Modern Japanese Pottery and Porcelain Marks (窯印): Kenzan Toen (虔山)- Ceramics of Gifu Prefecture (Mino Yaki)

Monday, November 8, 2021

Wares with this mark are found in the USA in abundance. Kenzan Toen opened in 1959 and exported vases, mugs and such. The company now creates other ceramic products. See link below.

https://www.kenzan-yakimono.com/vintage_pottery/kvc_f.html

https://www.kenzan-yakimono.com/english/company/history.html

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I love Japanese pottery and porcelain. Having lived in Japan for many years, and now going back and forth between the USA and Japan often, I am able to research the Japanese pottery that I love. I have visited many kilns throughout Japan, attended many exhibitions, visited large ceramic museums and hole in the wall shows. I have met many wonderful potters, some famous in the West, some not. I have researched many potters and their marks. I have information on many marks in my files, some I have recorded from my own collection, others from books, pamphlets, and “papers” from the kilns themselves. When I first started this blog I intended it as a way to learn about the many modern pieces was finding and to keep track of what I was learning. Over time I have also begun studying and collecting vintage and antique ceramics as well. These will also be included even if they don't really fall under the original title for my blog.

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I have had so many requests that I am unable to continue with this service. It takes alot of time to research requests and I am not able to keep up.

**Disclaimer: This blog is a hobby for me. It is a work in progress. There may occasionally be errors. I correct them when discovered. This blog is not meant to be a means of determining authenticity or value.

Monday, November 8, 2021

Kenzan Toen (虔山)- Ceramics of Gifu Prefecture (Mino Yaki)

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