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Subject:Kutani Aochibu Meiji/Taisho Era 35 pieces
Posted By: Philip Slagter Sun, Sep 11, 2016 IP: 108.174.120.115
My Great Grandfather, Arthur John Slagter, worked with Royal Dutch Shell about 1908 in Japan. He brought this Katani Aochibu porcelain set home with him when he returned to the United States. They have been in my family for about 100 years.
They are in perfect condition, no chips, scratches or cracks with the exception of one of the large covered bowls where the top was cracked in half and someone glued it back together. (see photos) I have no idea when.
There are 35 pieces in all. Please see photos.
I believe them to be late Meiji or early Taisho period as some of the pieces are marked with "Great Japan" in Japanese. They were made for my family as you can see my grandfathers initials on the bottoms of the plates and teapot.
One of the covered teacups has something written inside it. I cannot translate that but believe it to either be a poem or something about my family and their position with Royal Dutch Shell.
I am interested in selling them all and was wondering if this is something someone might want.
If possible could someone give me a little information such as which studio they were made in and the date and also an approximate value and maybe what the writing is inside one of the covered teacups.
If anyone has any info could you please contact me at [email protected]
Thank you for your time and consideration,
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