Vase. Probably last quarter 20th century. Unidentified mark on pottery planter, 1950s ? Ucagco company. More than 400 marks are suggested to have been used by Noritake alone. 900. They are not to be used for any financial or commercial decisions but for educational and personal interest only and can and will be changed here as further information merits. Mark: Bird in Circle, "Hand painted, Made in Japan". Now, Japanese pottery and porcelain found new markets. Probably mid 20th century. Date 1940s-50s. https://trademarks.justia.com/owners/arita-bussan-co-ltd-285723/, I have had so many requests that I am unable to continue with this service. Thanks to Patricia Thompson dated to "somewhere between the years of 1926 & 1929". The pottery and porcelain made in and around the Yokohama port were known as Yokohama-yaki, including "Yokohama Satsuma", to which for example the Hodota brand belongs. These are the two most important names in the history of Japanese export porcelain. 596. Timeless Antique and Vintage Jewelry. These export products were made in small factories and workshops set up quickly, to meet foreign demands. "OK" company mark, dragon ware. In addition to descriptions and photo examples of numerous types of pottery and porcelain, including where they were made, it features a list of Souvenir Dealers. 1470. After many years of a strict regulation in the Edo period (1603-1868), a new Meiji government finally opened a door to the oversea trade. This is also when we say that the modern Japanese porcelain industry started. 19. Chikaramachi, Made In Japan. The oldest marks are black and gold marks found on lithophane Geisha wares. In 1924 a mark know as the "Cherry Blossom", in the shape of five "M" was sub-contracted by the Nippon Toki Kasha Company (Noritake Company) to independent companies making porcelain for export the USA Market. Browse Similar. One of the Korean porcelain makers was Ri Sampei. Tashiro Shoten Ltd? 9ct Gold 50cm Solid Beaded Curb Chain. 71. To immediately gain a better understanding on the many names that occurs in Japanese pottery and porcelain, I believe the map available here that indicates the most common kiln areas (blue names) and cities (names in red) will be helpful. In 1921, the official country of origin name requirement was changed to "Japan", thus creating a defined time period 1891-1921 in which wares were marked Nippon. Vintage Japanese Imari Porcelain Hand Painted Flower Pattern Double Gourd Vase -Marks. Arita porcelain food (rice) bowl with Japanese 'Imari' decoration. Tureen. Mark: "T T" in two rectangles. Mark: "Dai Nichi Hon" (Great Japan) over a sign meaning "roof/house" and the number "three", early 20th century. 283. "YAMAKA". The "T N" could be "Tame & A friendly reader, Rosalie Babineaux, have volunteered the information that this marks is a Noritake contract mark for Giftcraft Importers of Toronto Canada in operation during the 50s and 60s. Mid 20th century. Mark "SPP". Marks and Seals. These will also be included even if they don't really fall under the original title for my blog. It was a kind gesture and I really appreciated that. Date hard to suggest. However, the rule doesn't apply in other countries nor always in America because sometimes paper labels and the like was used. After the Japanese invasions of Korea in 1592 and 1598, a number of skilled Korean potters who had learned from the Chinese how to produce fine porcelain, were brought back to Japan. However, in stamped versions it also occurred on mass produced export wares well into the 1930s. 1069. Date 1940s-50s, 1343. Second half 20th century, likely around 1970s. Mark can occur on any wares they were reselling and trading in. Web design and content as it appears here © Jan-Erik Nilsson 1996-document.write(new Date().getFullYear());. "Arita" Modern mark, Late 20th century. Raised mark. After many ups and downs including fires, bankruptcy, and name changes, it became the Arita Busson Co. in 1953. All expressed opinions are my personal or those of my trusted friends and fellow experts, based on photos and the owners submitted descriptions. To further our understanding of 20th century porcelain marks our friend and member of our Discussion Board, Elyce Litts, recently sent me some notes from a small booklet entitled "Some Suggestions for Souvenir Seekers" produced by the Japanese Government Railway. Mid 20th century. Date: probably late 1920s to early 1930s. Mark: Mt. Iron red six character hand painted mark "Kaga no kuni Oda Sei". They can indicate the name of the factory, the potter, the decorator, the pattern, the customer, the exporter, the importer or both or a part of them or maybe just say "Made in Japan", "Japan", "Nippon", "Happiness" or "Good luck" in any number of ways. Bowes, James Lord, 1890. The trademark was created in this era. All material submitted by visitors and published anywhere on this site are and remain the copyrighted property of the submitter and appears here by permission of the owner, which can be revoked at any time. 1382. Owari Province is modern Aichi Prefecture. Date 1945-52. Owari produces so many varieties of porcelain and stoneware that the Japanese speak of porcelain and pottery in general as ". Free shipping on many items ... Vintage Gold Imari Hand Painted Vase 12” Porcelain Toyo Japan. Tentative date: c. 1920-50s. Mark: "NIPPON HAND PAINTED", Blue pagoda. Geographically the porcelain production was more spread out in Japan then in China, where most of the porcelain was made in the one city of Jingdezhen in the Jiangxi province. 845. The entire range of Imperial reign marks so common on Chinese porcelain, genuine or not, is mostly lacking. Nagoya Seito Sho. Porcelain & lacquer: Chujyo Shoten; Harishin; Koshiishi Shoten; Miyazaki Shoten; K. Nikko; Ogurusu & Co.; Suzuki & Co.; Taniguchi & Co.; William Rae; Gengan Yamamoto; Yamato Bros. & Co.; K. Yoshida & co. In 1941 the offices of the Morimura Brothers Export Co were closed and the "M" as in Morimura inside the wreath was changed to an N as in "Noritake", a name it would not officially have before 1981. Around 1930. Still the trade must have continued even under the OJ period. 482. Japanese porcelain with Japanese 'Imari' decoration. 1386. Established in 1951 by, These marks might or might not have been manufactured by the Noritake company. Click on any thumbnail image to see a larger photo. Tashiro Shoten Ltd porcelain shop in Yokohama which were active before WWII up until 1954. ** NOTICE: I can no longer take readers queries on personal pieces. 793. Tea cup and dish with underglaze blue and white decoration in imitation of Chinese. Japanese Kutani porcelain with enamel decoration. Fuji and the Japanese characters "Nichi Hon" (Nippon) = Japan, late first half of the 20th century. Date c. 1920-30s. United China & Glass Co. Inc., better known as UCAGCO, dating back to 1850. It is a work in progress. 904. Mark similar to those of Fukagawa. Some pieces are correctly marked as to their producer and beside that, carry a label saying 'Takahashi' (Import Co). "K.S. 10, 15, 16, 18. General comments and questions will still be accepted. Unconfirmed identity but looks like Mount Fuji and a stream. Imari porcelain Nippon porcelain Noritake china Forms. 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