Posted 9 years ago
Eclecticst…
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I would like to know if anyone can tell me about the markings on the back of these bowls. I did some research and found that the marking with the basket with the flowers in it is occupied Japan even though it says only "Made in Japan" . can anyone tell me is this is true? Is it occupied Japan or does all occupied Japan have to be marked "Occupied Japan"? Thanks for any information.
http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/blue-willow-vintage-1921-1941-japan-20440619
"Marks on export porcelain: In 1891 the McKinley Tariff Act was instated, requiring items imported into the United States to be marked in English with the country of origin. The name "Nippon" was chosen for items coming from Japan. (Nippon is the Japanese name for Japan.) In 1921, the official country of origin name requirement was changed to "Japan", thus creating a defined time period 1891-1921 in which wares were marked Nippon. Previous to 1891, items were either not marked at all, or marked with Japanese characters. During the period 1921-1941 porcelain should be marked "Japan" and roughly after 1941, marked "Made in Japan", though numerous."