The official name is Takahashi Trading Corp, founded after WWII by Henri Hiroyuki Takahashi.
You are invited to come along with me as I learn about Japanese ceramics. I will share what I learn about the kilns, history, terminology, potters, decorators, styles, and marks. This is a work in progress. ** NOTICE: I DO NOT ANSWER QUERIES ON PERSONAL PIECES. I DO NOT GIVE VALUATIONS. General comments and questions will still be accepted.
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From 1921-1941, wares from Japan exported to the United States had to be marked "Japan" or "Made in Japan". During Wor... -
The This company was in business from 1954-1994. It was bought out by Enesco in 1994. Registered in NYC and San Francisco. Recognized by it... -
Kutani ware is from Ishikawa Prefecture. The markings are often in red, but can be impressed, in blue, gold and sometimes black with a g...
I have two trinket boxes with Christmas motifs but cannot find images for them. One is heart-shaped with a snowman handle, the other is a rectangle with a reindeer handle. Can you help? Thanks
ReplyDeleteAs is noted in several places on this blog, I no longer answer questions on people’s pieces. Try one of the Facebook groups for Japanese ceramics.
ReplyDeleteIs there any relation between Henri Hiroyuki Takahashi and Yoneguma Takahashi, who is the creator of the Takahashi carved wooden bird brooces?
ReplyDeleteTakahashi is a very common family name. I know of no relationship between the two.
ReplyDeleteI have a Takahashi vintage dish and the marking is a gold glitter color with the loco C|O Takahashi San Francisco Japan
ReplyDeleteThere are many variations of the Takahashi Mark.
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