These wares thus inspired a whole design movement in the West known as Japonism. Mark: Japanese reading: Eiwa Kinsei, "Eiwa (name) Respectfully Made". "L'amour China - Hand Painted". Bowes, James Lord, 1890. Arita porcelain dish with Japanese 'Imari' decoration. 8, 3-Chrome Iida-Machi, Higashi-Ku, Nahoya, Japan. We also find a different attitude towards what marks that are put on the Japanese porcelain and in particular the export porcelain from the 19th century and onwards. 1437. Keep in mind that will take a good hour or two. Our Japanese Pottery Gallery offers a wide selection of ceramics from the potters of Japan, both antique pieces and those by contemporary artists. The factory produced blanks for Satsuma decorators across Japan, notably Yabu Meizan and Gyokushu. 575. San Francisco based import company selling wares from various factories. Kiln in Saga Prefecture that began production at the beginning of Meiji (1868-1912) period and still operates today. Chin Jukan XII (1835-1906) was the founding father of the satsuma industry in Kagoshima, Satsuma province. It was a kind gesture and I really appreciated that. Teas set, brought back to the US in 1946. Date c. 1920-30s. 811. FIND 1000's of Antiques, Art, Vintage & RARE Collectables - each item pictured, described and with it's price guide. Shimazu family crest; cartouche reads. 822. Mark: "T T" in two rectangles. In 2004 and from then on my warm thank you goes to John Wocher and Howard Reed whose knowledge and interest has sparked a new life into this section and given reason for a new overhaul. Japanese porcelain. "Rainbow colored decoration". Tea cup and saucer, Kyoto Satsuma ware, Mark: 592. Most likely dating to the 1930s, or possibly the mid to late 1920s. Unconfirmed identity but could be. 1536. "Lustre ware". Japanese porcelain, "Fine Porcelain China, Japan, "W", "Diane" (pattern), Retro style decoration, later part of 20th century, tentatively 1970s. Satsuma looking ware. More than 400 marks are suggested to have been used by Noritake alone. The producers were inventive and could readily deliver anything the export market demanded. The booklet gives the street addresses of all shops as well. Thank you again and thank you to all I have not mentioned here, for all help and interest in and contributions to our knowledge of the 20th century Japanese porcelain. Most pieces marked. 469. Meizan has pieces authenticated as being done in Kanazawa (Kutani). Chin Jukan (Jukan zo, Jukan sei, Gyokuzan zo). 534. Tentative date: c. 1910-20s. Among other achievements the kiln was commissioned for works to be presented to the Prince of Wales, the 25th wedding anniversary gift for the Taisho emperor and the Showa Emperors coronation gift. The typical Satsuma ware we most of the time comes into contact with is a yellowish earthenware usually decorated with a minute decoration with Japanese figures, expressive faces or detailed oriental landscapes, or sometimes embellished with vivid dragons in relief. One of them were the Takita company, whose mark was T&T in two rectangles. The Gold Imari logo is a trademark of the Yazaemon family kiln founded in 1804. The reading of these two characters in combination becomes. Early 20th century. It is generally accepted that marks that includes "Dai Nippon" in Japanese characters on the whole date to the Meiji (1868-1912) period, reflecting the greatly increased nationalism of that period. 896. The two characters written vertically read. KIYOMIZU POTTERY SPECIALTY STORE TOHGORO ―Traditional & Contemporary－ ... Kyoto has nourished and cultivated some of the finest ceramic ware in Japan. The middle character 土, can be read as to or do while 保 ho and 田 ta are pretty much fixed. Second half 20th century. Porcelain of this type were made in huge volumes, often in 144 piece sets. They were very prolific during the Occupied Japan era, this mark is found on some of the better pieces. (Illegible). 606. Department Stores: Mitsukoshi; Daimaru; Hankyii; Nankai-Takashimaya; Matsuzakaya; Sogo; Takashimay; Izutsuya; Mikasaya. Possible a mark indicating the place of the vase within a set. Vase. From around the 1890s to the early 1920s more than 100 artist at least twenty larger studios or factories were producing "Satsuma" wares of which much were of low quality and destined for the European and American export markets. 