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Subject:HELP Identify Marks
Posted By: Marvin Sun, Aug 14, 2016 IP: 50.171.25.174
Hi,

I purchased a silver divided bowl which has hammered outside. These are the marks on the bottom. Please help me identify them!

Thanks!



Subject:Re: HELP Identify Marks
Posted By: Marvin Tue, Aug 16, 2016
I have recently learned on my own that the important mark is JUNGIN. Jungin means pure silver and it was used during the Meiji Period 1868-1912 and shortly after. I believe my piece is Japanese, although the JUNGIN mark was used for both Japan and Korea. What I need to know now is the meaning of the other marks on bottom. They are the marks that indicate the artist or maker. I know the JUNGIN mark, so please help me identify the other 4 character marks. Thanks!

Subject:Re: HELP Identify Marks
Posted By: Guy Sat, Aug 20, 2016
The upper mark reads 鴻池造 or 'Konoike sei' (made by Konoike) which refers to silversmith/manufacturer of export silver Konoike, based in Yokohama in the 1890s-early 1900s (Meiji period).

The second mark reads indeed 純銀 or 'jungin' (pure silver).

Guy.

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Subject:Re: HELP Identify Marks
Posted By: Guy Sun, Aug 21, 2016
Sorry, the Marks reads 'Konoike zo' or made by Konoike.

Guy.

Subject:Re: HELP Identify Marks
Posted By: Marvin Mon, Aug 22, 2016
Thank you so much for all of your help!

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