Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Geisha Ware or Geisha Girl Porcelain


For some reason many people seem to like this stuff. I personally do not think much of it. It is cheaply made, roughly painted but nevertheless has a following. Keep in mind that there is a range of quality as well as periods of production. 
Geisha Girl export porcelain began in in the late 1800's, ceased during the war and then came back with a vengeance after the war. A good basic history of this porcelain is covered in Elyce Litt's book "The Collector's Encyclopedia of Geisha Girl Porcelain".





This dresser set, according to Litt's book, is a modern reproduction.  This may be from mid 1950's-1970's.

Geisha ware plate with Made in Japan printed




Monday, August 5, 2013

TACHIZURU CHAWAN (立鶴 茶碗 )


Gohonte  style with standing crane design and tall foot

The mark is 耕甫 
I found a similar on line attributed to Kisada Koho with this same mark.
Possibly a tribute piece by another potter? 

I love this tea bowl.  

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