35. Mid 20th century. 388. 1470. Mid 20th century. The area became Japan's major center of porcelain production and its products were also exported from the port of Imari. Many of the Japanese makers marks on Satsuma porcelain or pottery are simply the name of the person who made the item, or a generic marking such as "Dai Nippon Satsuma". 445. However, in stamped versions it also occurred on mass produced export wares well into the 1930s. Due to trade difficulties with China by the end of the Chinese Ming dynasty, and an improved Japanese economy during the Momoyama period (1573-1615), a strong demand for Japanese ceramics resulted in a surge of creativity. It is not a Noritake mark, but is similar in design to those made during that period. Date: probably late 1920s to early 1930s. Pieces are marked Kozan, or Makuzu, or both, marks being drawn or impressed. Any information on "Genuine Samurai China" would be appreciated. Kiyomizu Rokubei I. While I have no firm data to back this up, it has been suggested it is a safe guess that the Hodota signature is a late Edo / Meiji period Yokohama merchant name and not that of any particular studio or pottery family. Date: probably late 1920s to early 1930s. 849. Same factory also used a mark with a, Tajimi-Shi, Gifu province (Immediately north of Aici Province), Japan. According to family traditions this set was acquired as a gift in the early 1940s. Date 1940s-50s, 1389. Blue and red seal marks occurs later. 1040. - Unknown mark. Sandra Andacht, in her Treasury of Satsuma book, quotes a 19th century visitor to the Kinkozan factory, saying that "the same glazed pots were decorated in two styles, the one being called Kyoto or Awata ware, and the other Satsuma". 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: "T T" in two rectangles. Established in 1951 by, These marks might or might not have been manufactured by the Noritake company. In use on porcelain made at the Noritake factory, Chikaramachi branch, during 1928-1946. Marks on export porcelain: In 1891 the McKinley Tariff Act was instated, requiring items imported into the United States to be marked in English with the country of origin. 1365. First half of the 20th century. Introductory text written by and together with several expert members of the Gotheborg Discussion Board. 1190. The circle with a cross that often make up a part of the marks, are the Shimazu mon or the family crest of the clan that ruled Satsuma Han however I doubt that any one of the Shimazu clan ever owned or, let alone ordered one Satsuma export style ware piece to be made. These export products were made in small factories and workshops set up quickly, to meet foreign demands. 350. The porcelain seems like early to mid 20th century. Mark: The Shimazu clan mark (Satsuma) above. Pieces marked with JAPAN or MADE IN JAPAN in plain text without any company marks, in general date to the period immediately after the second WW. Covered, two-handled soup bowl. Marks may also be found on the side or the lip of the piece. I have here collected a number of these and similar marks with the likelihood of a relation to the Noritake sales organization, the US market and a possibly date to the mid 1920s. Porcelain with moriage decoration in 'Satsuma' style. At the same time, other artists were producing exquisite wares of the highest quality. 404. Unrakugama. Factory mark in red, impressed in the porcelain a four character mark. late 1940s-early 1950s. Retro style decoration, later part of 20th century. 1245. The Chinese marks section would not have been possibly without the dedicated help of Mr. Simon Ng, City University of Hong Kong whose translations and personal efforts in researching the origin and dates of the different marks is and has been an invaluable resource. Japanese porcelain with Japanese 'Imari' decoration. 