From 1921-1941, wares from Japan exported to the United States had to be marked "Japan" or "Made in Japan". During World War II most ceramics factories (for exports) ceased, except Noritake (see Japanese Ceramics of the Last 100 Years, by Irene Stitt pg 167). After the war exports were labled "Made in Occupied Japan". After 1952 exports were usually marked "Made in Japan" or just "Japan".
Lustre ware vase with the triple leaf mark is an unknown. Many companies have closed and many records were lost. Many of these companies were in the Seto-Mino area. See Made in Japan Ceramics III by Carole Bess White mark #66.
Update: I learned from a Japanese web site on wares made during WWII, for domestic use with this mark. These were designated as being from Gifu Prefecture.
CHIKARAMACHI
The green and red marks were used 1924-1935
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This is a relatively common shape for a lemon server but have not found an identical one. IMO, this is probably from between the mid 1920's to the mid 1930's.
I woüld place these in the Taisho period circa 1920's. The saucer size correlates with the sizes of domestic Japanese small plates made during that period. They were probably made using the same molds as the backs look quite similar. The saucer is 11cm in diameter and the small plate is 13cm.
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This is a miniature tea cup with just a Japan mark.
Unknown maker
Mark #34
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IWATA* Made in Japan
Made in Japan transfer ware. Mountain and branch Mark. Attributed to Iwata. See Made In Japan Ceramics III by Carole Bess White mark #68.
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TAKITO "TT" Made in Japan
According to Gotheborg.com this is the Takito Co. mark. The company was on business from 1880-1948. The products sold from 1891-1921 were marked with Nippon. This mark would be between 1922 and 1941. See white's book mark #56
*other references indicate that Takito closed in 1940.
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See White's book mark #43
JAPAN MIYA Mark
Sterling China Japan
Tashiro Shoten
See White's Book IV marks 21,21a, 21b
Trico China is a Tashiro Shoten Mark (see White'book mark #11)
This is a new one to me "Kongo China"
The red sun mark with RS in the center. Made in Japan. Shimizu Ryonosuke Shoten.
志水禄之助商店
Some MIJ were made for Shops in the USA
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Moriyama Morimachi ⬆️
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Gift Craft, of Toronto) Mid 20th Century
Unknown mark
Hand Painted Nippon Made in Japan with 二 in a diamond shape.
MITSU-BOSHI Japan
Nippon Made in Japan mark circa early 1920's
Hakusan China MIJ
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IE&C Japan
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OTHER MAKERS
NKT with two birds facing each other with Made in Japan, is the mark of what is currently the NIKKO CO. This company produced from 1912.
What is the mark of the 5 petaled flower with horizontal lines on it?
ReplyDeleteI'm having a hard time visualizing it.
DeleteSounds like the Noritake cherry blossom mark
DeleteI am curious if you know the maker of the teapot with 16 petal chrysanthemum with a T at the center mark.
ReplyDeleteMany of the pre war marks are not known. Many small shops were destroyed and records lost.
ReplyDeleteSince I cannot see your cup I cannot verify its age. Japan and Made in Japan were used between 1921-1941, followed by the war when there were no exports, then Made in Occupied Japan. After the Occupation, Japan and Made in Japan were implemented again. There are many resources that have this information. I have several books listed on my blog. Here are three that include information on the 1921-1941:
ReplyDelete"Japanese Ceramics of the Last 100 Years" by Irene Stitt (1974)
"Collector's Guide to Made in Japan Ceramics" Carole Bess White Vol. 1-4
"Made in Japan Ceramics 1921-1941" by Barbara Ifert (1994)
http://www.japanesepotterymarks.info/identification_marks.php?marknum=1102
ReplyDeleteHi Marnie, do you know this mark? I have a small vase with this mark.Thank you.
Factory made export ceramics, Kozan Gama or tiger mountain kiln. 虎山窯
DeleteHello Marnie, would you please identify this mark. Square red with 4 letter " 光 和 陶 噐 " as top left possition, bottom left , top right , bottom right as order each word above. Thank you very much and have a good day.
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DeleteIt is Hasami Yaki.
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Hello Marmie,
ReplyDeleteI saw a dish set at a thrift store ànd on the bottom, no other marks beside the word Japan in a red square. Any idea what this mark is?
Thank you!
It is hard to determine. It is a generic mark. Without seeing the item it is impossible to ascertain who made it and where.
