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Subject:Marking identification if possible
Posted By: ARNE Mon, Jun 06, 2016 IP: 86.171.216.142

Looking to identify this vase if possible,should be from 1940-ties,if my information is correct,thank you whoever can update me on this.





Subject:Re: Marking identification if possible
Posted By: Martin Michels Thu, Jun 09, 2016

Hi Arne,

The mark spells Kotobuki, but it can also mean: JU 壽.
Kotobuki is both a Japanese surname or a given name.
It more or less translates to: congratulations, long life, celebration, rejoicing or happy event.
In case it's a surname, full name could probably be Kotobuki Otori.

Indeed probably mid 20th C.
Regards,
Martin

Subject:Re: Marking identification if possible
Posted By: arne Sun, Jun 12, 2016

Thank you a lot,are they collectable items?As i am moving abroad and will sell all my belongings,so would be nice if it gets to the right hands.

Subject:Re: Marking identification if possible
Posted By: snap Mon, Jun 13, 2016

You wonder if these would be "collectable."

As antiques? No.

As finely decorated items? No.

As specialty items from famous maker? No.

May have been made as inexpensive gifts for occasion of wedding or birth of child. Think how very many such items have been made. So rarity is not a factor.

As in most other manufactured items in the world, quality can be of wide range.


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