19th century small bowl in the "Kikka" (菊花) chrysanthemum motif. Kikkagata zara-chrysanthemum shaped plate. The flowers have 16 petals both in the outer shape as well as in the center. The back mark is a Chinese mark used on Japanese wares from the mid Edo period. 奇玉宝鼎之珍(In Japanese would read: ki gyuoku hou tei no chin)
Please if you have time--Which blue and white has a brown engraved swirl on the foot
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ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU for SO much helpful information to expand my knowledge of Japanese ceramics. I am wondering if you have some idea when Japanese ceramics intended for giftware started to be stamped in red Japanese characters and English saying "FOR DECORATIVE USE ONLY NOT FOR FOOD USE"? I appreciate your sharing and expect to be immersed in your site for quite some time today :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm not aware of those markings on Japanese ware. I have seen a lot of Chinese ware with those markings, as well as Japanese porcelain decorated in Hong Kong.
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