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Subject:Fighting frogs on plates - I would like to learn more
Posted By: Simon Wed, Jun 12, 2019 IP: 2a00:23c5:3d4e:bd01:

Greetings,

I am would like to know more about 2 plates that I have, showing scenes of fighting frogs.

Can someone tell me more about these frogs? I have tried Google but was unable to find a good explanation.

I find them most charming.

The plates do have maker marks on the back, perhaps someone can help me with those?


Thank you very much indeed.







Subject:Re: Fighting frogs on plates - I would like to learn more
Posted By: Martin Michels Wed, Jun 12, 2019

I have no explanation about the fighting frogs, probably it was just fun for the maker to paint this.

The mark reads from right to left: Nihon (Nippon) 日本 - Yokohama 横濱 - Mura 村 Zo 造 = Japan - Yokohama - Made by Mura. Yokohama Kutani ware, date: 1900-1920.

There was a Mura painting Kutani ware for the Watano Shoten (Watano shop), but I don't know much more about this artist.

Regards,
Martin.

Subject:Re: Fighting frogs on plates - I would like to learn more
Posted By: I.Nagy Wed, Jun 12, 2019

Marking,
日本横濱林造 - Nihon Yokohama Hayashi-zō - Japan Yokohama Hayashi Made

Humorous paintings depicting battles between two groups of frogs in spring and autumn. Frog battles are favorite themes of Japanese painters. They are based on the observation of frogs. In spring and autumn frogs and toads perform a kind of battle for mating.

With regards,
I.Nagy

Subject:Re: Fighting frogs on plates - I would like to learn more
Posted By: rat Thu, Jun 13, 2019

Google "Choju giga"

Subject:Re: Fighting frogs on plates - I would like to learn more
Posted By: Martin Michels Thu, Jun 13, 2019

On closer inspection, I believe that I.Nagy is right about the name Hayashi.
Martin.

Subject:Re: Fighting frogs on plates - I would like to learn more
Posted By: Simon Fri, Jun 14, 2019

Thank you all for the information. I will be busy doing some googling now that I have more information.

I find these frogs most amusing indeed.

Kind regards,
Simon


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