Identifying Age Of Japanese Ceramic Pieces

This guide provides marks found on both antique and contemporary collectible pottery and porcelain from the united states and other countries and includes dating information and a brief history relating.

Identifying age of japanese ceramic pieces.

Pottery and porcelain 陶磁器 tōjiki also 焼きもの yakimono or 陶芸 tōgei is one of the oldest japanese crafts and art forms dating back to the neolithic period. Unless you re familiar with the japanese language identifying japanese pottery and porcelain marks can be a daunting task. After 1952 pieces from japan were either marked japan or made in japan. The best way to tell age is merely by looking and feeling the piece in question.

The identification and authentication of chinese porcelain is a complex process of an overall verification of a number of factors. Note that pieces marked occupied japan or made in occupied japan are pieces dated from 1947 to 1952 are not usually considered made in japan pieces. Kilns have produced earthenware pottery stoneware glazed pottery glazed stoneware porcelain and blue and white ware japan has an exceptionally long and successful history of ceramic production. Some countries required imports.

Hidden within the kanji the characters on the bottom of the piece you will typically find the production region a specific kiln location a potter s name and sometimes a separate decorator s identity but at times only generic terms were recorded and tracking down. See a comparison of chinese and non chinese marks.