The term 'Japanware' is used to describe objects which have been finished and decorated in a particular way. A 'Japan' finish can be created on lots of different materials. 'Japanning' means the finished, decorative surface and not the article itself.

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Japanware Gallery

The following items of Japanware can be found at the stated locations. Click on one of the thumbnail images to view a larger version of the image.



Bantock House

Finchfield Rd
Wolverhampton
WV3 9LQ

Home to a fine collection of Japanned goods manufactured all over the Midlands.

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Japanware located at Bantock House. Click on an image to view a larger version:

Bellows Box Work Box Tea Caddy Ladies Cabinet Glove Box Spectacle Case And Visiting Card Case Cabinet Tea Caddy Vase Table And Chair Tray Tray Tray Tray Tray Tray Tray Tray Work Box Tray


Cyfarthfa Castle Museum

Cyfarthfa Park
Brecon Rd
Merthyr Tydfil
CF48 1AG

Magnificent 19th century home of the Crawshay family of Ironmasters. Now housing the town's fine collection of artefacts.

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Japanware located at Cyfarthfa Castle Museum. Click on an image to view a larger version:

Fire Box


Newport Museum And Art Gallery

John Frost Square
Newport
South Wales
NP20 1PA
01633 656656

Newport Museum and Art Gallery housing a fascinating collection including natural sciences, archaeology and local history.

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Japanware located at Newport Museum And Art Gallery. Click on an image to view a larger version:

Dish Tray Coffee Pot Goblet With Lid Goblet With Lion's Head Design Letter Rack Small Scales Set Weighing Scales


Pontypool Museum

Park Buildings
Pontypool
NP4 6JH

Museum housing collections related to the history of the Torfaen Valley and with a significant Japanware collection and research material.

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Japanware located at Pontypool Museum. Click on an image to view a larger version:

Tray Tea Pot Tankard Pan Letter Rack Candlesticks Tea Pot


The National Museum Cardiff

Cathays Park Cardiff
CF10 3NP

The Cardiff site for the National Museum of Wales. Displays include fine art, archaeology, natural history and geology.

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Japanware located at The National Museum Cardiff. Click on an image to view a larger version:

Tea Pot Jug With Tap Tray Vase Tray Vases Urn Snuff Tray Tea Caddy Sugar Bowl Pill Box Plate Snuff Box Dish Tray Coffee Pot Entree Dish Coffee Pot Plate


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