Japanese Teapot

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Posted by Robert Sukovich
16 years ago
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Description This is a beautiful tea set, which has a teapot, sugar bowl & creamer, 6 cups, 4 ea 4" saucers & 4 ea 6" serving plates. The marking on the bottom is a rectanguar box with a gold border and image is all in gold on a dark red or maroon background. I'm told that the cross in a circle is the Shimazu family crest, gut I don't know what the rest of it is. At this point, I want to establish an identification and an appraisal. I'm including a sketch of the marking alongside one of the creamer. Thanks. Bob
Category General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium Pottery/Ceramic/Chinea ?
Distinguishing marks Marking on bottom of pieces
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item This is a teaset
Date Period Unknown
Weight 3-4 lbs.?
History My Brother bought it back from Japan when he was in the service during the Korean War
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known) Unknown
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Lovejoy 🎯 Collector 16 years ago

It's Japanese Taisho period (1912-1926)Satsuma, you could most likely find the mark here. http://gotheborg.com/marks/index_jap_marks.htm Lovejoy

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