Monday, October 9, 2017

Aoba Gama-Ceramics of Ehime Prefecture


Aoba Gama is the kiln of Aoba Taiichi. Saijo, Ehime Prefecture. His works vary in style. 






https://www.facebook.com/pg/aobagama/photos/




Shino Chawan








Thursday, August 17, 2017

Yamaguchi Toki 山口陶器

This red Yamaguchi Toki is found on Chinese style 
wares. 

I believe this mark is also associated with Yamaguchi Toki




Yamaguchi Toki also made the Jyoto china wares 






Monday, July 17, 2017

Living National Treasures (LNT)

Living National Treasures (LNT) Ceramics


http://www.e-yakimono.net/html/living-natl-treasures.htm

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Living_National_Treasures_of_Japan_(crafts)

http://galleryjapan.com/locale/en_US/work/list/?subject_category=1&kokuhou_flag=1

https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-5-japanese-ceramicists-who-are-living-national-treasures

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2004/08/11/arts/national-treasures-of-bizen-ware-pots/#.WWyvmrEpChA


Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Gold Imari

The original kiln, Yazaemon of Arita began in 1804. The kiln was run by the Matsumoto family. The fifth generation began exporting to North America and Europe.



Gold Imari was produced by Arita Bussan from 1951,  registered  in Nagoya. (1959-1984)

NO 8,3-CHROME
IIDA-MACHI, HIGASHI-KU
NAGOYA, JAPAN
https://trademarks.justia.com/owners/arita-bussan-co-ltd-285723/



Older mark ?


From a mail order catalog from 1962-63 (from the collection of Prudencio Rodriguez)





Monday, May 8, 2017

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