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Subject:Help identify six character mark (Japanese ?)
Posted By: Ken Sat, Nov 08, 2014 IP: 122.111.9.203

Hi,I have been trying to research this vase and its six character mark.
I am not having much luck and am hoping someone here may assist.
The closest I have found is a mark on the Gotheburg site for an Arita item?
I am also keen to know the age of this vase.
I would much appreciate any help and assistance.
Thanks and Regards,Ken.





Subject:Re: Help identify six character mark (Japanese ?)
Posted By: Guy Sun, Nov 09, 2014

The mark reads 'Saishintei Keiko sei'.

Guy.

Subject:Re: Help identify six character mark (Japanese ?)
Posted By: Ken Mon, Nov 10, 2014

Thankyou for your assistance Guy.
Would you be able to identify the "style" of the vase.
Regards,Ken.

Subject:Re: Help identify six character mark (Japanese ?)
Posted By: Guy Tue, Nov 11, 2014

IMO this is gilt-lacquered Imari, with a gold 'hiramaki-e' Rimpa style design on a black lacquer ground in combination with a blue-white base. The heart-shaped design in the middle is a fan. Early Meiji period I suppose and probably a rare and desirable item on the market.

Guy

Subject:Re: Help identify six character mark (Japanese ?)
Posted By: Ken Wed, Nov 12, 2014

Thanks Guy, That really is a comprehensive reply and was exactly the information I was seeking.
Once again,Many Thanks,
Ken.

Subject:Re: Help identify six character mark (Japanese ?)
Posted By: Guy Thu, Nov 13, 2014

For those interested, here is the transcription of the mark in Japanese: 采真亭圭子製 (Saishintei Keiko sei).

A search via Google Japan gave no further result. J Bowes seems to refer to 'Saishintei Sisi' but I think that in Japanese, 圭子 is spelled 'Keiko', which is a woman's given name. Thus, the decorator could have been female as suggested.

Guy.


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