Modern Japanese Pottery and Porcelain Marks (窯印): Toyotoki

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Thursday, April 5, 2018

Toyo Toki Kokura Japan

The logo OCW refers to Oriental Ceramic Works, a precursor to Toto, known for its washlet toilets and Toyotoki Kaisha. Toyo Toki Kaisha was an affiliate of the Morimura bros is now known as Noritake.

See: http://morimura.co.jp/english/history/ , under 1917.

See: https://jp.toto.com/en/company/profile/outline/history/index.htm

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I love Japanese ceramics. 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 ceramics 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 also have a large collection of books on the subject of Japanese ceramics and have information on many marks in my files. Marks I have recorded here are from my own collection, others are from books, pamphlets, friends 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 I 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. I no longer take queries. Please use the many groups on Japanese ceramics available on Facebook. *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.

Thursday, April 5, 2018

Toyo Toki Kokura Japan

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