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Japanese Pottery
Cultural expression is important to many people around the world. Nothing reflects historical culture quite like pottery does. There are a number of difference cultures that have their own antique pottery colors, style, and design. Many cultures also have their own special method of creating pottery. The gathering of the clay, the potter’s wheel, the shaping and the designing of the pottery can vary from culture to culture. You can theme your home with remnants of your culture, or of a culture that you happen to admire.
African, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, American, Japanese and Chinese cultures all have special pieces of pottery. Sometimes it takes a true expert to determine which culture and which era a certain piece of pottery comes from. Almost every one of these cultures has a pottered piece that is used for a potted plant or is a vase. It is the texture of the pottery itself, as well as the designs that make each piece unique.
Archaeologists can sometimes tell the actual age of a particular piece of pottery. They may also be able to speculate about what the pottery was used for back in the time that it was created. They study the tends in the designs of many different cultures, and can differentiate between the artistic designs found on the pottery of two or more similar cultures.
If you want to create a special cultural theme within your home, you can start with pottery. You may have paintings, furniture, lamps, and other things that reflect the style of the particular culture that you are trying to portray. Pottery is excellent for not only reflecting the style of a particular culture, but it can also create the mood of the past. Antique pottery is the best kind to use if you want to create a certain “old” mood in your home.
The nice thing about pottery is that you may be able to keep it outside. You can give your back yard, or your front yard, a particular cultural feel by adding pottery that is specific to a nationality or ethnicity.
One of the ways to express your cultural identity or your love for a particular culture is to decorate. You might not want to have a room decorated permanently with this theme. You can choose to do this for certain holidays, and then store the pottery and other items away until next year. It is truly up to you. Whatever you do, enjoy it, and preserve your pottery and other antique cultural items well.
About the Author:
Victor Epand is an expert consultant for pottery, antiques, and figurines. When shopping for pottery, antiques and figurines, we recommend these online stores for cultural pottery, antiques, and figurines.
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Antique Japanese Pottery- Ancient, Raku, Mino, More! $100.00 |
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Turquoise Japan AWAJI WARE Japanese Art Pottery Vase $275.00 |
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VINTAGE JAPANESE FIGURINE HAND PAINTED POTTERY DUCK $23.91 |
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Japanese pottery yunomi made in Japan Kyoto $2.99 |
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Beautiful 1920’s Vintage Japanese Pottery Incense /Frog $9.99 |
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JAPANESE ARTISTIC HANDMADE POTTERY COFFEE CUP $49.00 |
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JAPANESE ARTISTIC HANDMADE POTTERY COFFEE CUP $35.00 |
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JAPANESE ARTISTIC HANDMADE POTTERY COFFEE CUP $43.00 |
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JAPANESE ARTISTIC HANDMADE POTTERY COFFEE CUP $45.00 |
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LARGE Mod JAPANESE 12″ Tall IKEBANA vase Eames Pottery $14.99 |
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IMPERIAL JAPANESE SAKE CUP MILITARY GREEN POTTERY HORSE $7.99 |
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Japan AWAJI WARE Turquoise Japanese Art Pottery Vase $139.00 |
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Japanese Maneki Neko Lucky Pottery Cat Statue $8.79 |
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CHRISTIE’S JAPANESE POTTERY, METALWORKS + $24.99 |
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Japanese Studio Pottery Vase/Hamada-Rosanjin/Eames Era $250.00 |
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VERY NICE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE SATSUMA POTTERY VASE $12.31 |
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The Japanese Pottery Handbook by Penny Simpson, etc., K $23.19 |
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Mini 3″ Japanese Pottery Donabe Hot Pot $4.99 |
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※【Fuji】Japanese Very Pretty Pottery DOLL-N11 $8.90 |
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Superb Antique Japanese Satsuma Pottery 2 Ewers Moriage $225.00 |
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Vintage Japanese Pottery Vase Samurai Warriors Marked $52.00 |
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Vintage Japanese Pottery and Gilt Shell in Hand Vase $29.99 |
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Fine Japanese pottery Ikebana Bowl Vase 11.75″ round nr $75.00 |
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Tachikichi Japanese Pottery Tea Rice Bowl Set in Box $9.99 |
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1925 Vintage Original Japanese Pottery Bronze Vases $8.99 |
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Mid Century Modern Japanese IKEBANA Eames Pottery Vase $145.00 |
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Prehistoric Japanese Arts Jomon Pottery Kidder 1968 HC $275.00 |
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G463: Japanese OLD pottery incense case. EBISU statue. $49.99 |
