Morimura green mark (Noritake)
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Thursday, July 14, 2016
Luster Ware
Luster ware developed after 1921. Noritake used it extensively, but many other manufacturers in Japan did as well. There are varying degrees of quality depending on who manufactured it. Luster ware was also used in Europe, especially Bavarian and Czech are found.
The mark is unknown but this was made in Gifu Prefecture.
This divided luster ware plate is by Tashiro Shoten
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My wife has a tea set with the backstamp from that second picture. It just says "Made in Japan" and "Hand Painted" with three leaves as the mark. Any ideas on the maker?
ReplyDeleteIt is an unknown maker from Gifu Prefecture. Many records were lost during the war. The reason I know it is from Gifu is that during the war domestic wares were under government control and had to be marked indicating area of production and a number. I have seen wares with this marking, the area mark and number. I am unaware of any records that would indicate which numbers belonged to which maker.
DeleteI have a small creamer that looks Luster ware but has what looks like a Maple Leave on the bottom. Any ideas?
ReplyDeleteSome early Noritake used a maple leaf mark, but there are also imitations. It is hard to answer without seeing your piece. Try this link:
ReplyDeletehttp://noritakecollectorsguild.info/corporatebackground.html