789. Mashiko Pottery Located in Japan’s Tochigi prefecture, Mashiko is a site of major historical importance for Japanese ceramics. Browse Similar. You may also find that there are no main markings, only Japanese numbers. "Lustre ware". Satsuma "Yabu Meizan" mark from 1904 advertising. Mark: Crossed Imperial Chinese and Japanese flags with the Turkish crescent moon and star in-between, referring to Mr AA Vantines business relations with these three countries. Porcelain gifts and decorative accessories. Dai Nippon Satsuma Hododa. Mark: Mt. Just as extraordinary earthenware’s color deepens over time, some kilns mature over time. in Kyoto 075-201-3497. Often available in tourist shops and on American military bases in Japan. During the 18th century Kakiemon enamel decoration was also widely copied in England. Most pieces marked this way dates from c. 1947 to 1961. Photo: Curtesy Ian and Mary Heriot Coll., New Zealand 2019. A circle is. Mark: GR within Rising sun with the addition of "Made in Japan", suggesting a date to the latter part of the 1940s. 37. Mid 20th cent. Mark: "Takeuchi". Feb 25, 2020 - Explore VoyageForVintage's board "Pottery marks" on Pinterest. Koshida would have closed about the same time as the Kinkozan factory and the business seems to have reopened post war, either by a family member or by someone simply using a well known name as a cachet. Vase, height 5 inch / 12.5 cm. Items for export were often decorated with obscure and unrelated themes chosen for their drama and exoticism. Japanese porcelain. Below the mark curving around the ring is HAND PAINTED with a backwards n in painted. 1444. This is true even for pieces of similar quality. Tumblers in crackled earthenware. Porcelain decorated in Satsuma style. Mark: The mark reads Gyozan Sei Zo (Sei = to 'make' or 'manufacture'; Zo = 'to create') The marks indicate that the pottery was produced and decorated by Gyozan, Kyoto pottery. Fuji, a stream, and "Made in Japan", c 1930. 821. I have started to wonder if maybe all these "wreath"-marks maybe are Noritake porcelain in disguise. Unidentified mark on pottery planter, 1950s ? A rough guess on a date would be early 20th century, before 1920s. Much of their production was decorated by some of the best artists and bears their marks as well as Koshida's. 1399. "Rising sun" Nippon. Thanks to Patricia Thompson dated to "somewhere between the years of 1926 & 1929". Dai Nippon Satsuma Hododa. Date: Taisho (1913-1926) to early Mark of "Nippon Yoko Boeki Co." "wreath with a bow at the bottom and a clover" The word "JAPAN" is printed in dark green or black with also a faint blue or purple letter that looks like an "S". Style suggests a post WWII date, possible 1960s. (Nippon is the Japanese name for Japan.) Flower basket mark, Occupied Japan period (1945-52). Although there are no vintage comparable marks, the appearance of "Satsuma" in the new marks implies the new pieces are old. A little journey to Vantine's by Elbert Hubbard (Author), The Roycrofters (1912). On some Japanese Satsuma wares the thee kanji characters 保土田 occurs in the mark. The porcelain seems like early to mid 20th century. - Hand Painted, Made in Occupied Japan". Many of these companies were in business for very short periods of time. The marks are normally read from top to bottom, and right to left. The Kyoto Arts & Crafts Museum was founded in 1976, at the basement floor of KYOTO Contemporary Museum, nearby YASAKA Shrine in Gion, Kyoto. "OK" company mark, dragon ware. 971. Stamped. This mark is probably related to, 6. Mark: Seizan, gilt on bronze. The resulting flood of fakes became well known to dealers and the more knowledgeable collectors. Left: Shimazu family crest followed by cartouche reading "Shuzan"; right cartouche reads "Shozan". Mark: 880. Lusterware (or lustreware) developed by Noritake but the majority of lustreware pieces are made by other companies. Beware though, it can become an obsession. late 1940s-early 1950s. During the period 1921-1941 porcelain should be marked "Japan" and roughly after 1941, marked "Made in Japan", though numerous exceptions appears to occurs. There are 348 kyoto pottery for sale on Etsy, and they cost $19.97 on average. 1344. Date 'OJ' period (1945-52). Taisho period (1912-1926). 