ReplyDeleteHello - I have searched and searched and can not ID this mark on a porcelain lusterware tea set that has a picture of victorian era people. Any idea of who the mark is for and time period? My guess is MCM, 60's. I don't see a way to upload the pic but it's gold, kind of looks like a rope that winds around like two upside down U's with another line in the middle and says only Japan. I'll be happy to send you a pic. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThat does not ring a bell.
DeleteI have an old teapot that has a wooden handle. The markings on the bottom says Hand Painted Japan in a banner and there is a K with 3 petals. I can't find any information about it. Can you help? Thanks
ReplyDeleteMany decorating houses went out of business with the war. Most records were lost.
DeleteHello, I’ve got a lustreware teapot with a mark on the bottom that I have been able to identify. It has a cherry blossom in the center of two concentric circles. Inside the out circle it says “hand paint hand made in Japan”. Does this ring a bell? I can send a picture, if it helps. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
I think I know which one you mean. Some records were destroyed during the war. I do not know who produced this. There were many decorating houses 1920-1940 that are no longer in business.
DeleteI have a red clay teapot set found in a recycle shop. Cups all stamped with Rising sun, main teapot looks like Mt. Fuji and many Japanese writing. Probably confiscated during surrender in WW2.
ReplyDeleteAs noted at the top of my blog, I do not take personal queries.
DeleteI have a set of china with a sango made in japan. I have found the same makers mark, with made in occupied japan. any idea what the difference is?
ReplyDeleteMade in Occupied Japan wares were produced from 1946-1952. After 1952 Made in Japan was used again.
ReplyDeleteMy blue vase has a seal onbottom that says RAY JAPAN with 3 japanese symbols and what looks like 8h8 or BHB. Any ideas?
ReplyDeleteI will research it for you if you give me permission to use the photos for my blog. Can you send a picture of the piece and the markings to marmiet23@gmail.com?
ReplyDeleteHi Marmie, I have a set of the triple leaf marks if you'd like a picture of them. It sounds like they're unidentifiable, though.
DeleteThank you for the offer. If I have the mark already I don't think I would need additional pictures unless it is a variation of the mark already posted.
DeleteHi I have an old vase with a mark ‘s.s.c’ and made in Japan I cannot identify this mark?
ReplyDeleteIt does not sound familiar. Many cottage industries existed before the war. Most records have been lost or destroyed.
DeleteI have a vintage jewelry casket/trinket box that says made in Japan but also has what looks like the liberty bell stamped on it with, I believe intitals MTO? I can't seem to locate this stamp anywhere. Any info you can give me about this?
ReplyDeleteI am not sure I have seen that mark but it is possible that a company ordered specialty ware from Japan.
DeleteI have a green jug with a squirrel on the handle ist is marked Marutom Ware made in Japan
ReplyDeleteHow old would this be, value??
That would probably be Maruhon. I don’t really give values but let’s just say you won’t be growing your retirement account by selling it. I’m not sure of the age as I don’t have a photo of it. I don’t really have time to take personal queries as mentioned on my blog.
DeleteI have a pink glazed / gilded tea set with teapot. It is blush pink all over with pink and white roses. On the base it says 'made in japan' with a symbol that looks lik this )=( but the middle two lines do cross the outer brackets - would you have any ideas?
ReplyDeleteDoes the mark look like this 井? It is hard to say but it may be Imura but it is hard to say without seeing the piece.
DeleteI have a set of china with the mark on bottom in red which looks like a closed tic-tac-toe square with Made in Japan wrapped around it. Do you know what the make is? I need to find one cup to complete the set.
ReplyDeleteYour description doesn’t ring a bell for me.
ReplyDeleteHi, I have a pink 'lustre' style teaset with gold edging. It says Made in Japan on the evey item with two opposing brackets like this )( and then this symbol right across the middle = so it looks like this.... )=( but with the 'equals' sign crossing over the brackets...if that makes sense! Does this sound familiar at all? The cups are either made of bone chine or porcelain, very light. My guess would (considering the preivous owner) that they were made in the 50s but I cannot be certain. Thanks!
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DeleteI have a set of floral pattern China. The back stamp is a red circle with a 5-point star over what may be a flower with "made in Japan" and a small crown over the circle. Not asking for identification help (I've got Replacements trying) but would be happy to share photos with you for your hobby.
