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Subject:Japanese Vase Marked "CPO"
Posted By: bokaba Thu, Aug 18, 2016 IP: 172.250.142.6
This is one of my Japanese vases. It is about 10 inches tall and marked "CPO" on the base. I think that mark is for wares sold at military bases in Japan from 1946 to the 1950s. Any information?







Subject:Re: Japanese Vase Marked "CPO"
Posted By: Martin Michels Sat, Aug 20, 2016
Hi,

You are right, CPO = Central Purchasing Office.
There is a little information on the Gotheborg Kutani page about CPO.
I can't make any sense out of the other mark. Maybe a detailed picture might help.
Regards,
Martin.

Subject:Re: Japanese Vase Marked "CPO"
Posted By: bokaba Sun, Aug 21, 2016
Thanks Martin. The mark is quite worn and difficult to see. I think this more of a Satsuma earthenware type rather than Kutani.

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