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Kyō ware

Japan tradition · 5 examples · indicative market tier: Under $500 (entry level & living craft)

Kyō ware (京焼, Kyō-yaki) is a type of Japanese pottery traditionally from Kyoto. It is therefore also known as Kyoto ware. Wikipedia →

Types & examples

Kyoto Ware Square Dishes with Pines, Bamboo, and Checkered Pattern in Overglaze Enamels, K
Kyoto Ware Square Dishes with Pines, Bamboo, and Checkered Pattern in Overglaze Enamels, K
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Tiered box, Kyoto ware, Edo period, 1700s AD, ceramic, overglaze enamel - Tokyo National M
Tiered box, Kyoto ware, Edo period, 1700s AD, ceramic, overglaze enamel - Tokyo National M
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Tea Caddy, Kyoto ware, Edo period, 17th century, chrysanthemum and shippo pattern design i
Tea Caddy, Kyoto ware, Edo period, 17th century, chrysanthemum and shippo pattern design i
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Covered jar with Buddha, Kannon, Daruma, and priest, Kyoto ware, Japan, late 19th century,
Covered jar with Buddha, Kannon, Daruma, and priest, Kyoto ware, Japan, late 19th century,
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Fan-shaped dish with autumn grasses design, Kyoto ware, Japan, Edo period, 1700s AD, ceram
Fan-shaped dish with autumn grasses design, Kyoto ware, Japan, Edo period, 1700s AD, ceram
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