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Japanese Antiques

A collector of Japanese antiques would be deemed as someone with an exceptional taste for the finer things in life. No longer reserved for the elites, a Japanese antique collection in your home would be exactly what the home decorator would order.

Japanese antiques are more than just ornate pieces. They encapsulate a high degree of artistry, craft and beauty and are linked with Japanese rich culture and history.

Some of the items most collected include Japanese furniture, tea ceremony paraphernalia, textiles, and military and even religious items.

Foremost on the antiques collection list for the Japanese is ceramics. This material is dear to them because it is an earth substance. The first pottery in Japan was made during 1573-1615.

 

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