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Subject:Recent Japanese studio vase marks
Posted By: Alex Wed, Apr 04, 2018 IP: 2a02:587:3509:0:11d7
Hi folks!! Thanks for the great help on this forum, I always learn when visiting this site!! I'm attaching photos of a Japanese vase (dated 2002) and the marks on the base. Although I can't read Japanese, as best as I can tell by comparing these Kanji characters to others, I believe it says Kutani - Arita on the right and something like "artfully made pottery" or something to that effect. Could somebody please confirm or let me know a more precise reading of these marks? I'd appreciate any help on this.





Subject:Re: Recent Japanese studio vase marks
Posted By: I.Nagy Thu, Apr 05, 2018
Markings read,
水車　-　Water mill
羊と混虫*　-　Sheep and insect
* 混虫　is written mistaken, the correct　form is　昆虫

With regards,
I.Nagy


Subject:Re: Recent Japanese studio vase marks
Posted By: Alex Fri, Apr 06, 2018
Thanks very much!!

Subject:Re: Recent Japanese studio vase marks
Posted By: Fran Sat, Jun 02, 2018
Alex, did you ever find out who made the vase?

Subject:Re: Recent Japanese studio vase marks
Posted By: Alex Sun, Jun 03, 2018
Based on I. Nagy's answer above, my understanding is that this is not signed by any particular maker or studio. The markings seem to be in line with typical Far Eastern proverbs or wishes found on items of this sort and are rather symbolic that reflect folkloric themes instead of an actual artisan or locale.

Subject:Re: Recent Japanese studio vase marks
Posted By: Fran Tue, Jun 05, 2018
I'm curious, how big is it? Did you keep it, sell it?

Subject:Re: Recent Japanese studio vase marks
Posted By: Alex Wed, Jun 06, 2018
It belongs to a friend and I'm not sure what she'll do with it. It's about 15 inches tall...

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