Posted 8 months ago
Faith.k
(65 items)
Do not know the mark, but these plates were beautifully painted, and at .50 cents apiece they were definitely coming home with me! I would suppose mid 20th century would be a reasonable guess, maybe earlier? Not sure if they would be imari or some other style. As always, any information would be appreciated very much!
nana korobi ya oki
beneeth the rising sun reads, Nippon, meaning Japan. vertical written kanji read Toku SEI "Japan Special Make or particulary made in Japan
this is SHOWA 1 and not SHOWA 2= late interbellum something like 1927-1939
like i stated :nana korobi ya oki
grosso modo : if the reverse is stamped the observe is not painted
All Together Now
the reverse is stamped the observe is not painted
the reverse is stamped the observe is not painted
the reverse is stamped the observe is not painted
the reverse is stamped the observe is not painted
So it's a decal/transfer?
Yep, grosso modo there is no logico in a painted reverse and an decal observe and vica versa
strips or stickers
you also got stencil ware
spraying the so called precursor of it ( the famous moonhares already know late Ming period)
painting is always FROTTE , different density in the lining ,dotting enamel stroking etc
and painting or enamaling is most of the time OUTSIDE -IN first the surrounding and then the inner part
Thank you for your detailed explanation, I understand, and will apply that to my treasure hunting criteria!