Japanese Antique Marks

Bulbous bottoms, tall necks. Decorated with dragons, clouds and other Asian motifs.

Unique 19th century Japanese cups with Tughra Sultan mark silver saucers.

All of the four pieces have a clear Japanese hallmark and also a makers mark (P.K) on the bottom.

Arita porcelain dish with decoration of a shishi among peonies. Apocryphal Chenghua mark on reverse. Japan, 18th century

The Meiji era marks the restoration of Imperial rule to Japan after several centuries of government by the samurai class and the rapid modernization of the country.    

Large beautiful pair of fine Japanese Fukagawa vases with mark on the bottom

It is signed on the bottom of the belly with a Japanese chop mark. The lion measures; 9.13” (23.2 cm) high x 17.38" (44.1 cm) long.

The combination of traditional Japanese and Western painting styles marks the Taisho Period and the use of Western perspective and the use of negative space make this pair a perfect ...

The rectangular platter with canted corners and with a few molded indents to the edge, painted in underglaze and overglaze cobalt blue, pale orange and iron-red, and gilt highlights,...

Good condition, restored paper losses, repaired tears, staining, tape marks, backed on Japanese paper.

OF OCTOGONAL FORM, THE COBALT BLUE SCROLL AND FOLIAGE FINIAL AND HANDLES HIGHLIGHTED WITH GILDING, DECORATED OVERALL WITH A MULTICOLOR FLOWERING TREE MOTIF AND FLORAL BANDS, THE UNDE...

In the blue beneath the fisherman in Figure 6, one sees very Japanese-like stylized gold wave marks. The mysterious blue openings are a staple of Momoyama period (1573-1617) decorati...

Appropriate firing marks centered on back and underglaze Japanese mark.

Country of origin: Japan Age: Edo/Meiji Period 19th century Size: 11 cm high Condition: Both with chip to rim, and some frits. SIze: 12.8 x 8cm Period 19th century

Mark at the base. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Bowls Japanese Style: Satsuma Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century, 20th century Meiji Periode ...

Mark at the base. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Satsuma Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century, 20th century Meiji Periode (1867-1912) ...

Hallmarked with hieroglyphic mark to the bottom. Oriental Decorative Collectibles, Antique Japanese Metalware For Home Decor.

Antique Japanese Imari hand-painted and gilt porcelain floor vase features reserve of women and musical instruments, all-over garden design with flowers and birds, chop mark signed o...

Vintage trade s mark japanese tokyo wall clock circa 1920. Ww2 japanese trade s mark wall clock. 

Description Sharing with you this very nice edo period (second half 17th century) example in nice condition. It is decorated with a scene of a Qilin, flowers, bamboo and butter...

This Japanese Imari plate from Arita dates from the Meiji period (1868-1912) It was made by Mark Fuki Shoshun (signed on back)

Antique framed Japanese hand tinted woodblock print by Utagawa Toyohiro (1763-1828), depicting the "lucky gods" Benten and Ebisu, chop marks for script on left and signed on right, E...

Signed on front panel & Japanese marks on back panel. 8.5" w., 6.25" d., 6" h.

Silver from Japan that has the Jungin mark indicates that the silver content is around 95% and typically was used during the Meiji period through to the Showa Period.

A large porcelain oval serving dish, finely decorated with classical hand-painted iron red and cobalt blue patterns enhanced with fine gold : flowers, leaves and fantastic animals in...

Overall height of 79.” Flashed copper (JAPANED) finish. Makers mark embossed on base and tagged on top. 1898 patent dates.

The base of the box signed with the Japanese Jungin (pure silver) mark 純銀. The box dates to the early 20th century during the Meiji Period (1868-1912) circa 1895.

The style and the shape of the mark closely remind similar boxes retailed by Arthur & Bond, one of the most important Japanese firms active in Yokohama.

Diameter - 36.6cm This Silver Bowl has Japanese character marks engraved on the base. The Bowl is in excellent condition.

Hallmarked with Japanese makers mark (tested 950+ standard), silversmith unknown to me.

Hallmarked with Japanese makers mark (tested 950+ standard), silversmith unknown to me.

A large porcelain oval serving dish, finely decorated with classical hand-painted iron red and cobalt blue patterns enhanced with fine gold : flowers, leaves and fantastic animals in...

The vase is hand painted and has beautiful decorations such as the God of Good Fortune Fukurokuju, cranes and plum trees. With mark 'Nizan' ? ? - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912) ...

All hallmarked with Japanese Jungin marks (1000 silver purity), silversmith marks (Watanabe), dating to the 1890s.

Signed with Japanese characters and makers mark M.S (The Musashiya Company, created by Ozeki Yahei and under the aegis of his son Sadajiro, became perhaps the most successful of the ...

Hallmarked Japanese Jingin mark (pure silver 950+ standard), Maker Unknown, comes in its original presentation box.

