Is this Set Real KUTANI or CheapTani

Discussion in 'Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain' started by vitry-le-francois, Sep 28, 2016.

  1. vitry-le-francois

    vitry-le-francois Well-Known Member

    Got about 60 pieces of this stuff. Looks like decent quality. I looked on Gotheborg with no luck. I found similar Kutani markings but nothing matches. So whatcha all think? Real Kutani or CheapTani/KutaNOT/FauxTani/Kutajunk?

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    vitry-le-francois, Sep 28, 2016
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  2. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Nice enough until you notice the problem with the pot handle. I suspect modestly priced "modTani" and would expect to see lots of it for sale in our International District.
     
    Bakersgma, Sep 28, 2016
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  3. vitry-le-francois

    vitry-le-francois Well-Known Member

    LOL, "modTani." I was thinking of different names to use. LOVE that one! Is the handle repaired? Not normal?
     
    vitry-le-francois, Sep 29, 2016
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  4. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Looks "repaired" from what I can see, but closer pictures might explain. Is that white plumber's tape wrapped around the "wood?" and the hooks?
     
    Bakersgma, Sep 29, 2016
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  5. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    Id have jumped on it with both feet! LOVE the colors,and especially adore the little teapot !
     
    johnnycb09, Sep 29, 2016
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  6. bercrystal

    bercrystal Well-Known Member

    It almost looks like a bamboo purse handle that some made work for the teapot. The original may have been the woven reed variety that feel apart or got broken. BWDIK

    Peggy
     
    bercrystal, Sep 29, 2016
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  7. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Good point, Peggy. Those wrapped wire hooks look way too flimsy.
     
    Bakersgma, Sep 29, 2016
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  8. janetpjohn

    janetpjohn Well-Known Member

    So, real Kutani, but 20th century because of the style? Love the red.
     
    janetpjohn, Sep 29, 2016
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  9. vitry-le-francois

    vitry-le-francois Well-Known Member

    It is a heavy gauge metal that loops through the teapot and around the handles. Looks original to me. It's not flimsy. I had my little grand daughter hold on to it as she turned around in fast circles. It held on tight but she couldn't walk straight for 4 minutes ;)
     
    vitry-le-francois, Sep 29, 2016
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