Iwate / Kokuji pottery / Dai pottery. See examples on eBay , Nakamura Shuto I (1864-1928) Kutani porcelain marked Nippon Yokohama Nakamura Zo Kore. A: Marks on Japanese pottery can be found in several colors, including red, green, blue, yellow, brown and black. Bought new around 1960 according to the owner. See examples on eBay , Fukagawa Seiji alternative mark with Mt. Porcelain was produced in Arita for the first time in 1616 under the control by the feudal lord of Nabeshima, or the present Saga Prefecture. A potter from Seto brought the porcelain process from Kyushu back to his hometown. The first fake marks of the 1980s were on blanks with decorations unlike that of original Nippon and were relatively easy to identify. During the Showa period (1926-1988), fine items and tiles were produced, and Mino ware became one the greatest pottery centers in Japan. In 1956, UCAGCO was sold to Sammons Enterprises and in 1962, Stolaroff, who had become the company's president, retired. Mark: Above "Made in Japan" a capital "S" superimposed upon a system of four triangles within a fifth triangle. Each of these unique Japanese antique marks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, metal and porcelain.Japanese antique marks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Mark: 'Made in Japan'. It wasn't until the 30s that the company took on the official trademark of UCAGCO and began expanding overseas. Akita / Naraoka pottery. During the period 1921-1941 porcelain should be marked "Japan" and roughly after 1941, marked "Made in Japan", though numerous exceptions appears to occurs. The names are given in English without the Japanese equivalency since the book was aimed at English-speaking tourists. Mark of "Nippon Yoko Boeki Co." "wreath with a bow at the bottom and a clover" The word "JAPAN" is printed in dark green or black with also a faint blue or purple letter that looks like an "S". Mark "Made in Japan" over two characters "Bibi". 941. 800. Date after 1940, tentatively around 1958/1959 - 1962/1963. In Amakusa pottery and porcelain were under control of the shogunate during the Edo period (1603-1868). Most pieces marked this way dates from c. 1947 to 1961. Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian, Kyoto-Kyomizu Ware, Ko-Kiyomizu Rice Container, Edo Period, Late 18th Century. 824. To illustrate how difficult it can be to pinpoint an item's manufacturing period, both Arita ware from the Qianlong period (18th century) and from the 1970s use a hazy blue underglaze for their marks. Nearly every one of the 47 prefectures in Japan makes their own unique ceramic ware, using locally available materials, from earthy unadorned clay bowls to highly decorative white porcelain. Porcelain and ceramics Unconfirmed identity but looks like Mount Fuji and a stream, similar to Fukagawa. 14. Mark: WH. Hagi ware is often used for tea utensils that typically have a notched foot, a design that was brought from Korea. The origin of Tsuboya ware is said to be Korean roof tiles brought from continental Asia from the 14th to the 16th century. During the Edo period (1603-1868), this kiln was praised as one of seven kilns in faraway provinces and was used by successive generations of potters. Tentaive date, c. 1950. Porcelain manufacturers used a variety of symbols, letters or images to denote their products. Obori-Soma ware, or Soma-yaki (), is produced around the town of Namie in Fukushima prefecture. However, the cost of supplies was high, and the kiln was closed after three years. Tentative date 1980-2000. Compared to Arita ware, it possesses a light gray nuance. Flower basket mark, Occupied Japan period (1945-52). Most pieces marked. Consequently, artisans have adapted their work to the characteristics of this clay, baking pieces inside kilns for a long time without touching them. The 1930's onwards is the Showa period. 1299. 596. 1399. I believe that all signs so far points towards that printed marks occurred until trade difficulties during early WWII made export to the west difficult. Between 1736 and 1740, Nunami Rozan, a tea aficionado and trader, opened his own kiln in Kuwanacho and started producing tea utensils. Pictures curtesy of Prof. Dr. Karl Heinz Glätzer, Germany, Click here to see large picture, mark # 1132. Kumamoto Guide, Amakusa Ware Porcelain Cups. These items, especially shochu bottles and jars, are made from high iron clay covered with colored glaze. This is true even for pieces of similar quality. Called backstamps, these markings may be found on the bottom of a vase, on the back of a plaque, or on the bottoms of utilitarian items such as bowls, plates, saucers or cups, etc. It is NOT the name of a particular company or maker or artisan. Kyoto-Kiyomizu ware is produced in the Kyoto area. In the round example which was on the base of the bowl, the character is abbreviated to. Around 1930. The US patent Office mark registration was abandoned October 29, 1984, however they are still using the trademark. The cookie is set by MailChimp to record which page the user first visited. Countless firms from different regions operated over a span of generations. Ippin Kogei, Akazu Ware Akazu Ware Chawan (Tea Bowl). The characteristics of Seto ware are its white unglazed pottery and its dyed and refined designs. Of the many later contributors I would especially want to mention Albert Becker, Somerset, UK, who were the first to help with some translations and comments on the Japanese marks. The M$ is referring to the designer Max Schonfeld. The following marks are still to be sorted into groups. Depending on the temperature and firing method, Shigaraki ware's white clay takes on a very distinctive scarlet glow and warm coloring.When the pottery is buried in the ash, the bottom portion gets a dark brown color. