Kutani dish with lid
- Hello,
This note was inside, can someone confirm that this was made for Lord of Satsuma? Also, can you please see if there is a coat of arms/ emblem of Shimazu Family in the pattern? Decorating is very high quality, any information would be appreciated, 6 1/2†x 4 1/2â€. Thank you!
3 comments
lacemaker3
·2 years agoThe Shimazu mon (crest) is:
I searched for the mark on google images/google lens. This is your picture, cleaned up a bit.
The mark is ä¹è°· , which means Kutani.
and found these:
https://orientalantiques.co.uk/uncategorized/japanese-porcelain-marks/
Kutani ä¹è°· – generic mark on Kutani-yaki porcelain and ceramics
https://www.ebay.com/itm/394936174548
Antique Japanese, Kutani Tsukuru, Meiji Period Hand Painted Bottle Vase, 7"
https://www.ebay.com/itm/386969315244
Sake Cup Guinomi Old Choko Kutani Ware Different Patterns 2 Customers Colored Pi
I'm afraid that you would need more documentation that just a handwritten note to prove the provenance that this belonged to the head of the Shimazu family at some point.
sonomabarn67
·2 years agoThere are also honorific marks to take into account.
maeday76
·2 years agoI agree @lacemaker3 .
If the piece was made for someone (or a family) of great importance, you'd expect that prestigious origin to be reflected in the/a mark.
Regardless of the provenance, it's very nicely done.