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Re: Re: Japanese children tea cup - identify markings

Posted By: Arjan
Posted Date: Apr 13, 2011 (03:22 AM)

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Hello Carrie,

This pattern is very common indeed. This specific pattern (Karako-pattern) was designed by Hirado and is the best known pattern (I think) on Hirado porcelain. These playing boys, who are chasing butterflies, are in fact Chinese and not Japanese.

Regards,

Arjan

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Re: Re: Japanese children tea cup - identify markings - Carrie - Apr 13, 2011 (09:37 PM)