58. Kyoto Pottery Town. Eiwa Kinsei, "Eiwa (name) Respectfully Made". 1915 Production of "Sansui" decoration started. 799. Ardalt figurine. Differences in calligraphy occurs suggesting that several artists worked under the Meizan name. The Kyoto Ceramic Art Association Official Shop and Gallery is located at the start of Gojozaka. Moon flask, height 8 1/2 inch, signed. Browse Similar. Japanese porcelain figure. 1557. If considered, two further characters at the bottom left and center. Bought new around 1960 according to the owner. I am not sure if HIRA and M T HIRA are the same company. It has since been greatly extended by several contributors such as Cordelia Bay, USA, Walt Brygier, USA, Bonnie Hoffmann, Harmen Lensink, 'Tony' Yalin Zhang, Beijing and 'ScottLoar', Shanghai, and many more expert members of the Gotheborg Discussion Board. Mark from top to bottom: The circle and cross. I believe that all signs so far points towards that printed marks occurred until trade difficulties during early WWII made export to the west difficult. Izegara type dish, transfer printed decoration, impressed mark: 749. Satsuma Mark on Reproductions. Thus Japanese exports (to America) were marked with "Nippon" in English from this date to 1922, when the requirement was changed to that the word "Japan" should be used. 1566. The applicant was Arita Bussan Co., Ltd. Corp. Japan No. Marks featuring a crown like this, on the whole seems to date to the period immediately after the second WW, i.e. 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. Oriental China Nippon. These first wares were a massive and hard stoneware, covered with a thick dark glaze, a ware that are so rare that only museums might have a few to show. 1396. Their technique and skills were the traditional but the products were commercial, except a few true artisans, such as for example the Makuzu company. "Rising sun" Nippon. Japanese export ware. Mark: The 2 characters are read from right to left. Koro, with decoration of "Arhats" (sages) etc., Mark: Likely to be a commissioning agent and not a manufacturer, 346. Satsuma looking ware. Import and sells gift wares from all over the world. Mark unknown but tentatively translated to. Chin also used the name Gyokuzan between 1874-1897. One simple and easy guide to reading & writing Japanese is Ed Florence Sakade & al. 1353. 'Fine China' seems to be used consistently as a brand name under which several patterns are/were sold such as Golden Rose, Platinum Rose, Golden Wheat, Platinum Wheat, Cherry Blossom, English Garden, and St. Regis. Most of the marks below will detail this latter wares since this is what we see most of. Mark: "Right 右, 5". With its characteristic matte black glaze, this tea bowl is reminiscent of the work of Chojiro. Help appreciated. 1069. Pair of Old, Hand-painted, Japanese Satsuma Kyoto Pottery Vases HHQuiltsCollectables. If that however had been the case, the crest would in that case been blue, since that was also the Shimazu clan colors. 402. $70. A few real-life Samples of Genuine Moorcroft Pottery Marks. Marks: Japanese kanji, 1062. Japanese Kutani porcelain with enamel decoration. Silver or gold work over a red enamel ground is quite typical for Meiji (1868-1912) period Eiraku pots. UNRAKU-gama is a house of pottery located in Kiyomizu-yaki Danchi in Kyoto's Yamashina area, a region known for its Kiyomizu-yaki and Kyo-yaki ceramics. Satsuma ware. It has been speculated that several artists might have worked under this name from differences in the calligraphy of the mark. Mark: The kanji character inside the fan is. The red mark is a ring with MADE IN JAPAN and in the center is a triangle with KB. Workshop located in Kanazawa, Kaga prefecture producing good to exceptional work. The set is opalescent with white flowers not the classic chrysanthemum but similar. Of the many later contributors I would especially want to mention Albert Becker, Somerset, UK, who were the first to help with some translations and comments on the Japanese marks. The use of the word "Shoten" indicates the name for a shop which is selling products from its