In fact I had not read your question properly. The Nippon appreciation or devotion is very much an American hobby, as Nippon is unique to America...
The Mc Kinley Tarriff act of 1891, forced importers to use english letters. That is when you seee the word NIPPON being used on Jap imports. Then...
Here is a typical Awata satsuma vase, you wont be able to see the cracks they are so fine, and when you have iut in yoru hand, you will appreciate...
It lacks the colour and fine crackle. I have gotten into arguments about this, as it is a touchy area and is not a set rule, however I am going to...
Here is a comprehensive list of Japanese potter's backmarks. Perhaps you might find it here. https://chano-yu.com/famous-japanese-potters-and-marks/
Tha handle is beautifully done, it is a lovely tea pot. If i ever find the backmark i will let you know.
The motif might be that of the thousand scholars. It is a lovely bowl.
They are Kutani
I believe that could be bronze age flint. They used it as a knife and for many other purposes. Whereever you found it, is likley to be site for...
It is a very good example of this. Thank you Ce Bca, I appreciate learning these unique details. It helps in understanding Japanese Satuma and kutani.
Yes, that is Lian Kelly's attribute to an item that is likely a satsuma. However the OP's 'japanese cup and saaucer' is clearly a kutani, maybe a...
They look similar but the 'lin kelly' one is defintely a kutani mark with the Ku 九( kanji) clearly shown. The Op's i am not so sure it is a Ku mark.
Yw, Maybe someone will come on later and might be able to tell you what the backmark represents.
I am not familiar with the backmark Try this to find it, I found something similar about 15th picture down on this thread on link...
Here is another list of backamrks for satsuma. Maybe google Satsuma Awata backmarks....
Notice the similarity in the painting. Flowers - Kinkozan awata Satsuma Kyoto 1860 meïji periode - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912)[ATTACH]
Hi Wanderer, Anything vintage or antique is mainly for decoration. As they usually contain heavy metals like lead and cadium. The style of...
It is very likely a Macau famille rose. Last third of the 20th century
That is interesting, and the clans and the kiln's they ran was so steeped in tradition and rules, there was also the folk art 'Mingei' movement in...
Thanks KikoBlueEyes you are very kind, I was about to post the link here for wanderer. Wanderer here is also another useful link...
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