Can Anyone Read Japanese?

[kcskorner]

Sorry about the poor photos.  Just took quick ones with my phone.  I'm fairly certain this is Japanese.  Not sure if it's porcelain or pottery.  Can anyone read the signature?  I know it's fairly new.  I put the signature both ways in case I have it upside down.  Unfortunately, the person I knew who could read this is no longer around.  Thanks!!!

[lacemaker3]

@kcskorner

From the way the strokes are incised into the clay, I think your first picture is correct.

I don't read Japanese so I could easily be wrong, but this is the best I could do with the translator:

全 男 山

All Man Mountain .... or ... Whole Man Mountain

[kcskorner]

Thanks.  Wasn't sure if it was Japanese or Chinese.  Many years ago I could probably have told you what this said.  But, after 15 years, it doesn't come right back.  LOL!

[pmayhugh2011]

Hi!

The first photo shows the script correctly displayed.  It's definitely Japanese and the maker's marking reads "Nishikiyama".

Translated by my wife who is from Japan.  錦山 (Nishikiyama).

Hope this helps!

[kcskorner]

Thank you!