own kiln. These marks appears to belong to the 'Early Showa' period, where Showa was 1926-1988 and 'Early Showa' is often used to cover the Showa reign before 1945. Japanese export porcelain. This is probably c. 1921-1930 ( certainly after September 1921, given the MIJ written above the mark). Eiwa Kinsei appears to be mostly an export ware dating from the 1950s and later. Purchased in the U.S. in the early 1920s, NIKKO was founded in Japan in 1908. The 2 characters above the Gothic "A" read from left to right, are NICHI and HON, which read together as Nippon (= Japan). "YAMAKA". Mark occurs in black and red. View Catalog: Based in Kyoto, we have been handling modern and contemporary ceramics for more than a decade, and are dedicated to bringing these high quality artist works (post 1940) including those of many Living National Treasures, to collectors abroad. All expressed opinions are my personal or those of my trusted friends and fellow experts, based on photos and the owners submitted descriptions. 683. Adopted by the Taizan family in 1878. Mark datable to the "Nippon" period 1890-1921, probably 1910-20. The, Nikko, Nikko-ya, dealer located in Nagasaki, 347. Unconfirmed identity but looks like Mount Fuji and a stream. During the areal bombing of Yokohama in 1945 the Makuzu kiln and showroom were completely destroyed. Manufacturer & Dealer in all kinds of porcelain satsuma ware." Hans Slager, Belgium, William Turnbull, Canada and Tony Jalin Zhang, Beijing. The double A mark of Ardalt A, seems to have been a trademark for tableware, dishes, jars and vases registered by ARDALT Inc. Corp., 95 Madison AVE., New York and first used in 1945. MARUKU CHINA, Japan, Moriage dragon ware typ of porcelain. All his work carries his own Yabu Meizan seal, usually in gold. Japanese porcelain. 970. In 1917 Hanzan officially took the name Kozan II after one year mourning for his fathers passing. 885. One of the Korean porcelain makers was Ri Sampei. A similar mark can be found on a sight called Cathy's Made in Occupied Japan Page, under Yamaka. 921. Mark G C (Gift Craft). 596. Tentative date 1930-40s. 1363. Just to make it easier for the interested collector to find his way to the information offered here, I have chosen to collect any and all Satsuma looking wares, here. Awaji pottery was made on the Japanese island of the same name between 1830 and 1939. Japanese porcelain with Nabeshima looking enamel decoration. Mark: Bird in Circle, "Hand painted, Made in Japan". Mark: 889. Below the mark curving around the ring is HAND PAINTED with a backwards n in painted. To take just one example, the Noritake company which has been active for about one hundred years only, are thought to have used over 400 different marks. Jan-Erik Nilsson 1373. Taisho period (1912-1926). It has been put forth that the "^"-character or. Date after 1940. You won’t have to worry about bringing anything with you as all materials and equipment are provided. The red mark is a ring with MADE IN JAPAN and in the center is a triangle with KB. Mark: 'Made in Japan'. Web design and content as it appears here © Jan-Erik Nilsson 1996-document.write(new Date().getFullYear());. However, in stamped versions it also occurred on mass produced export wares well into the 1930s. One of them were the Takita company, whose mark was T&T in two rectangles. Japanese porcelain, "Fine China Japan, "Golden Rose" (pattern), "MSI". A rough guess on a date would be late 19th century/early 20th century before 1920s. Visits to the pottery towns of Arita, Imari, Kyoto & Mashiko Guided tours of Kyoto, the lovely canal town of Kurashiki and Tokyo Travel on Japan's famous Bullet Train 11 nights hotel accommodation & Breakfast daily Welcome Dinner, Farewell Dinner and lunch on your first full day in Kyoto Services of a knowledgeable Japan Journeys Guide throughout It is generally accepted that marks that includes "Dai Nippon" in Japanese characters on the whole date to the Meiji (1868-1912) period, reflecting the greatly increased nationalism of that period. He exhibited at many international exhibitions during the years 1873-1906. Mark: Made in Japan, Matsueda. Our Japanese Pottery Gallery offers a wide selection of ceramics from the potters of Japan, both antique pieces and those by contemporary artists. Nakamura" of "Moriyama style". Mark: "Right 右, 10". Satsuma. All expressed opinions are my personal or those of my trusted friends and fellow experts, based on photos and the owners submitted descriptions. See more ideas about pottery marks, pottery, ceramics. 