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Subject:Japanese Urns
Posted By: Kendra Wed, Jun 16, 2010 IP: 67.171.49.6 These urns were purchased at an antique store in Shanghai circa 1937. I know they are of Japanese origin but would like more information on their history. |
Subject:Re: Japanese Urns
Posted By: Bill H Thu, Jun 17, 2010 Can't tell you much more but the kanji reads down as 'Ni Ko Sei'. This would appear to be 'Made at Nikko' and not an artist's name, as Nikko is a place about 140 km north of Tokyo. |
Subject:Re: Japanese Urns
Posted By: Arjan Thu, Jun 17, 2010 Hello Kendra, |
Subject:Re: Japanese Urns
Posted By: Emiko Fri, Jun 18, 2010 This pair of vases were made by Nikko ( Retailer’s name ) in the late Meiji period, in Yokohama, Japan to foreign visitors or export market. Literally speaking, Satsuma means a country of Satsuma, but since late Edo period to early Meiji period, Satsuma ware was so famous and sought after by foreign buyers, many opportunity seeking manufacturers and exporters, produced so-called Satsuma ware in the main land of Japan. Satsuma export wares made for this market were in most cases, decorated on blank vessels which were brought near the port of Nagoya, Kobe and Yokohama. Nikko brand was one of these export Yokohama Satsuma ware. They look very nicely painted by well trained painter of that period. Good luck, |
Subject:Re: Japanese Urns
Posted By: Kendra Wed, Jun 23, 2010 Emiko, |
Subject:Re: Japanese Urns
Posted By: Emiko Thu, Jun 24, 2010 Kendra, |
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