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Subject:Blue & White Bowl
Posted By: Janie G Mon, Feb 15, 2010 IP: 86.139.152.214
Hi

I have a blue and white bowl with an oriental back stamp - Chinese? It is, I would guess, new but its very pretty and I like it. Could anyone help with the back stamp. I fully expect it to be the Chinese "Tesco" but would appreciate any information.

Janie G







Subject:Re: Blue & White Bowl
Posted By: peterp Tue, Feb 16, 2010
Gao Feng (High Peak) in Chinese, but it more likely is Japanese: "Takamine" is a very common name.

Subject:Re: Blue & White Bowl
Posted By: Bill H Tue, Feb 16, 2010
Hello Janie,

It's Japanese, apparently 20th century from the laid back look of the pattern. Mark probably should be read as 'Takamine' with the meaning of Tall Peak.

Best regards,

Bill H.

Subject:Re: Blue & White Bowl
Posted By: Emiko Wed, Feb 17, 2010
Hi to all,
The two characters read "Kohou", a name of Mino kiln. Takamine is a family last name, and not commonly used to name a business or a kiln. The bowl is new and commercial quality.
Best Regards,
Emiko

Subject:Re: Blue & White Bowl
Posted By: janie G Sun, Feb 28, 2010
Thanks for all your help.

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