Comparable sales
Public auction records matched to this object type, material, and style. Prices are hammer or sold results in the source currency.
19th C Japanese Glazed Earthenware Teapot Signed
CA$60
19th C Japanese Glazed Earthenware Lotus Forn Teapot Signed, decorated with butterflies , signed with impressed raised plaque as well. Measuring 6 inches L x 4 H.
View saleJapanese Glazed Earthenware Duck Form Teapot
$50
View saleA JAPANESE EARTHENWARE TEAPOT AND COVER, all over moulded with sea creatures in colours, 6.25in high
£115
View saleSATSUMA Japanese earthenware teapot, Meiji period, 19th century, black and gold seal mark to base, 12cm high
A$200
View saleJapanese earthenware teapot with blackened metal over handle, the compressed lobed body painted in enamels…
£150
View saleA Japanese earthenware miniature teapot and two
£98
miniature baluster vases, circa 1909
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Japanese Earthenware Teapot and Sugar Bowl Meiji Period (1868-1912)
$200
View saleTwo Japanese Earthenware Teapots and Tree Trunk Teapot H of Tallest: 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm.)
$80
View saleJapanese Satsuma earthenware teapot
$225
View saleJAPANESE SATSUMA EARTHENWARE TEAPOT Meiji
$150
View saleJapanese Earthenware Dragon Teapot, H: 5 in
$125
View saleHandmade Japanese Earthenware Kyusu Teapot
$100
View saleWhat defines this object type
Attributes shared by the records above. Use them to check whether your piece belongs in this group.
- Item Type
- teapot
- Category
- ceramics
- Style
- Japanese export / Japoniste
- Material
- glazed earthenware or ceramic
- Technique
- overglaze enamel and gilding
- Origin
- Japan
- Era
- 1920-1970
- Motifs
- floral scrolls, lattice, orange berries, gilt decoration
Common questions
What does a Japanese export / Japoniste teapot sell for?
Comparable public sale records for this object type run from roughly $50 to $150. The median result is near $120. Individual results fall outside that band when condition, attribution, or rarity differ, so treat it as context rather than a value for your piece.
What affects the value of a teapot?
Condition and completeness carry the most weight, followed by maker or pattern attribution, size, age, rarity, and how recent the comparable sales are. For glazed earthenware or ceramic, also check for repairs, restoration, and surface wear.
Is this page an appraisal?
No. This page collects public auction records for a type of object. An appraisal identifies your specific item, weighs its condition and attribution, and states a defensible value for a stated purpose such as insurance, donation, or resale.
How do I tell if these records apply to my item?
Compare form, material, decoration, and marks against the records above. If several match closely, the range is a reasonable starting point. If none do, the object is probably a different type and needs its own comparable evidence.
Is your teapot like these?
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