873. KYOTO POTTERY Much of the later pottery from Kyoto was made in imitation of Satsuma. Traditionally trained artists and craft men, who had lost their feudal patrons, were welcomed to a new venture by the government and by entrepreneurs, to create new products attractive to the foreigners in America and Europe. Please do visit often to view the new selections. A comment on Kyoto or Awata wares as compared to Satsuma ware is that pieces manufactured in Awata near Kyoto, after the Edo period, are all called Kyoto Satsuma. In 1956, UCAGCO was sold to Sammons Enterprises and in 1962, Stolaroff, who had become the company's president, retired. Early 20th century. A gorgeous handmade chawan is hand-glazed in an unusual color of a dark purple … Probably last quarter 20th century. Many of the Japanese makers marks on Satsuma porcelain or pottery are simply the name of the person who made the item, or a generic marking such as "Dai Nippon Satsuma". Carol Bess White. Depending on the age of the piece and actual artist, the family name Chin Jukan also occurs. Mark: Japanese reading: Eiwa Kinsei "Eiwa (name) Respectfully Made". Mark: Crossed Imperial Chinese and Japanese flags with the Turkish crescent moon and star in-between, referring to Mr AA Vantines business relations with these three countries. 55. Pair of vases, Kyoto style Satsuma. Still the trade must have continued even under the OJ period. Shimazu family crest; cartouche reads. Mark "Nikko". Mark G C (Gift Craft). Unknown mark. … 138. Mark: H.SAJI JAPAN. Later on, Satsuma style wares was also produced in Yokohama and Tokyo. Mark: Japanese reading: Eiwa Kinsei, "Eiwa (name) Respectfully Made". There are also various Kutani Ryuzan (eg Ryuzan Ishino) which would comfortable explain the apparently white porcelain body or the piece. One of the most common marks on Kyoto Satsuma dragonware during the second half of the Meiji period (1868-1912) is that of. 1479. On some pieces the trademark 'Lenwile' occurs which was also registered by the ARDALT Inc., in 1945, for use on figurines and statuettes. Even when Japan lived isolated from the rest of the world, during the entire Edo period (1603-1868), significant amounts of Japanese porcelain was exported to Western countries, mostly by the Dutch East India Company. Mid 20th century. The artist Yabu Meizan (1853-1934) had his own studio operating from approx 1880s to 1920s. Probably last quarter 20th century. Decoration in traditional Japanese "Imari" style. Our online selections are updated several times each week. Thus arose the transfer (stencil) based fake Nippon mark applied by unscrupulous dealers to thousands of imported Japanese porcelain. Mid 19th century to early 20th century. For the purpose of this marks page I have then settled for the Hododa transcription. Mark: The Shimazu clan mark (Satsuma) above. Mid 20th century. Various porcelain carries this name separate or in combination with others in their marks, of which some are listed below. The mark occurs on several pieces of which some are almost identical to Kutani. Porcelain intended for the United Kingdom market uses "Foreign" instead of Made in Japan. Mark: 1074. Moriyama Mori-machi. For further studies Encyclopedia Britannica is recommended in preference to Wikipedia, that besides having an ideological bias and a number of erroneous Chinese characters, is used by the fake industry to promote porcelain pieces that are not of the period stated. is I05665. The name Ardalt occurs also on pieces from other countries. Mark: "Dai Nichi Hon" (Great Japan) over a sign meaning "roof/house" and the number "three", early 20th century. Tentative date around 1920s. 975. Japanese export porcelain. 938. … (Ming Mountain). 