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I just bought this little Kogo on eBay. I've not got it yet so these are the only photos I have. Can anyone help with the signature? It's not on Gothenburg

 

I know nothing about the mark, but it sure looks like something very frenetic is going on in that scene!

 

Translating Japanese when you dont know a lick is tiring. Sorry, but I only got as far as the bottom symbol being Zan, which can also be read as San. I'll try a little more, but no promises I find more info.

 

I think the 3rd mark has something to do with Zero, nothing, or the absence of?

EDIT: My brain hurt. In a go to sleep, and hope someone with bigger brain take over.

 

I'm not 100%, but I think it's a very poorly scripted version of Zenkozan, which is just 3 characters. The poor formatting makes it look odd.

Here's what it looks like when written properly:



善光山

 

Here's a link to one in the wild, the formatting on this one is heading more towards yours.

https://www.woolleyandwallis.co.uk/departments/japanese-korean-art/jp210519/view-lot/365/

 

Thanks again. Yes I think you are right. Will get you a copy for your database when it arrives.

 

I have never heard of Zenkozan, I initially thought Kinkosan. I was not aware they worked on Kogo's and or buttons. I am not sure I like the quality. I tis hard to find good quality satsuma on Ebay uk. Very hard in fact. The local Auction houses however are a very good source, salesroom or easylive are best for high quality Satsuma at good prices. You can get some good kaga kutani on ebay for almost nothing.

 

I actually think that this one might be pretty good quality but I won't know for sure until I get it. Mind you for £9.50 plus shipping I'm not going to worry too much.

 

What is a "kogo?"

 

It's a small box for incense

 

Incense burner i think

 

A small box for incense storage?

 

Thats a Koro

 

It's a little known maker, but there are some pieces around, I have had one from them in the past. There were 100's if not 1000's of decorators/makers/dealers of Satsuma, I have found a few pieces with names of which there appear to be no records on the internet at all, even when searching in native Japanese.

 

It arrived. I think the quality is quite good. Nicely matching patterns around the edge and wisteria inside. Unusual subject. Possibly a dance scene. It’s only tiny. Just 8cm diameter and 2cm high.

 

It looks alot better from your pictures and the Wisteria on the inside is happy suprise. I have some older Kinkozan kyo yaki and the smooth earthenware with almost invisible cracks not immediately noticable to the eye and i think the earthenware is what makes it beautiful as the art can be quite basic on it. I have never appreciated satsuma with noticeably large crackle and i guess that is just me. Unless the art is outstanding then I prefer the smooth earthenware most Satsuma has. Then again you have a makers mark and it is genuine satsuma and was good value so you should be happy with it.

I much prefer these types of Satsuma earthenware....

 

Looks good John, nice subject, possibly a theatre scene. Bargain at the price.

Are you ok for me to use these pics in the database?

 

Certainly