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Picked this up last weekend, pay by weight. Clearly....very clearly...transferware underglaze blue. But the enamels are painted. I really like the colors, its a bit unusual. Not a valuable thing, but nice to my eyes. Todd
take it with a grain of salt
Todd,
Can see why you like it. You must drink a lot of Schweppes .
Regards
Michael
A lot of the blue decoration is stencilled. Last time something like this appeared, I couldn't remember the name for it but in searching for it, I came across this article which you may find interesting. I may have got it from here in the first place, but it won't hurt if I post it again.
Hi Julia,
Thanks for the link. I have been using the terms “transfer”, “stencil” and “printed” all interchangeably...which is, of course, incorrect. The technique used for this bowl is definitely stenciling then. That is helpful. I’m still figuring out how all the terms should be applied. The igezara plates are stenciled also? Gotheborg only says they were printed, which I guess could mean anything. I read the article, lots of good information. Some pictures would have made it even more helpful. I find the stenciling kind of quaint, as at least they weren’t trying to fool anyone. No one could mistake it for hand painting ? .
take it with a grain of salt
Hi Todd.
That is a lovely bowl. I wonder when did the Japanese start this stenciling, for anyone used to beautifully painted underglaze blue and white that fear the horrid transfer print. Then the Stencil does appear frightening and crude. However I got this te pot because some of their designs i think look very cool and trendy, like a good pair of Levi Strauss jeans.
I have a tea pot with this stencil but was never sure it's date.
In fact I think this tea Pot maybe Nippon from the Marks, but then again...it may not be.
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1245. Mark: "Dai Nichi Hon/Dai Nippon" (Great Japan), mid 20th century. This marks however printed gives an example of marks that includes "Dai Nippon" in Japanese characters occurs well after the Meiji (1868-1912) period. |
Better Pictures of the teapot for reference:
The backmark does appear to be Nippon but that is not definite, as Gothenborg has pointed out these marks can appear mid 20th century.
Todd, which Igezara dishes are you referring to? I know some are printed but some are also hand-painted.
Nice teapot, SD. Not sure of age, but the stencilling looks to be more controlled than some items I have seen which are very messy.
This might be more helpful:
Julie That is an awesome Link 🙂 Thank you..
Ta b l e: 1
Technological Changes in Japanese Porcelain Production
Date Development References
1869
Arita begins using cobalt oxide for underglaze blue decoration.
Gorham 1971, p. 107; Stitt 1974, p. 44;
Pollard 2002, pp. 54–55; Jahn 2004, p. 113
1870
Arita begins using coal-fired kilns.
Gorham 1971, p. 107; Jahn 2004, p. 113
1872–1874
Seto begins using cobalt oxide for underglaze blue decoration.
Pollard 2002, p. 57; Jahn 2004, p. 222
ca.
1874
Potters in Arita, Kyoto, and Tokyo begin using plaster casting; Seto begins using plaster casting and coal-fired kilns.
Gorham 1971, p. 107; Jahn 2004, p. 113
1875
Decoration with paper stencils is reinvented in Arita.
Tajimi 1997, pp. 5–6
ca.
1875–1876
Underglaze chrome green and shoenji (gold-based pink) appear on Arita and Seto wares.
Pollard 2002, p. 57; Jahn 2004, pp. 83, 122
1878–1882
Stencil wares reach Mino and become popular throughout Japan.
Tajimi 1997, p. 6
ca.
1885–1886
Imported cobalt oxide almost totally replaces local and Chinese
gosu for underglaze blue decoration.
Pollard 2002, p. 57
1888
Transfer printing is developed in Mino province.
Tajimi 1997, pp. 5–6
1880s
Underglaze black, yellow, and brown are developed in Japan. Jahn 2004, p. 122
1891
U.S. McKinley TariV Act requires imports be marked with
country of origin in English; beginning of “Nippon” period.Van Patten 1979, pp. 9, 2
1890s
Geisha Girl pattern is introduced at Kutani.
Litts 1988, p. 11
1902
Coal-fired kilns become widely used in Japanese porcelain production
Jahn 2004, p. 113
1910–1915
White and yellow enamels are introduced on Geisha Girl porcelain as less expensive alternative to gold highlights
(although use of gold continues)
Litts 1988, pp. 16–17
1914
A. A. Vantine & Co. in U.S. advertises Phoenix Bird Pattern
Van Patten 1986, p. 60
ca.
1915
Japanese potters begin using jiggers.
Stitt 1974, p. 44
1915–1920
“Snake eye” foot is discontinued in Japan
Bibb 1997, p. 4; Bibb 2001, p.
1916
Noritake Company of Nagoya produces its first Phoenix pattern
Costello et al. 2001, p. 33
Late
1910s
Pine-green, blue-green, and turquoise borders are introduced
on Geisha Girl porcelain.
Litts 1988, p. 11
1921
U.S. Treasury Decision 38642 requires “Japan” rather than
“Nippon” be marked on import wares.
ca.
1920
Stenciling falls out of fashion in Japan
Late
Tajimi 1997, p. 6
1920s
Pale cobalt-blue borders are introduced on Geisha Girl porcelain
1946
Black borders are introduced on Geisha Girl porcelain
Hi Short,
Thanks for that information. I will save that timeline to my notepad, very helpful.
I like that teapot.
Todd
take it with a grain of salt
Hi Julia,
I think of both of these plates as Igezara, but perhaps the 1st is not because it has no brown rim? I actually thought all Igezara were made with the same process, so another nugget of information, thanks. The pic of the foot belongs to the more densely decorated plate.
take it with a grain of salt
This is a hand painted Izegawa Bowl. Currently for sale by yours truly.
Hi Short,
Thanks for that information. I will save that timeline to my notepad, very helpful.
I like that teapot.
Todd
1915–1920
“Snake eye” foot is discontinued in Japan
Bibb 1997, p. 4; Bibb 2001, p.
1920
Stenciling falls out of fashion in Japan
Late
Tajimi 1997, p. 6
Your bowl has the Snake eye foot. So if this is accurate or reliable then it pre-dates it to before 1920, do certainly your bowl is Antique.
Circa: 1890 +/- 10 year's 😉 My best guess for your bowl.
Shine, what a coincidence, I have two of those exact same bowls. ?
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