ReplyDeleteI have a lovely pattern with this same 5 pointed red star. Did you find out anything? I would like to know.
DeleteThank you for your kind offer. The blogger set up makes it hard to share photos.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your reply, very close but not quite. it is just like this but the two middle lines slightly cross the two outer brackets )=(
ReplyDeleteI have an old ceramic trinket box from my grandmother with a made in Japan stamp. Trying to identify & date. Three Black concentric circles with Made in Japan between the outer & second circle. There is then an inner circle with a geometric flower petals inside that circle. The very tiny circular center of the petals is blank. Any ideas? THANK YOU!
ReplyDeleteAs mentioned in my blog in several places I am not able to take personal inquires. It became too time consuming to answer so many questions and blogger does not make it easy to share photos for inquiries.
ReplyDeleteI have an openwork pink porcelain bowl with gold accents and handpainted floral in bottom. Marked JAPAN(no surround..circle or otherwise) in black. Just looking for an idea of age :) Thank you for any help you can offer.
ReplyDeleteAs mentioned on my blog, I no longer take personal inquiries.
DeleteI have a small white porcelain vase with the mark in red and a diamond shape with i believe to be C 1 in red as well and japan on bottom can you tell me what that means
ReplyDeleteMany of the little companies that made items for export were destroyed during the war. Very few records remain.
ReplyDeleteHi Tim here, very informative site , i bought a set of colourful tea cups and saucers with star motif , the brand reads Pagoda China , Japan, i cant find them with google, could they be a recent product? Cheers Tim.
ReplyDeleteHi Tim here i am enjoying your site , I bought a set of colourful cups and saucers in primary colours , with makers mark Pagoda China , Japan , couldnt find it via google anywhere, could it be a new reproduction, they look new old stock? Cheers Tim
ReplyDeleteI think I have come across Pagoda China MIJ but don’t really have anything on it in my files.
ReplyDeleteAny ideas when this one came from and from what manufacturer? It's similar in style to the Morimachi mark but has an S in the crown instead. Also, anyone know what this fragment belonged to?
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I don’t know. There were so many small producers before the war. Most of them did not come back after the war and records were lost.
ReplyDeletehave a two handle glass with two children holding up flowers on each side. bottom has a capitol K and underneath Japan surrounded by what looks like a flower petal.what is this
ReplyDeleteI don’t know.
DeleteHello Marmie! Thank you for this resource! Just wondering if there is anyway for me to send you a photo of a mark I cannot identify?
ReplyDeleteMarco, you may have missed the fact ( written in a few places on my blog) that I no longer take queries on individual pieces. As you can imagine over time the number of free queries I have received is more than I can handle.
ReplyDeleteI have a little white lion or bear figurine, maybe 2 inches tall, with the word JAPAN carved into the back side. I dug it up in my yard & am just curious as to when it was made
ReplyDeleteWithout seeing the item it is hard to give you more information. Japan and Made in Japan was used from 1921-1942 and again 1952 to the present day.
ReplyDeleteI have part of an old tea set I believe from the early 1900's that says HAND PAINTED JAPAN around 3 five pointed stars in a circle. Any idea when made or value?
ReplyDeleteIt is hard to say for sure without a picture, however it may be pre-war and possible by Mitsuboshi meaning three stars. I do not give valuations. Let me just say that I wouldn’t expect it to help your retirement savings much.
DeleteHi, I have a tea set.It looks like it is hand painted with gold relief.
ReplyDeleteThe mark underneath has a mountain with the initials RS and Japan.
I have tried to research it but no luck. Please could anyone help ?
Thank you for all your insight above!
ReplyDeleteI wonder if you may provide information for a speckled cream bud vase I have, the speckled colors are robins egg blue & terra cotta tones.
The stamp overall occupies the center in of a rectangular area.
LOGO: A capitol M & below the M & offset-left is a 9, below the M & offset-right is a lower t with the tail of the t extending a great deal.
The text "Made in Japan" sits justified to the top of the M and just above the small t's extended tail.
Hi! Would you know anything about a maker called Blue Bird? I have been trying to research about it and have not found anything about them. A set of plates and tea set in the family has Blue Bird Japan among with the logo stamped on the back. I would appreciate any information.
ReplyDeleteI do not k ow anything about it.
DeleteHi, im looking for a specific "made in japan" plate. One of my friend has bought a plate that its mark is "SHIMATSO" (original). Its a white plate with gold round. That plate is marked made in Japan.
