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Re: Re: Japanese Porcelain Makers Marks
Posted By: Bill H
Posted Date: May 08, 2011 (12:20 PM)
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Your teapot really is no mystery. Production of this general type of polychrome Japanese dragonware with 'moriage' slip-painted accents had commenced by the 1920's in a number of Japanese factories, including in the Kutani region. Sets were available with or without lithophane images of geishas molded into the cup bottoms.

Most examples of this ware that I've seen at estate sales in the USA in recent years came to this country circa the mid-20th century with returning American military personnel who were in Japan during the post-World War II occupation or ensuing Korean War years.

Considering the provenance cited, I doubt that your Fujiyama teapot is much older than about 1940, and quite possibly was new when originally purchased in Japan in 1950. These tea wares are still common enough on this side of the Atlantic to sell for only around US$150-200 for a complete set with a half a dozen cups plus creamer and sugar. However, from a collector who needs a pot in this pattern variant and palette, a pot like yours might fetch US$50-75 by itself.

Best regards,

Bill H.




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