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Antique Square Plate Japanese Imari Porcelain Asian Rare Old Dish Flower 1900s. This cookie is used to determine whether the browser accepts cookies. Facebook sets this cookie to show relevant advertisements to users by tracking user behaviour across the web, on sites that have Facebook pixel or Facebook social plugin. Also, any piece bearing a NIPPON mark is either a pre-1921 piece or a modern piece that re-adopted the mark. However, the rule doesn't apply in other countries nor always in America because sometimes paper labels and the like was used. He came back with a potter from Arita who stayed in town, became a specialist in unglazed earthenware and trained other potters. 725. Akazu ware developed around Akazucho in the eastern part of the city of Seto, in Aichi prefecture, as far back as the Kofun period (300-538), so is one of the oldest surviving forms of Japanese ceramics. Local artisans then learned the Chinese-style art of painting and developed ceramic painting depicting Setos scenery and nature. Matsunaga Kiln, Obori-Soma Ware Double-wall Sake Cup with Horse Design. Modern, late 20th century. Onigawara is a type of roof ornament in Japanese architecture. Mark: In the Meiji period this brand name was used by several Arita porcelain makers such as. Tamba-Tachikui-yaki () is produced around Konda, in the city of Sasayama, in Hyogo prefecture. It stands at 5-inches on a 7 x 3 -inch base. Mark: 884. Initially, Kyoto ware was a generic name for pottery manufactured in Kyoto, while Kiyomizu-yaki () referred to items produced along the road to Kiyomizu Temple. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Date 1945-52. However, through the Taisho period (1912-1926) and due to the mingei (folk art) movement, Tsuboya ware gained recognition again. By learning to identify and interpret these marks, it is possible to gain valuable insights into the history and provenance of a piece and to make informed decisions about its value.Last updated: February 2023, Aoki Brothers Aoki Kyodai-Shokai Arita porcelain marked in underglaze blue See examples on eBay , Banko pottery impressed oval seal mark that reads Banko. It expires when we close the browser. United China & Glass Co. Inc., better known as UCAGCO, dating back to 1850. Blue-green, iron, white-brown, and transparent enamels are used, allowing a diversity of colors, luster, patterns, and textures. Mark: 'jye' or 'HY' within 'Made in Japan'. 938. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Japanese porcelain, "Fine China, Japan, "1221", "English Garden" (pattern), Retro style decoration, later part of 20th century, tentatively 1970s. 1298. 921. 1437. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. Signatures are usually followed by a suffix, for example Sei, tsukuru or saku all meaning "made", or Ga, Dzu or Fude meaning "painted" or "drawn". Echizen wares natural glaze comes from firewood ash covering and melting into the pieces as they are baked at a high temperature. These ancient kilns began fabrication from the Heian period (794-1185) and over the next five centuries, Echizen ware spread throughout Japan. Fourth generation Takahashi Dohachi succeeded his father in 1874. Date c. 1920-30s. There are 191 antique and vintage Japanese porcelain marks for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 19 modern editions to choose from as well. 50. In a totally different style, tanuki (Japanese raccoon dog) statues made from Shigaraki clay have become extremely popular. Oribe, based on the aesthetics of Furuta, a student of Sen no Rikyu, has a deep green glaze, and geometrical design patterns. Fuji and inscribed Fukagawa Sei (made by Fukagawa). Listed are also some modern Japanese porcelain marks. Click 'Accept' to consent to the use of all the cookies. Look for the Japanese words for "made": "tsukuru," "Sei" and "saku." Look for the Japanese words for "drawn" or "painted" including "Dzu," "Fude" and "Ga". Tentative date 1950s or later. 759. Nowadays, Iga ware mainly consists of tableware for daily use. The main production of Amakusa is tableware. 1479. It has since been greatly extended by several contributors such as Cordelia Bay, USA, Walt Brygier, USA, Bonnie Hoffmann, Harmen Lensink, 'Tony' Yalin Zhang, Beijing and 'ScottLoar', Shanghai, and many more expert members of the Gotheborg Discussion Board. "OK" company mark, dragon ware. 975. Distinctive patterns and tints are produced depending on how the ash is employed and how the flames touch the piece. Crossed Chinese and Japanese flag with Turkish moon mark: 19th century, Bright yellow or green glaze: Most likely, Lighthearted depictions of beasts and gods: Most likely. Check the dealer's website or make a preliminary phone call to determine their specialty. Date: probably late 1920s to early 1930s. A number of reference pieces have also been donated by Simon Ng, City University of Hong Kong, N K Koh, Singapore, Hans Mueller, USA. AWSALB is an application load balancer cookie set by Amazon Web Services to map