ReplyDeleteJust wanna know is there any japanese brand in that name? Thank you
There is no such name in Japanese as Shimatso. There is shimatsu, or Shimazu, but I did not find anything like you described.
DeleteHello! So interesting but I didn't find the mark I was looking for so i suspect mine is just a modern day piece for the Western Market. I have some Satsuma plates which say "Hand Painted Sastsuma 4" and above have a logo which looks like a flower and the initials LD. The marking is red. Does it ring any bells? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteSorry, doesn’t ring a bell. If it has hand painted Satsuma written it certainly was made for export.
ReplyDeleteCurious about some plates my grandmother left me. Beautifully painted flowers with a half daisy in red (one plate it’s in black) with the marking Made in Japan Hand Painted
ReplyDeleteIt does not ring a bell.
DeleteYou are probably very busy and I appreciate any time you give to my query: I have a vase/urn in what looks like Satsuma - orange, turquoise, with raised gold gild piping; the makers mark is red and looks like a Buddhist Temple with Made in Japan (although it look like it bled when fainted and is very smudged). If you could share anything you might know on its origins I would be eternally grateful!
ReplyDeleteSince I cannot see your piece it is difficult to give you any assistance. From what you described it sounds like Kyo-Satsuma export ware.
ReplyDeleteHi.. I need assistance with the seal at the back of my japanese dragonware set? Is there a way you can assist me? I don't know how to attach photos here
ReplyDeleteThere is no way for you to post on my blog. I would suggest trying the Facebook group “Collecting Japanese Ceramics and Arts”.
DeleteI just got a creamer with japanese men all around it gold detailing. There is a 3d 5 point star on the bottom. Haind painted japan is in a circle with a star of david and an s in the center. To no avail I cannot find the maker. Would you please help me?
ReplyDeleteThe description does not ring a bell but a lot of the MIJ companies prior to WWII were destroyed, went out of business and left no records.
ReplyDeleteHi I have a tea set probably post war. The red mark is a ring with MADE IN JAPAN and in the center is a triangle with KB. Below the mark curving around the ring is HAND PAINTED with a backwards n in painted. The set is opalescent with white flowers not the classic chrysanthemum but similar. Have you ever seen anything like this?
ReplyDeleteIt doesn’t sound familiar.
DeleteHi from Norway. If you have the opportunity, could you please enlighten me with regard to a Western style painted tea set.
ReplyDeleteIt eggshell thin and is stamped with Fujiyama and stream and the kanji 汎山善田.
I saw the same one at Gotheburg, but marked 'unknown', so I was hoping you could help with name, period or any info really. Thanks a lot for your time!
Torbjorn
Without seeing it it is difficult to determine age. I did a quick search in Japanese but nothing came up.
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ReplyDeleteI have had two pieces, a child's tea set and a pumpkin shaped covered, handled and footed bowl, both with hand painted scenes. What is distinguishing about both is they have/had roughly painted red rims and handles, whereas the scenes painted have more of a deliberate style. I had always thought of these kind of dishes as being from the 1920's or 30s but the covered bowl is not stamped "Japan", whereas the child's tea set was. Google translate translates the 2 marks on the bowl as Oyama, but I have little faith in Google translate. Could you comment on this style of seemingly "slapdashed" red rimmed porcelain ware?
Without a picture it is hard to be of much help. Oyama is 大山 in Japanese. After 1920 exports could be marked Japan or Made in Japan.
ReplyDeleteHi, I have a large decorative wall plate which I believe is handpainted. The only mark on the back is Made in Japan in red writing. Is there any way to identify the maker?
ReplyDeleteUnlikely, especially without seeing it....which doesn’t work with a blog platform.
DeleteI HAVE A SMALL PIG TOOTH PICK HOLDER WIT A "MADE IN JAPAN" INK STAMP UNDER A RIBBON THAT IS ALSO INK STAMPED BOTH ARE BLUE. I AM TRYING TO NARROW DOWN A YEAR RANGE AND OR MANUFACTURE. ANT GUIDENCE WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED
ReplyDeleteTHANKS GARY
Without seeing the toothpick holder it is impossible to tell you if it is pre or post WWII as stuff like that was produced during both periods.