Hallmarked Japanese Jingin mark (pure silver 950+ standard), Maker Unknown, comes in its original presentation box.

Hallmarked Japanese Jingin mark (pure silver 950+ standard), Maker Unknown, comes in its original presentation box.

The first container with a pierced lid featuring a chrysanthemum bulb finial handle and cherry blossom engraving designed for ash, the second a tobacco caddy with matching decoration...

The base is Hallmarked Japanese silver, 'Jun-gin' mark, meaning 'pure silver' (950+ high grade silver, the finest silver the world has ever known), used primary in during the Meiji p...

The decision to depict the fish in this specific pose is no accident — it appears caught in the throes of its final moments, convulsing on the deck of a fishing boat or just pulled f...

On the underneath is a Japanese makers mark.

Distinctive 'double gourd' form with strong Japanese taste Displays a desirable aged patina throughout Cream coloured ceramic ground with bright green and orange secondary palette ...

In addition, each lacquered top is hand signed with Japanese character marks. A most eye catching and different nest of very useful tables.

This mask is from an Indonesian carver who studied the art of Japanese mask making in Japan. The visage is expertly rendered in traditional Japanese style while the chisel marks, thi...

From then on, imported Japanese china was stamped Japan. Today, Nippon-marked porcelain tends to have a higher value than pieces marked Japan, which means collectors should be wary—d...

Each vase features a Satsuma mark in Japanese characters under the base, Japan, late 19th century period, circa 1890 Dimension: W 1.6 in, D 1.6in, H 3.5in.

See the equally extensive blue & white decoration on the reverse along with artist's mark. Japan, c.1880.  

An antique and oversized English jardiniere by Bretby offers pottery construction with Japanese dragon in relief, maker mark on base as photographed, c1900 Measures - 15''H x 17.5''...

A very nicely decorated plate. Late Ming for the Japanese market. Central mark of Fu, which stand for happiness.

Monumental Minton Majolica Floor Vase, molded as a large Chinese bottle vase glazed in mottled green, brown, and black, banded in yellow, the interior glazed in pink, supported by an...

Except these are not Chinese but Japanese see the chatter marks on the base. Made in Arita late 17th century with sublime colours and painting.

Sometimes pattern known as "Helter Skelter" a "Japan" pattern (Maker's mark on pg. 267.) Platter 16 3/4" x 12 1/2" 1 3/4".

Octagonal; hydra handle; Japan Basket pattern. Black printed mark & impressed N(g or 9).

Pattern #77 overglaze red mark; Royal Arms underglaze mark. This bold Japan pattern represents some of their best work. 2 small point nips. 1 with 1 long & 1 short hairline. 10" dia....

In mid-1892, the period of Le Morte d'Arthur and The Bon Mots, he used a Japanese-influenced mark that became progressively more graceful, sometimes accompanied by A.B. in block capi...

Antique Nippon Hand Painted Floral Porcelain Vase C1920 Measures - 13 3/4" x 9 1/4" x 7 1/4" A finely crafted antique Nippon porcelain vase from circa 1920, featuring exquisite hand...

This impressive Chinese porcelain floor vase was crafted in the 20th century in the refined Qing Revival style. Standing at a remarkable 108 cm (42.5 inches), it captivates with its ...

This is Kutani 1950th Century. This plate was made with porcelain, style of kutaniyaki. It is a traditional craft of ceramics with overglaze painting and was born in the early Edo pe...

This magnificent Chinese Antique Cloisonné Vase is the perfect decor piece. With beautiful floral and bird design, it is a majestically hand crafted work of art that is sure to captu...

Vintage Chinese porcelain ornamental oriental vase dating from the early 1900s. The vase is entirely hand painted, depicting flowers and birds. The vintage Chinese porcelain vase h...

Royal Copenhagen Henriette. Five dinner plates. Model No. 444/8549. Measurements: 25.8 cm. In perfect condition. First sorting.

A fantastic small Japanese Satsuma vase with image of writhing dragons, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The vase of elegant baluster form, with a slightly flared foot, slender body...

An antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Baluster shape, flower brunches and birds decor against turquoise background. ...

Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 40 years specializing in Asian Arts & Antiques. This is a unique Japanese Meiji era (c. 1890) ornate Cloisonné vase. Mad...

A Japanese antique vase - finely-decorated / hand-painted Satsuma earthenware vase from ca. Meiji era (1868-1912) or late 19th/early 20th century, depicting temples amongst fjell and...

Mid 19th Century British porcelain dinnerware service with hand painted gilt foliate borders with bouquets of wild flowers against a white background design details. Each piece is in...

A finely decorated Japanese satsuma ceramic vase by Ryozan Okamoto (c.1820s-1910s) for Yasuda. Ryozan is the head artist working for Yasuda company, a Japanese ceramic makers and dea...