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Subject:Fukagawa China
Posted By: Doug Tue, Jan 31, 2017 IP: 173.240.39.24
I inherited a very extensive set of china that belonged to my great grandmother. I have determined that they are Fukagawa and probably Fukagawa Seiji. I have found similar patterns by doing google searches but not exact. The pictures attached don't do them justice. Can anyone tell me anything more about this beautiful Japanese porcelain?







Subject:Re: Fukagawa China
Posted By: Bill H Wed, Feb 01, 2017
The website gotheborg.com attributes this mark of "Fukagawa Sei" (深川製 - "Made by Fukagawa") to the 1900-1920 period, which indeed ensued the establishment of Fukagawa Seiji in 1894.

A glance at the replacements.com list for Fukagawa dishes didn't turn up a pattern match for yours, though quite a few patterns had no accompanying pictures. I know that Fukagawa made quite a few dishes and decorative porcelains that were sold though American military exchanges in the third quarter of the 20th century. Many had the same mark, but not hand-written, as yours appears to be. Since the stamped or transfer-applied marks generally were a sign of later manufacture, it would seem that your great-grandmother's set probably was acquired before World War II. However, if your great-grandfather served in the Korean War (1950-53), then it's possible that the dishes could have been acquired in Japan around that era.

Best regards,

Bill H.

Subject:Re: Fukagawa China
Posted By: Claus Thu, Feb 02, 2017
You might check with this company in Japan. I bought a pair of cups from them in this design and they may be able to find the information for you. I believe the pattern is Sea Anemone. Good luck.

Claus

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Subject:Re: Fukagawa China
Posted By: Doug Fri, Feb 03, 2017
Thanks for your input. I went ahead and contacted an appraiser and got some very good information. The pieces are in fact Fukagawa from the 1890 - 1935 period. The appraiser thinks around 1910 which makes sense. My great Grandparents were married in 1915.

Bill H. I have not been able to find a pattern match either. I have looked all over and have only found similar pieces that were made way more recently. I can't be the only person with this pattern so I will keep looking but I am not going to hold my breath LOL

Subject:Re: Fukagawa China
Posted By: Claus Fri, Feb 03, 2017
Sorry I forgot the link. Here it is:
www.rikyucha.com
Claus

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