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JAPANESE mini pottery MASK OMEN HANNYA demon NOH SN318 $3.99 |
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OLD JAPANESE POTTERY MASK OMEN NOH KYOGEN KOBUAKU YM95 $17.99 |
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OLD JAPANESE POTTERY MASK OMEN NOH god TAJIKARAO YM94 $15.56 |
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Pottery of Japanese Bizen Parent and child of a monkey $65.00 |
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Japanese Pottery BIZEN Guinomi Guinomi w/Signed box $19.99 |
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V.Large Rare Ancient Japanese Haniwa pottery Kofun head $1,690.00 |
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1920S JAPANESE POTTERY HAND PAINTED FLORAL WALL POCKET $27.00 |
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Gres Japonais – Japanese Sandstone pottery, French book $35.00 |
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JAPANESE BROWN POTTERY TEA POT 6 CUP SAUCER SIGN MINT $124.99 |
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Old or Antique Japanese Studio Pottery Jar Signed $195.00 |
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Shawnee Pottery Japanese Girl Electric Table Lamp $12.99 |
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Japanese Somayaki Soma ware HUGE pottery TEA POT Horse $17.99 |
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TWO VINTAGE JAPANESE INCISED POTTERY VASES $400.00 |
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JAPANESE SATSUMA POTTERY FLORAL GOLD LAMP BASE VASE $61.59 |
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Antique Japanese TAISBO KUTANI Pottery Art 1900s TURTLE $98.88 |
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JAPANESE WHITE HORSE STALLION POTTERY SET LOT SYMBOLS $9.99 |
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Hand Painted Vintage Japan Japanese Girl Pottery Art $65.00 |
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Lovely Signed Japanese Studio Art Pottery Vase $95.00 |
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Early Signed Japanese Studio Art Pottery Vase $65.00 |
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SIGNED Blue FIREWORKS Japanese VINTAGE Art Pottery VASE $290.00 |
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SIGNED Incredibly EXQUISITE Tree JAPANESE Pottery VASE $600.00 |
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Vintage Japanese Pottery Blue, Brown & Cream Owl MINT $9.99 |
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16-Longwy Pottery, Japanese Sakura Tree Vases, x2, Deco $11.50 |
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Photo explanation Japanese Pottery Porcelain as Case $64.99 |
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PRIMITIVE ANTIQUE JAPANESE MYTHICAL POTTERY VASE $39.99 |
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SIGNED HandPainted GOLD Makie JAPANESE Art Pottery VASE $520.00 |
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Large Early 17thC Japanese Green Oribe Pottery Charger $6,500.00 |
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Japanese home-made pottery How to make $45.80 |
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56-Japanese Studio Pottery Tea Bowl, Geometric Pattern $9.99 |
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Japanese collected works of pottery made by Rosanjin $85.80 |
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Japanese pottery yunomi tea cup made in Kyoto Japan $1.99 |
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Japanese white pottery Yunomi tea cup made in Kyoto $2.99 |
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Japanese pottery Sake bottle $1.99 |
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JAPANESE STYLE POTTERY TEAPOT WITH BAMBOO HANDLE 6 CUPS $6.99 |
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Shigaraki Japanese Pottery Vase /007 $80.80 |
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RARE Fine 1960s MASHIKO Japanese NEWinBOX Pottery BOWL $99.00 |
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INCREDIBLE Huge HP Flowers Signed JAPANESE Pottery VASE $390.00 |
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LARGE OLD JAPANESE POTTERY TOKONAME VASE DRAGON SIGNED $9.99 |
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Large Japanese pottery INARCO majolica Pitcher or Jug $3.06 |
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Pottery from 1940s Made in USA, Japanese girl $20.00 |
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Vintage Japanese Pottery Doll Figurines Statues $40.00 |
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Vintage California Pottery Asian Japanese Chinese Vase $10.50 |
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ANTIQUE JAPANESE SATSUMA POTTERY MORIAGE DRAGON VASE $15.39 |
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Group of Japanese and Chinese Pottery $19.99 |
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JAPANESE POTTERY IKEBANA FLOWER FROG VASE $24.99 |
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Vtg JAPANESE POTTERY GEISHA WOMAN WALL POCKET SIGNED $29.99 |
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Lovely Japanese Art Pottery Bonsai or Ikebana Planter $15.00 |
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Vintage Japanese Lucky Monkey Pottery Toothpick Holder $9.99 |
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VINTAGE POTTERY JAPANESE VASE CRANES CLOUDS MARKED $8.99 |
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UCTCI Japanese Pottery Monkey Face Creamer $2.50 |
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UCTCI Japanese Pottery Monkey Face Cup $6.25 |
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Rare Lane & Co Chinese Japanese Pottery Great 1960 $9.99 |
