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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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Japanese Satsuma Pottery Vase NR $30.00 |
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Japanese Army sake cup, Japan pottery / 1930s $7.01 |
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Japanese Army sake cup, Japan pottery / 1930s $15.50 |
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2 SMALL JAPANESE POTTERY NOH MASKS SHOJO & CHUJO. $60.00 |
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NICE JAPANESE OKINA POTTERY MASK WITH HAIR. $45.00 |
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TANBA JAPANESE pottery BEER MUG set of 2 “TANZAN ” #6 $40.00 |
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JAPANESE SATSUMA POTTERY STAND – LATE 19TH CENTURY $22.00 |
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JAPANESE POTTERY FIGURE – EARLY 20TH CENTURY $18.00 |
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SIGNED Showa PAIR Hand Painted Pottery JAPANESE Ducks $99.00 |
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STUDIO POTTERY TEA BOWL Japanese ? NO POTTERS MARKS ? $1.48 |
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Japanese OTAGIRI original Handcrafted IRIS Pottery Vase $4.99 |
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ANTIQUE HANDPAINTED JAPANESE STYLE MOLDED POTTERY JUG $10.46 |
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19thC. BANKO JAPANESE POTTERY: Tete a Tete $285.00 |
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Asian Pottery Japanese Bottle vase Small Pot Pink $23.00 |
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Photo book of Japanese Classic Pottery Imari sake cup $64.99 |
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ANTIQUE JAPANESE SATSUMA POTTERY OLD DRAGON TEA CADDY $249.99 |
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Old Antique Japanese Pottery Figure Hawk Signed $55.00 |
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JAPANESE POTTERY FLOWER VASE W/SIGN SN838 0216 $3.99 |
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JAPANESE POTTERY PLATE SN837 0216 $0.99 |
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unique pottery nogging Japanese woman play pipa▄︻┻═┳一 $99.00 |
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VINTAGE JAPANESE MARCO POTTERY EWER $18.36 |
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VINTAGE JAPANESE POTTERY TEA POT $5.00 |
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Shimaoka Japanese pottery Tea bowl by Living National $450.00 |
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INCREDIBLY Lovely SIGNED Art POTTERY Japanese NEWinBOX $98.00 |
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Japanese Decorative Pottery Pitcher $9.99 |
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The Japanese Pottery Handbook $13.60 |
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JAPANESE SAKE CUPS BLUE WHITE DRAGON ART POTTERY $9.99 |
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1921.Chinese.Japanese Pottery.Objects.Cleveland Museum $49.99 |
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1914.Hobson.Morse.Chinese.Corean.Japanese Potteries.LTD $29.99 |
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VINT HP JAPANESE POTTERY BOWL w/PEWTER CASE SIGNED~MINT $7.50 |
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1888 Satsuma Pottery Japan Japanese Mishima Nishiki $7.99 |
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NEW! Japanese SHIGARAKI Yaki Vase,Pottery,made in JAPAN $44.99 |
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Vintage Antique Japanese Pottery Sugar Bowl $1.84 |
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ANTIQUE JAPANESE SATSUMA VASE POTTERY 6 INCH $95.00 |
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LARGE JAPANESE? STUDIO ART POTTERY VASE $9.99 |
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Japanese Art pottery Vase $14.00 |
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LARGE JAPANESE? STUDIO ART POTTERY VASE HALLMARK SGN $19.99 |
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MINIATURE JAPANESE STUDIO POTTERY VASE SGRAFFITO DESIGN $9.99 |
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Old Japanese Pottery Geisha Incense Pot $6.95 |
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Modern Japanese Studio Art Pottery Vases $9.99 |
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Pr of Mid Century Japanese Pottery Figures-Irridescent $7.99 |
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Japanese Pottery Blue Gold Geisha Satsuma Urn Vase $34.99 |
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Vintage Sake ? Whiskey Japanese DECANTER Pottery HOUSE $9.00 |
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Japanese Pottery Figurine Old Man Ink Well $24.00 |
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Pottery for Japanese green tea How to make it $47.80 |
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Pottery for Japanese green tea How to make it $47.80 |
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7k – Japanese Ikebana Volcanic White Piped Pottery Vase $15.50 |
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book Japanese pottery ceramic art Sculpture Noguchi $9.99 |
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Japanese pottery sword netsuke lacquer auction DNA $0.99 |
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Sumida Gawa Pitcher w/ Three Figures – Japanese Pottery $264.00 |
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Vintage Japanese Pottery Ceramic Cow Creamer $3.99 |
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SMALL BLUE & WHITE JAPANESE POTTERY BOWL $7.95 |
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Vintage Japanese Hen on nest Pottery Box Sugar Bowl $9.95 |
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JAPANESE URANIUM ORANGE,HAND PAINTED ART POTTERY VASE $24.99 |
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Inarco Owl Japan Vase Vintage Pottery Japanese numbered $8.99 |
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INTERNATIONAL STUDIO.1909. HEINTZ. JAPANESE POTTERY. $9.95 |
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Japanese Pottery Green Floral Tea Pot w/ Cups Tea Set $9.99 |
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Vtg Cobalt Blue Japanese Pottery Bowl $7.99 |
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Free Ship! Japanese Toothpick Case,holder,Kyoto,pottery $44.99 |
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NEW! Japanese KYO Yaki Vase,Kyoto,Pottery,made in JAPAN $39.99 |
