You are invited to come along with me as I learn about Japanese ceramics.

From 1921-1941, wares from Japan exported to the United States had to be marked Japan or Made in Japan.

During World War II most ceramics factories (for exports) ceased, except Noritake (see Japanese Ceramics of the Last 100 Years, by Irene Stitt pg 167).

After 1952 exports were usually marked Made in Japan or just Japan.

See Made in Japan Ceramics III by Carole Bess White mark 66.

Update: I learned from a Japanese web site on wares made during WWII, for domestic use with this mark.

This is a relatively common shape for a lemon server but have not found an identical one.

The saucer size correlates with the sizes of domestic Japanese small plates made during that period.

They were probably made using the same molds as the backs look quite similar.

Unknown mark see Collectors Guide for Made in Japan Ceramics Book IV by Carole Bess White.

This tea pot has a round mark with 16 petal chrysanthemum with a T at the center.

See Made In Japan Ceramics III by Carole Bess White mark 68.

According to Gotheborg.com this is the Takito Co.

The company was on business from 1880-1948.

See White MIJ Ceramics book IV mark 57 United China Gift Co.

Formerly United China Glass).

Made in Nagoya Japan The kanji for Ishi (stone) in a circle.

NKT with two birds facing each other with Made in Japan, is the mark of what is currently the NIKKO CO.

Delete Replies Reply Reply Paula December 1, 2017 at 8:57 PM I am curious if you know the maker of the teapot with 16 petal chrysanthemum with a T at the center mark.

Reply Delete Replies Reply Marmie December 6, 2017 at 2:57 PM Many of the pre war marks are not known.

Reply Delete Replies Reply DS May 28, 2018 at 4:20 AM Hello, I am an archaeologist excavating in the State of Israel and have recovered a tea cup base with Japan stamped on the bottom.

Can you provide a reference for this I would be extremely grateful and will credit your assistance.

Reply Delete Replies Reply DS May 28, 2018 at 4:22 AM Hello, I have a tea cup with Japan stamped on the bottom.

Would you be willing to provide any references for this I would be extremely grateful.

Manna China Made In Japan