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Antique Japanese Pottery $0.99 |
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Japanese Hagi ceramic pottery tea cup chawan yunomi $5.99 |
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Japanese Pottery Handmade Flower Vase $14.99 |
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Japanese Pottery Handmade Flower Vase $11.99 |
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Japanese Pottery Cup and Saucer Set $19.99 |
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ANTIQUE ASIAN FIGURE OLD CHINESE OR JAPANESE POTTERY NR $325.00 |
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VinTagE JAPANESE STUDIO ART POTTERY VASE / NUDES $34.95 |
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G507: Japanese Pottery tea bowl Good glaze style w/sign $9.99 |
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Japanese SATSUMA Pottery Chrysanthemum 16 Inch Vase $200.00 |
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Aqua Cabinet AWAJI WARE Japanese Art Pottery Vase $9.99 |
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A Japanese Vase by Imari Pottery Company $29.99 |
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Japan CLAM SHELL Japanese Art Pottery Vase $24.99 |
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Very nice ceramic pottery planter-Japanese fisherman. $8.24 |
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Japanese pottery;Hagi Ware Teacup with lid w/signed box $19.00 |
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Scarce Japanese Pottery Edward Morse Travel 2 Volumes $245.00 |
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NEW yet 196Os MASHIKO Japanese POTTERY Low BOWL / PLATE $68.00 |
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Crying Boy w Dog Pottery Exc $9.99 |
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Large, old Japanese Pottery Noa mask DEMON 1930 NR $49.00 |
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Japanese SATSUMA Pottery Moriage Dragon Vase by TANZAN $75.00 |
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old pottery ORIBE TEAPOT tea japanese porcelain ceramic $895.00 |
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Japanese Sake Set with One Flask and Four Cups, Sumi Ink $16.95 Sake, a Japanese alcoholic beverage made from rice, has written references that date back to the 3rd century. The small cups are called choko and the flask, a tokkuri. The serving sets are too beautiful, however, to reserve just for sake. They can also be used to serve condiments, appetizers, or as a vase for small flower arrangements…. |
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Oval chinese bonsai planter / pot – ceramic, jade green glaze $5.95 Bonsai, the art landscape miniaturization of trees originated in China during the Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD). The term bonsai or penjing can be applied to any miniature landscape planting. These little pots are perfect for small arrangements that can include plants, stones or figurines. To start plant a small jade tree, add a scholar stone or interesting rock shards and a mudman miniature and you… |
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Large rectangle bonsai planter / pot – chinese ceramic, green glazed $8.50 Bonsai, the art landscape miniaturization of trees, originated in China during the Han Dynasty (206 BC220 AD). The term bonsai or penjing can be applied to any miniature landscape planting. These little pots are perfect for small arrangements that can include plants, stones or figurines. To start, plant a small jade tree, add a scholar stone or interesting rock shards and a mudman miniature and yo… |
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Ugetsu – Criterion Collection $23.90 Studio: Image Entertainment Release Date: 11/08/2005… |
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Traditional Art of Japanese Pottery DVD $26.95 Visit a family of Japanese potters who work in traditional forms that are centuries old. The history of their style is explained, and the artists show the techniques that they employ…. |
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Floor Lamp with Japanese Style in Off White Finish $55.46 Dimension: 48″H Finish: Off White, Black Material: Metal, Fabric Floor Lamp with Japanese Style in Off White Finish Features cylindrical pillar style with black metal off white inlays. Asian-inspired lamp makes the perfect addition to any home decor. Bulbs are not included. Add this stylish, unique and great item to your room. Assembly required. … |
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Arteriors Asian Styled Bisque Ceramic Table Lamp $195.00 A piece of art that doubles as a lamp, this bisque porcelain has a handpainted Asian motif and a soothing vibe…. |
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Pottery Barn Oversized 3-1/2-ft Lavender Hanging Paper Lantern – Lamp Cord Included $29.99 … |
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Art Nouveau Tiles + CD Rom $15.45 ART NOUVEAU TILE DESIGNS is a striking collection of tile designs that exemplifies the bold use of colour and treatment of natural and floral themes typical of the Art Nouveau movement. More than 200 stunning tile designs have been meticulously recreated (digitised) and are included on the accompanying CD…. |
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Puerto Rico Tile Designs $16.48 Puerto Rico is best known for pina coladas and Salsa music but it is also home to beautiful examples of Spanish Colonial and modern Caribbean architecture. In recent years, the tile industry in Puerto Rico has seen a revival of traditional designs and a new wave of tile design. This book contains stunning examples of tile designs from Puerto Rico. The enclosed CD contains the images for use as a g… |