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Japanese Ikebana Bizen Pottery Tokkuri Bottle Vase #404 $140.00 |
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Japan Japanese Ikebana Bizen Pottery Bamboo Vase #405 $130.00 |
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TANBA JAPANESE pottery flower vase TANMAN 3tm3 $150.00 |
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diy Japanese pottery book Secret hints and tips $58.00 |
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JAPANESE POTTERY OIL JAR VASE BAMBOO DESIGN 20 IN $99.99 |
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Vtg Japanese Satsuma Pottery Art Nouveau Belt Buckle $19.95 |
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J747: Japanese pottery SENCHA Tea pot. Good taste 1 $9.99 |
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J748: Japanese pottery SENCHA Tea pot. Good taste 2 $10.50 |
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Importent Antique Japanese Studio Pottery Sake Bottle $800.00 |
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TURQUOISE CRACKLE GLAZED STUDIO POTTERY BOWL Japanese ? $7.47 |
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VINTAGE JAPANESE POTTERY OFFICER WHISKEY DECANTER $0.99 |
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JAPANESE POTTERY VASE $14.95 |
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VINTAGE VANTINE’S SMALL JAPANESE POTTERY JAR NICE!! $7.99 |
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Chinese Dynasty Meiji Japanese Antique Pottery Teapot $97.00 |
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Early Meiji Japanese Satsuma Pottery Temple URN Vase $290.00 |
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Japanese Army sake cup, Japan pottery / 1937 $0.01 |
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Japanese Pottery Ikebana Shigaraki Flower Vase T-01 #1 $19.99 |
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Japanese Pottery Ikebana Shigaraki Flower Vase T-01 #2 $19.99 |
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Japanese Pottery Ikebana Shigaraki Flower Vase T-01 #4 $19.99 |
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ANTIQUE JAPANESE POTTERY MORIAGE IRIS 2 VASES 15″ TALL $389.99 |
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GLAZED POTTERY JAPANESE TEA JAR-LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH C. $6.50 |
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TANBA JAPANESE pottery flower vase TANMAN #tm1 $29.00 |
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TANBA JAPANESE pottery flower vase TANMAN #tm2 $29.00 |
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Japanese Pottery BIZEN Guinomi w/Signed Box by Kido $9.99 |
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SOMAYAKI JAPANESE POTTERY ASH TRAY / BOWL 4.5″ X 2″ $19.99 |
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SOMAYAKI JAPANESE POTTERY ASH TRAY / BOWL 5″ X 4.8″ $19.99 |
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SOMAYAKI JAPANESE POTTERY TEA CUP $9.99 |
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SOMAYAKI JAPANESE POTTERY FINGER STICK CANDLE HOLDER $125.00 |
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Japanese Painted Porcelain Ceramics Pottery Asian $39.95 |
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UNUSUAL & SIGNED Japanese pottery KUTANI tea set $9.99 |
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Signed Japanese Art Pottery Vase Mid Century Modern $99.99 |
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Isabel Saul Art Studio Pottery – Japanese Girl Figure $224.55 |
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Vintage Asian Japanese Chuo Studio Art Pottery Bowl $9.99 |
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JAPANESE VASE vintage table art pottery painting SIGNED $24.99 |
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JAPANESE COVERED POTTERY BOWL ANTIQUE MARK ON BOTTOM $17.00 |
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JAPANESE ART POTTERY TEA/SAKE CUP ORANGE PEEL GLAZE NR $4.99 |
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Japanese Studio Ceramic Bizen Pottery Vase, signed $9.99 |
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Japanese Ware ; BIZEN Pottery Guinomi by Kino $14.99 |
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Tea ceremony;Japanese Pottery BIZEN Yunomi $19.00 |
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Japanese BIZEN Pottery Guinomi w/Signed Box by Kino $19.99 |
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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 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 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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White Sakura Cherry Blossom Sushi Plate Set for Two $25.50 Perfect not only for sushi, but artful salads and side dishes as well. White stoneware pieces are embellished with cherry blossoms, a Japanese omen of good fortune. Set includes two 8.5 inch x 5 inch rectangular plates, two sauce or condiment bowls, and two pairs of wooden chopsticks packaged in a sophisticated black gift box ready for wrapping…. |
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Pottery Barn Oversized 3-1/2-ft Lavender Hanging Paper Lantern – Lamp Cord Included $29.99 … |
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Pathway Collection Granite Finish Japanese Garden Outdoor Lamp $85.45 Pathway Collection Granite Finish Japanese Garden Outdoor Lamp Goes outdoors with these very functional and decorative styles! A pair of square pavilion or a Japanese style garden light that will complement your flora and fauna, as well as, light your way in the dark. Perfect for showing off your residence under the night sky. 20W Halogen MR-16 Type Bulb (Bulbs Included) 8″L x 8″W x 16″… |
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Asian Styled Handpainted 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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Ugetsu – Criterion Collection $21.99 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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Art Nouveau Tiles + CD Rom $16.01 … |
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The Story of Imari: The Symbols and Mysteries of Antique Japanese Porcelain $25.04 Fired in the kilns of Arita, Japan, eight miles south of the seaport town after which it was named, Imari porcelain is distinguished by the beautiful visual effects produced by its blue underglaze and color overglaze enamels. In THE STORY OF IMARI, author Goro Shimura describes the cultural and historical significance of these prized porcelain bowls, plates, vases, teacups, and other wares. Examin… |