Many people appreciate Japanese pottery. However, most people do not know what to look for when buying Japanese antiques or where to get quality pieces. The design of Japanese pottery can differ in style depending on when and where in Japan the pottery was made. Japanese pottery can either feature traditional colors or, in some cases the contemporary color may be used if the color used in the piece is not meant to have any particular meaning. Traditional pieces will usually feature a fiery red color or a range of light blues.
A good way to shop for Japanese pottery is to know what period the piece you are looking for is from. If you have identified the period that you want the piece of pottery to come from then it will make your search more targeted and probably a lot more efficient because of that.
Antique pottery from Japan can be very expensive and if you merely want an item for your home design scheme, rather than to hold as an investment, you may want to consider finding a replica piece that shares the same specific qualities as an original such as the glaze or its specific design imprinted on its surface. The most important thing to consider in this case is the how your new Japanese pottery will fit with the rest of your furnishings.
A good place to start your search for your antique pottery is at your local antique stores, especially if it has a focus on oriental pieces. The internet is increasingly fruitful for oriental antiques. There are plenty of online stores that are selling various Japanese antique items and you are likely to find some inspiration on the web even if you do not find the item that you are looking for.
Take your time doing your research and be willing to be somewhat creative while searching for your item. The perfect piece of Japanese pottery can be elusive and therefore you need to be willing to be patient and keep your eyes open for your item as you may find what you are looking for when you least expect it.
I used to live in Japan for 16 years and I saw so much art and so many antiques. I really miss that now that I am back in the USA. Thanks for this post because I can’t wait to shop and decorate my home
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I am one of those people who loves to collect and appreciate Japanese pottery. I used to be in a ceramics class for about 12 years. But you’re right, I never knew what to look for. I have a better idea now!