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Subject:Help ID Porcelain Mark
Posted By: Chris Thu, Sep 12, 2019 IP: 75.146.247.209

Is this satsuma? The red background is throwing me off. Is anyone familiar with the signature? Thanks in advance for any insights!!







Subject:Re: Help ID Porcelain Mark
Posted By: Martin Michels Fri, Sep 13, 2019

The mark reads: Koka-en 紅華園 Zo 造 = Made in Koka garden (or park). Satsuma ware 1880-1900.
Koka can be translated as: crimson flower.
It's a mark of Ryokuzan, see my picture.
In English that mark reads as: Satsuma ware made by Ryokuzan in Koka garden.
Regards,
Martin.



Subject:Re: Help ID Porcelain Mark
Posted By: Chris Sat, Sep 14, 2019

Thanks!! A tremendous help!!

Subject:Re: Help ID Porcelain Mark
Posted By: I.Nagy Fri, Sep 13, 2019

紅華園造 - Kōkaen-zō (or Benibana-en -zō) -Made in Kōkaen(or Benibana-en)- (Red Flower Garden)
It is a Satsuma ware.

With regards,
I.Nagy


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