ReplyDeleteHello I have a very plain mustard coloured Imari urn the only decoration is two yellow flowers the watermark is a brown square I don’t know how to read it and which way I turn it to be right way up one on the symbols is a rectangle with a line going through the middle a little above and longer at the bottom the symbol under this looks like a tree trunk with a line then two inverted v either side and on top two tridents these are on the right hand side the left is blurry but The bottom symbol looks like 3 lines joined at the left hand side above this is a long u shape on its side with a small line that acts like a neck and from the bottom of the line a curve with a line that goes down the right hand side of the 3 other lines above this symbol isn’t clear but on the bottom is a line what looks like 3 and a dot but the 3 is tipped over above this a 7 on its side and then a rectangle that doesn’t connect and has a dot on the bottom Line of the rectangle to the right a B but with another loop above and a dot Botton left curious to know what the jar is used for the glaze has a crackle to it but inside doesn’t show any crackle on the white interior
ReplyDeleteAlthough you tried to describe the characters it is hard for me to understand what they would be. I don’t think your yellow vase is Imari. Given the brown square mark it might be Chinese, or possibly Kyoto export ware but it is impossible to determine without seeing a picture. I usually do not take readers inquiries as I am busy and it is difficult to answer personal questions, especially with a blog format.
DeleteHi.. I am trying to get more details for My Mother regarding a couple of tea sets that she inherited I believe they are pre war one set is marked underneath with an outer red circle then inside that it says hand painted made in Japan (in red) then an inner red circle then inside that is 油 the second set is simply stamped Foreign (in red) any info would be greatly appreciated
ReplyDeleteI’m not really taking personal queries anymore. I don’t recognize the first one, odd name. Many companies went out of business because of the war. Those marked Foreign I think were mostly sent to Europe.
ReplyDeleteHi. I have a saucer I can't read the mark or words. It's made in Japan. Can you help me if I send you the picture?
ReplyDeleteAs mentioned in various places on my blog I no longer answer queries. It became too time consuming. Also, blog format isn’t conducive to sharing photos. I suggest you check out some books on Made in Japan Ceramics or join one of the Japanese ceramics Facebook groups that answer people’s questions. Good luck in your search.
ReplyDeleteHi - I have 6 dessert bowls marked “Sea Horse” in cursive with a graphic of a seahorse in a horseshoe (all in red btw). Can you tell me anything about this brand? Thanks
ReplyDeleteNo clue
DeleteHola, me pareció muy interesante tu post. Sumas un seguidor. Hace poco comencé a coleccionar y encontré una pieza que creo que es de Corea, esta algo deteriorada, tienen un sello se ve que es antiguo. Pero no he podido dar con el año. Dentro de mi colección es mi tesoro. :)
ReplyDeleteMi blog se centra en la cerámica japonesa, no en la coreana.
DeleteI have a small vase (6”) cream with peacocks and gold trims. In the bottom it says JAPAN in raised lettering. Like it was stamed inside before firing. Can you help with manufacturing and date?
ReplyDeleteI usually don’t take personal queries. It sounds like a 1970’s~mass produced for export.
ReplyDeleteHello! I just wanted to let you know that the first mark you have at the top is an old Noritake mark. I have some china with the same marking and this is the pattern https://www.replacements.com/china-noritake-n3819/c/410300
ReplyDeleteI beg to differ. Noritake wares are made in Aichi Prefecture, wares with the top mark were produced in Gifu Prefecture. The Noritake Collectors Guild has most of the marks from 1900-1990’s and that mark is not in there. I believe replacements.com is in error on that.
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DeleteHi! Inherited an orange dragon tea set from my mother. It seems to me that it is export ware, just wanted to know the manufacturer. While it has a geisha lithopane, the marking at the bottom reads "MADE IN JAPAN", with a line illustration of a rooster in gold ink. Hope you could help, would like to know its value. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAs is mentioned on my blog, I do not take queries on people’s ceramics. I also do not do valuations. Try one of the many Facebook groups on Japanese ceramics who handle such questions.
DeleteI am researching the "Lucky" brand/trademark on the bottom of a tea set. Several books and hours on the internet, still nothing. It is not the elaborate "Lucky" mark with the decorative wreath, it is just a the single word, in red, with two red ribbons below. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI’m not familiar with it and am away from my research materials right now. A lot of the companies that made these export wares have disappeared with little information on them. I’ll keep an eye out though.
