamel decorations. Cloisonne is a very ancient t...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Brass, Copper

Kaneshige Toyo National Treasure Signed Japanese Bizen Pottery Sake Bottle Vase

$2,495

H 4.6 in Dm 4 in

Kaneshige Toyo National Treasure Signed Japanese Bizen Pottery Sake Bottle Vase

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful, perfectly shaped and balanced antique Bizen ware shibui sake bottle (tokkuri) vase by renowned Japanese master potter/artist Kaneshige Toyo (1896-1967) featuring a uniqu...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

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Stoneware

Kaneshige Toyo National Treasure Signed Japanese Bizen Pottery Chawan Tea Bowl

$1,595

H 4.75 in W 6 in D 6 in

Kaneshige Toyo National Treasure Signed Japanese Bizen Pottery Chawan Tea Bowl

Located in Studio City, CA

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

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Stoneware

Fine Quality Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase - Antique, c.1915

$2,376Sale Price|30% Off

H 11.62 in Dm 7.09 in

Fine Quality Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase - Antique, c.1915

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase - Exquisite Crane Depiction! This exceptional bronze vase from the Meiji period features a stunning depiction of cranes, symbolizing longev...

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Vintage 1910s Metalwork

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Bronze

Large Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Vase

$9,000

H 13 in Dm 3 in

Large Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Baluster shape, flower brunches and birds decor against turquoise background. ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Copper, Enamel

Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase Pair by Ota Hyozo, Meiji Period

$34,014

H 9.85 in W 3.94 in D 3.55 in

Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase Pair by Ota Hyozo, Meiji Period

Located in Newark, England

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ON ALL OUR COLLECTION - MORE IMAGES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) From our Japanese collection we are delighted to present this exceptio...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Enamel

Pair Louis XVI Style Chinese-Export Ormolu Mounted Famille Rose Porcelain Vases

$6,338Sale Price / set|24% Off

H 15 in W 7.75 in D 7.75 in

Pair Louis XVI Style Chinese-Export Ormolu Mounted Famille Rose Porcelain Vases

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine pair of Louis XVI style chinoiserie gilt-bronze mounted Chinese export famille rose porcelain vases. The ovoid hand painted porcelain body with dual scenes of a sword presenta...

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Vases

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Contemporary Japanese Vase by Fukumoto Fuku, 2011

$5,909

H 10.63 in Dm 12.21 in

Contemporary Japanese Vase by Fukumoto Fuku, 2011

By Fukumoto Fuku

Located in Uccle, BE

Signed and original box included Fukumoto Fuku is a leading Figure in the Contemporary Japenese Clay, recognized for her expertise in the art of traditional pottery. Her work "Tsuki...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Organic Modern Ceramics

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Porcelain

Massive Chinese Cloisonné Vase with Phoenix, Magnolia, Lotus and Chrysanthemums

$22,400Sale Price|20% Off

H 31 in Dm 17 in

Massive Chinese Cloisonné Vase with Phoenix, Magnolia, Lotus and Chrysanthemums

Located in New York, NY

A massive Chinese blue cloisonné vase or urn depicting a colorful imperial phoenix with gilt bronze wires among birds and butterflies in an imperial garden of magnolia blossoms, chry...

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Metalwork

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Enamel

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Japanese Moon Vase For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Japanese moon vase you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A Japanese moon vase — often made from ceramic, metal and porcelain — can elevate any home. There are 15 variations of the antique or vintage Japanese moon vase you’re looking for, while we also have 10 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the Japanese moon vase you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A Japanese moon vase is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. Emile Gallé, Ken Matsuzaki and Shiho Kanzaki each produced at least one beautiful Japanese moon vase that is worth considering.

How Much is a Japanese Moon Vase?

A Japanese moon vase can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,475, while the lowest priced sells for $85 and the highest can go for as much as $12,000.

Questions About Japanese Moon Vase

Are Japanese vases valuable?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
Yes, some Japanese vases are valuable. Some of the most highly sought-after types of Japanese vases include Satsuma, Kutani, Arita and Imari pieces. There is also a demand for select cloisonné and bronze vases made by Japanese artisans. The size, style, condition and rarity of a Japanese vase will contribute to its value. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can give you an estimate of how much a particular vase is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Japanese vases.
What is a Japanese Satsuma vase?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
A type of Japanese pottery originated from Satsuma province in Japan is termed as Satsuma ware. A vase of this kind is known as a Satsuma vase. An interesting fact about Satsuma ware is that they feature a "makers mark" or marking as a key to help collectors unlock the value, age and authenticity of the piece. Shop a range of antique and vintage Japanese vases on 1stDibs.