Modern Japanese Pottery and Porcelain Marks (窯印): June 2016

Friday, June 3, 2016

Arabesque or Karakusa Patterns on Japanese Ceramics

Karakusa- various styles of arabesque motif

Botan Katakusa-peony arabesque

Budo Karakusa-grape arabesque

Hana Karakusa-flower arabesque

Kiku Karakusa-chrysanthemum arabesque

Mijin Karakusa-mini arabesque

Nindou Karakusa-honeysuckle arabesque

Shida Karakusa-fern arabesque

Tako Karakusa-octopus arabesque

Tsuru Karakusa-vine arabesque

Welcome

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.

I am NOT taking any queries right now.

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.

Friday, June 3, 2016

Arabesque or Karakusa Patterns on Japanese Ceramics

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