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. Japanese porcelain, "Fine China, Japan, "1221", "English Garden" (pattern), Retro style decoration, later part of 20th century, tentatively 1970s. Mid 20th century. Mark: Mt. Meiji period (1868-1912). Ucagco was primarily a distributor of dinnerware and glassware. Around 1930. His work was than greatly extended by Ms. Gloria S. Garaventa after which Mr. John Avery looked into and corrected some of the dates. Mark: Below the circular Shimazu crest, a single kanji character. It was a kind gesture and I really appreciated that. Bowl in crackled earthenware. Particularly in the US, Nippon marked pieces have always brought a large premium over those marked Japan or Made in Japan and certainly more than unmarked wares. Mark including "Kaga no Kuni" meaning that these ceramics were produced in Kaga Han (today Kanazawa). The section have since then been greatly extended by a large number of contributing collectors. Tea cup and dish with underglaze blue and white decoration in imitation of Chinese. Thanks to Patricia Thompson dated to "somewhere between the years of 1926 & 1929". 1535. In spite of very good quality work, many good pieces are simply unmarked. This could be a version of a Takita mark, or just a similar mark. Mark: 884. Mark: Koshida seems to have been a prolific maker of Satsuma from at least the 1880,s. 941. Retired in 1926. Mid to late 1920s. There were many masterpieces created during its heyday and several studios have created eternal fame for their names with these magnificent wares. The collection includes pottery and porcelain by KITAOJI Rosanjin, TOMIMOTO Kenkichi, ITAYA Hazan, and KAWAI Kanjiro, who are the most celebrated potters of the modern era. Most of the pieces that we see here in the West were made sometime between the mid 1870's when Awaji began exporting pottery, and the mid to late 1930's when the last of the kilns closed. Japanese pottery : with notes describing the thoughts and subjects employed in its decoration and illustrations from examples in the Bowes collection. Mashiko’s distinctive local red-brown clay has been used to make everyday objects like water jugs since the 1850’s. A section which was then greatly extended by Ian & Mary Heriot of which a large amount of information still awaits publication. Accordingly, all pottery now made in Kyoto is referred to as “Kyo-yaki / Kiyomizu-yaki.”. 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. Modern, late 20th century. Marks was also applied for different reasons that on the Chinese porcelain. Mark: "K", "Hand painted Japan", ( unknown ) K could possible stand for Kyoto. Ucagco company "Occupied Japan". Date hard to suggest. A section which was then greatly extended by Ian & Mary Heriot of which a large amount of information still awaits publication. For the last full overhaul of the Satsuma and Kutani sections, thank you to Howard Reed, Australia. 1240. Signatures are usually followed by a suffix, for example Sei, tsukuru or saku all meaning "made", or Ga, Dzu or Fude meaning "painted" or "drawn". Satsuma, like Staffordshire, is a collective name given to a fine quality lightweight pottery developed in Japan. The red mark is the kakihan which often appears of ware by this family of potters. Kyoto is a chirimen production district. Around 1930. This kind of marks can be identified by the mark being applied inside a glaze area looking a bit like a piece of scotch tape. Kyo-yaki is a general term for all pottery created in Kyoto.Kiyomizu-yaki originally referred to pottery made in the Gojozaka area, along the route to Kiyomizu Temple. Top Kyoto Paint & Pottery Studios: See reviews and photos of paint & pottery studios in Kyoto, Japan on Tripadvisor. Tentatively a Japanese ware. The motive was money as it usually is and the confusion eventually dampened collector enthusiasm. New York Almost all Japanese pottery items bear an incision or mark made by the craftsman, although some makers did not mark the item so that the pottery itself was their signature. Second half 20th century, likely around 1970s. 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