You are invited to come along with me as I learn about Japanese ceramics. I will share what I learn about the kilns, history, terminology, potters, decorators, styles, and marks. This is a work in progress. ** NOTICE: I NO LONGER ANSWER QUERIES ON PERSONAL PIECES. I DO NOT GIVE VALUATIONS.
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From 1921-1941, wares from Japan exported to the United States had to be marked "Japan" or "Made in Japan". During Wor... -
Kutani ware is from Ishikawa Prefecture. The markings are often in red, but can be impressed, in blue, gold and sometimes black with a g...
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Made in Occupied Japan ceramics were produced between 1945 and 1952. Irene Stitt in her book, "Japanese Ceramics of the Last 100 Year...
What an awesome collection of Japanese marks. I've searched sites and cannot find the mark on the back of blue and white porcelain I just purchased. 7.5" plates, saucers and teacups. Almost Scandinavian looking ... in a Japanese way. With a mark that appears to be a Pagoda sitting on two squares with the kanji symbols for Ni hon (japan) inside it Ni on top. I know you aren't making IDs... but thought mine a curious mark.
ReplyDeleteAs mentioned I am not taking queries. It sounds like an interesting mark. I recommend joining one of the many facebook groups that deal with Japanese ceramics. One is Collecting Japanese Ceramics & Arts
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