DeleteHi, I'm putting together names of past Japanese pottery makers. One name I come across that I find nothing on is a company named N.T.C. who is from Japan. Have you heard of them?
ReplyDeleteThere are many companies that were short lived and where little or no information is available.
ReplyDeleteI have a blue and white Dutch boy with a “Made in Japan” on his back. On the bottom is a stamp of a rooster weather vane with the letters S O E T at the end of the vane. Any ideas?
ReplyDeleteIt doesn’t ring a bell…..but keep in mind that many small decorating houses closed as a result of WWII, leaving few if any records.
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ReplyDeleteI have a tea cup and saucer set with Hand Painted Japan and an “H” inside a diamond shape. Can anyone tell me who made it?
ReplyDeleteAs is mentioned on my blog, I don’t take personal queries. Your question, “ Does anybody know.”…….doesn’t really work in a blog setting….it is just me, myself and I. I do not have time to do research for followers. I used to answer but it became too much. Try “Collecting Japanese Ceramics and Art” group on Facebook.
DeleteI am soo sorry for asking this question. I have been researching this makers mark for quite some time and came upon your Blog last night. I was unaware that that you were only one person. Forgive me for my ignorance.
ReplyDeleteNo worries. Good luck on your research.
DeleteI have a pearlized, scalloped plate with lattice work around edge plus fern and 2 colourful birds in the center. JAPAN in gold lettering is on the back.
ReplyDeleteI no longer take personal queries. Try the Facebook group “Collecting Japanese Ceramics and Art”.
DeleteHi I have a vase that has “Made in Japan” hand written in red paint. Can you please help me to identify it? How can I upload pics for you to see it?
ReplyDeleteA blog is not conducive for giving ID’s. I no longer can answer queries as it became very time consuming. I recommend joining one of the Facebook groups that discusses Japanese ceramics. Collecting Japanese Ceramics and Arts is one group where you can post pictures and get answers to your questions.
DeleteHello. I have a blue and yellow tall teapot and cream and sugar set. It looks like lusterware. There is a cherry blossom pattern on the blue section.
ReplyDeleteIt’s stamped “Made in Japan” and there is a five pointed race star on the bottom. I’m wondering about the age of the set and what the raised star means.
I don’t answer personal questions anymore because I was getting too many requests and it is very hard to answer questions with just a description. Blogs are not conducive for answering individual questions. I suggest you join one of the Japanese ceramics and arts groups on Facebook. I made a quick search using your description and did not find anything.
DeleteI don't see any reference to items with just an embossed JAPAN, not painted, but raised letters as part of the piece. Is there a date for such pieces?
ReplyDeleteUsually Japan/Made in Japan was used from 1921~. Without seeing the piece it is hard to pinpoint an exact timeframe.
DeleteI have a set of tea cups and saucers with a Fist holding, what looks like, a piece of paper, and branches. Underneath it says Made In Japan. The set is small cups with Gold Stars on the cups and saucers
ReplyDeleteAs is mentioned I cannot take personal queries. You might try joining a group on Facebook like Collecting Japanese Ceramics and Arts.
DeleteHi Marnie. I’m trying to identify a set that’s blue and gold with some flowers. The back stamp is 3 intertwined circles in a row with plants coming out of each circle, with just the word “Japan” under them. Any idea what this could be? Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI usually do not respond to individual queries as is mentioned on my blog. It is very difficult to do so in a blog format. Your description did ring a bell. Although I do not know the exact maker it was made in Gifu Prefecture. Many of the producers didn’t survive the war, others were swallowed up by larger companies. In the future for made in Japan items you can try the “Collecting Japanese Ceramics Facebook group, or the Made in Japan Facebook group. There are a series of books by Carole Bess White on Made in Japan ceramics that might interest you. Good luck!
Delete—Marmie
I have a small figurine with a mark with blue letters over a five petals flower outline. Does that seem familiar?
ReplyDeleteIt is hard to say
DeleteHello Marmie. Great site! Is there a way to differentiate between the "Japan" and "Made in Japan" marks of 1921-1941 from the ones used in 1952 an onward? Thanks in advance for your help!
ReplyDeleteThere is no easy way to determine which period since Made in Japan and Japan were used both prior to the war and after the occupation. There are books on the subject but they have limitations. Some producers never survived the war while others picked up and produced wares similar to pre-war designs. Quality vastly improved in the decades after the war.
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