Satsuma egg

Does anyone know the approx. age or authenticity of this egg?

It measures approx. 4 1/2" tall and just under 4" diameter. It appears to be genuine from what I've read on-line. It has a slight yellowish tint on the bottom, what looks to be the number 90 within a circle and some crazing or intentional crackle. It also has a dull sound not tinny when tapped upon.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

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Thank you!

Does anyone know the approx. age or authenticity of this egg?

It measures approx. 4 1/2" tall and just under 4" diameter. It appears to be genuine from what I've read on-line. It has a slight yellowish tint on the bottom, what looks to be the number 90 within a circle and some crazing or intentional crackle. It also has a dull sound not tinny when tapped upon.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

Good job!

I'm afraid that I can't help, but I'm sure someone can. We have a quite varied membership in terms of specialties and experience.

Very pretty thing, though!

 

Thanks again!

 

May I ask why you think it is Satsuma when there isn't a Satsuma mark? About 99.9% of those I've seen online are fake/reproduction Satsuma eggs. They would by Satsuma *style* eggs. According to one of the replies on the following webpage, Satsuma eggs have been reproduced in masses since the 1970s. Nowwwww, I'm am certainly not a knowledgeable Satsuma collector. Like Baker said, the membership on this forum is quite varied. Do wait for someone more informed than me to chime in.

Read reply #16 by Kutanicollector, 2nd up from the bottom of the page:
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/138106-satsuma-egg

Here is fake/reproduction Satsuma *style* egg that has a number in a circle. Do note it is made in China. Authentic Satsuma eggs have Japanese characters and are only made in Japan.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/71579023/vintage-satsuma-hand-painted-gold

Here are examples of Satsuma markings:
http://www.gotheborg.com/marks/satsuma.shtml#introduction

--- Susan

 

Yes. From what I've read on the internet it leads me to believe it's a Satsuma. But, I'm far from certain. I've read that if it says handpainted or made in China it's a fake or if it has any English words. I've also read that it doesn't always say Satsuma. It also has a dull thud sound when my finger strikes it.

That's all I can be certain of.

 

Hi, unfortunately this is one of the Chinese fake Satsuma pieces, the style is not right at all and the crackles in the glaze are also different on genuine old Satsuma ware.

 

Yes, the style of decoration says about as clearly as can be that this is so-called "Chinese Satsuma."

 

Ok. Thank you for letting me know. It's a pretty fake... lol

 

What does it mean when it has the number 201 on it and it says made in China backwards