During WWII there were no exports from Japan. Most production was focused on the war effort. However, domestic ceramic wares were produced during 1941-1946 (Showa 15-21). They were made in various areas under government control. They are usually marked with the the first kanji character for the area where they were produced and a number. I believe the numbers indicate the kiln.
For example the area of manufacture is the mark along with a number:
Arita made 有55
Banko made 万 120
Bizen made 備 3
Gifu (Mino) made 岐 123
Hasami made 波 32
Hizen made 肥 28
Kyoto made 京 252
Nagoya made 名 24
Seto made 品 148
Seto made 瀬 202
Seto made セ 598
Shigaraki made 信 240
Tokoname made 常 107
Here is another link which shows that the snake eye foot was still being made during the World War II period. I had previously thought the snake eye was only made through Meiji or early Taisho period.
Some examples of Tousei Touki marks:
To the left is the Aoki mark with 有55 meaning made by Aoki in Arita during the war
The two on the right are the Gifu mark 岐.
A personal “te-hibachi” hand warmer, marked with the Hi 肥 for Hizen. This is Shida Yaki of Shiota, Saga Prefecture.
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| Hizen 52 |
This is unusual in that it does not have a number. It is marked right to left Meito 明陶 with the Gifu mark above. This has the Gifu mark.
*I have seen a Gifu 161 with Yamaka Toki Kaisha
Examples of Tousei Toki from various sites
Examples of Tousei Toki from various sites
Flimart:
Rakuten:
Seto made 66
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| This mark indicates Seto Shinano area |
Nearing the end of WWII, when metals were getting scarce, the Japanese Imperial Army resorted to using ceramic grenades. Pottery production was slowed during the war, only producing products under government control. They were recruited for the war effort to produce ceramic grenades.
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