the session to the target. However, in stamped versions it also occurred on mass produced export wares well into the 1930s. The diamond/rectangle pottery mark with the "T-T" mark is found on much of their lustreware production and so likely dates from the 1920' and 30's when this decoration style was fashionable. Karatsu-yaki () is a type of porcelain manufactured since the 16th century in the Saga and Nagasaki prefectures. Maybe a "war effort period" mark around 1935-40 due to its simplicity. Japan National Tourism Organization, Karatsu Ware. 680. Might be the mark of a shop or trading company that commissioned pieces for sale, and got pieces from various kilns marked like this. During the Edo period (1603-1868), the production of sake bottles and earthenware pots started. Mark including "Kaga no Kuni" meaning that these ceramics were produced in Kaga Han (today Kanazawa). Rankings - How Japanese Rate Their Artists. To immediately gain a better understanding on the many names that occurs in Japanese pottery and porcelain, I believe this map, that indicates the most common kiln areas (blue names) and cities (names in red), will be helpful. Particularly in the US, Nippon marked pieces have always brought a large premium over those marked Japan or Made in Japan and certainly more than unmarked wares. Three kiln sites remain today: Naeshirogawa (white pottery), Ryumonji (black ceramics), and Tateno (white pottery). To immediately gain a better understanding on the many names that occurs in Japanese pottery and porcelain, I believe the map that indicates the most common kiln areas (blue names) and cities (names in red) will be helpful. The ceramics produced during this brief period are named ko-Kutani (old Kutani) and boast vivid colors and characteristic designs. A short tutorial on how to recognize and identify Japanese Satsuma pottery.Josh will take a quick look at the pottery itself, the glaze applied to the potter. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". Antique marks are listed according to their shapes. The differentiating feature of Aizu-Hongo-yaki () is its varied types of decoration including a blue ore named asbolite, traditional Japanese dyes, enamel, and western paints. This example is in underglaze blue but more commonly they are written in overglaze black or red enamels, often accompanied by artists name and inscription exclusive sales permit or licensed patent dealer; Meiji Taish period See examples on eBay , Takeuchi Chubei more characteristic form of the patent mark shown above this example is in overglaze black enamel; Meiji Taish period See examples on eBay , Taniguchi porcelain marked Kutani Taniguchi Sei made by Kichijiro Taniguchi. Used by various studios and decorators. Mid 20th cent. Kasama-yaki () is produced in the area around the city of Kasama, in Ibaraki prefecture. Literally hundreds of companies produced dinnerware with European or Western style designs. Thanks to Patricia Thompson dated to "somewhere between the years of 1926 & 1929". The three most famous varieties: Imari ware (or Arita ware) from Saga Prefecture, Mino ware from Gifu Prefecture and Seto ware from Aichi Prefecture are the perfect starting points to understanding the art of Japanese ceramics. 19. During the following years, Nakano ware stopped being manufactured, until it was revived around the year 1927, during the Showa period (1926-1988). The two characters immediately below the "rising sun" reads, from, 1132. For the last full overhaul of the Satsuma and Kutani sections, thank you to Howard Reed, Australia. Imari-yaki () and Arita-yaki () were originally identical, their distinct names coming from the stations and ports used for shipping them, although there has been a tendancy in English to refer the blue and white designs as Arita ware, and the more colorful kinrande designs as Imari ware. Many early Japanese pottery marks were hand-painted, as they were viewed as a signature. The 2 characters below the picture are read together as Nippon (= Japan), similar to Fukagawa. Mark: Bird in Circle, "Hand painted, Made in Japan". Artisans marked the porcelain items in three different script formats - Kaishu (Vertical), Zhuanshu (Seal), and Regular. Date 1940s-50s, 1343. Personal signatures by the artists involved are quite common. In the 1640s, ceramics with a red design named aka-e became the symbol of the Kakiemon-style ceramic. One of them were the Takita company, whose mark was T&T in two rectangles. Local raw materials are used: motoyamakibushi clay, motoyamagairo clay and sanage feldspar. Keywords: Asian, Jade, Ivory; Ref: PP. The company apparently stopped exporting in 2007 and are now only selling domestically in Japan. "M.T. In the Kamakura period (11851333), reddish-brown Bizen ware was preferred, later gaining the favor of shogun Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Sen no Rikyu, the famous master of the tea ceremony. See examples on eBay , Hichozan Shinpo Arita Imari decorated porcelain marked Hichzan Shinpo z ; Edo-Meiji period; see also Tashiro Monzaemon below See examples on eBay , Higashi Fujiaki (, b. Bowl in crackled earthenware. 1373. Unconfirmed identity but looks like Mount Fuji and a stream. It includes celadon and white porcelain, carbonization, as well as different textures and finishes such as glossy and matte. 7 Things to Know About Wabi-Sabi Pottery! 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