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Subject:Chinese or Japanese figurine with interesting mark
Posted By: Beege Sun, Mar 01, 2020 IP: 2a02:c7d:2a2d:7500:c

Hallo all.
I am not certain whether this is Chinese or Japanese. This ceramic figurine (6" tall) is very detailed and the colours are lovely. However, the mark on the base is difficult to interpret.
Can anyone please identify the mark, maker or character? Is this chap Japanese or Chinese?
Thank you for any help you can offer.
Jack.







Subject:Re: Chinese or Japanese figurine with interesting mark
Posted By: Martin Michels Mon, Mar 02, 2020

It's a Japanese Satsuma ware figurine dating from around 1930.
But I've never seen the mark underneath before, so I can't help you with that.
Regards,
Martin.

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Subject:Re: Chinese or Japanese figurine with interesting mark
Posted By: Larry Mon, Mar 02, 2020

Isn't that more like porcelain ...Kutani?

Subject:Re: Chinese or Japanese figurine with interesting mark
Posted By: Beege Tue, Mar 03, 2020

As a follow-up to my last question:
I found this lick which clearly places my figurine in the Kutani arena.

https://picclick.com/Rare-PAIR-Japanese-Kutani-Imari-Meiji-Porcelain-Figures-372742052704.html

I can see the strong similarities, however the figurines in the link have 'Made in Japan' on the base (standard from the 1930's), whereas mine does not; so I am assuming my piece is earlier. Does this make sense?

Thank you.
Jack

Subject:Re: Chinese or Japanese figurine with interesting mark
Posted By: Beege Tue, Mar 03, 2020

Thank you Martin.
I appreciate you help with this.
Kind regards
Jack

Subject:Re: Chinese or Japanese figurine with interesting mark
Posted By: Beege Tue, Mar 03, 2020

Hi Larry.
To my untrained eye I would suggest it is indeed porcelain. The skin/features are beautifully made (there is even a thumb nail on the left hand). The skin of the man is very smooth and cold to the touch.
If possibly Kutani, would this change the possible date?
Kind regards
Jack

Subject:Re: Chinese or Japanese figurine with interesting mark
Posted By: Larry Wed, Mar 04, 2020

I always date that type of decorated Kutani ware to post war (1950's on) but that's just my opinion.
I think the mark on yours does say Made in Japan but the rubber-stamp wasn't applied very well so it smudged, making it look like some kind of other mark.
Again, just my opinion!


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