Nippon written right to left indicates pre- WWII 本日. Nippon written left to right indicates post-WWII 日本.
Post war
Pre war
Post war
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.
Showing posts with label Nippon Tokusei. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nippon Tokusei. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
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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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There is a lot of confusion on the various marks used by the Fukagawa Seiji and Koransha companies over the years. When you check out the va...
