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Subject:Eggshell porcelain tea set identification help…please
Posted By: Holly Mon, Jun 06, 2022 IP: 24.205.78.192

Having trouble identifying these marks. Just something in my mom’s estate. I’m not a dealer. Sorry, I don’t even know what side is up.





Subject:Re: Eggshell porcelain tea set identification help…please
Posted By: Martin Michels Thu, Jun 09, 2022

In my opinion this is Yokohama Kutani ware.
The marks read: Nippon 日本 Yokohama 横濱 Ocho-ya 尾悵屋 Zo 造 (Japan Yokohama made by Ocho shop) and Ocho-ya 尾帳屋 Zo 造 (2nd photo).
Different writing styles.
It's also possible that Ochoya is a (family) name.
Date around 1900.
However, I have found no info at all about this maker using the English name Ochoya and the Japanese name 尾悵屋.
Regards,
Martin.

Subject:Re: Eggshell porcelain tea set identification help…please
Posted By: I.Nagy Fri, Jun 10, 2022

Dear Martin,
I read it 尾張屋造 - Owariya-zō - Made by Owariya (shop)
Owari Province is the old name of today`s Aichi prefecture. Probably name of the shop in Yokohama, where Seto porcelain was painted for export at the end of the Meiji era.

With regards,
I. Nagy

Subject:Re: Eggshell porcelain tea set identification help…please
Posted By: Martin Michels Sat, Jun 11, 2022

Dear I.Nagy,
Thanks for the correction.
I had to choose from 3 Kanji 帳 or 張 or 悵 and the last one came in my opinion the closest to that 2nd Kanji, although not really exactly the same.
I agree with you, Owari-ya makes more sense.
Thanks again,
Martin.

Subject:Re: Eggshell porcelain tea set identification help…please
Posted By: Holly Sat, Jun 11, 2022

Thank you for you time and expertise!

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