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I purchased this pitcher or teapot(?)at an auction. I've looked on the internet and cannot find a pitcher or other piece that looks similar to mine. I've also tried using an app on my phone to try to identify the maker. The app indicated: The mark reads 春光製 "Made by Harumitsu."
I found another question regarding this mark on this forum (see link below)that makes me think it is not Harumitsu...possibly Shunko-sei.
Can someone advise if either of those is correct, what year, or range of years this pitcher was made, and an approximate value if possible. Thank you!














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春光製　-　Shunkō-sei

Strictly from liguistic and customary point of view the given names or art-names of Japanese artist are read in on'yomi - readings derived from the Chinese pronounciations. However, a lot of these names are having the same time their indigenous Japanese readings, too, the kun'yomi.
In this case ;
on'yomi : Shunkō　- kun'yomi : Harumitsu

With regards,
I.Nagy

So, are you saying this was made by either Shunko or Harumitsu? Also was time period would this be?

Dear Karen,
Since he was an artist the reading is Shunko.
Martin has already provided the details.

With regards,
I.Nagy

Mark of Kato Shunko (Shunko kiln), date: 1880-1900.

Kato Shunko was an ardent student of pottery techniques and traditions originating beyond Japan. Around 1875 he established a pottery in Seto, Aichi Prefecture and started to export Seto ware around 1881-1882. He worked assiduously to expand his business to become Seto's largest factory, providing Morimura-gumi with both clay and unfired pottery blanks. He also had its own "Shunko" brand porcelain. His porcelain works are noted for their thinness and beautiful shapes.
Later his wares began to be sold by the Morimura Group, which ultimately established Noritake. Thus, his wares are so-called "pre-Nippon", early examples of Japanese ware for Western markets and are sometimes grouped with "Old Noritake", though actually pre-dating Noritake.
Kato is the family name, Shunko is the given name.

Regards,
Martin.

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