They are all a little different either in color size or shape.
Made in japan ceramics value.
Sep 25 2015 the novelty items marked made in japan from the 1920 s thru the 1950 s.
Hidden within the kanji the characters on the bottom of the piece you will typically find the production region a specific kiln location a potter s name and sometimes a separate decorator s identity but at times only generic terms were recorded and tracking down.
The name nippon was chosen for items coming from japan.
Japan made in japan.
Most were marked japan.
There seems to be no significance in color of the text as to age.
You will find a wide array of these affordable made in occupied japan items for sale on ebay.
Marks on export porcelain.
Made in japan marks the following marks are from made in japan pieces.
You can add one or more of these highly sought after items to add a historical touch to your home or office decor.
Nippon is the japanese name for japan in 1921 the official country of origin name.
The phrase occupied japan is found on many collectibles made in japan after world war ii during the years between 1947 to 1952.
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After 1921 a lot of countries marked them either japan or nippon.
From 1921 1941 wares from japan exported to the united states had to be marked japan or made in japan.
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.
In addition to ceramics many other collectibles items such as dolls lighters and other metal objects and toys were made during the occupied japan period.
Pre 1921 items were not marked made in japan.
Unless you re familiar with the japanese language identifying japanese pottery and porcelain marks can be a daunting task.
The 1980s 1990s was the golden age for occupied japan collectibles.
Your little ceramic shoes are stamped made in occupied japan while they do not have high monetary value they are examples of a fascinating period in post world war ii japan.
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