Serving as both evidence of its origin age and often times quality the makers mark on a porcelain item is the first place many collectors look before making a purchase.
Cursive capital l on bottom of ceramic teapot.
Most studio or art pottery is unique and rarely reproduced in large quantities unless they were made for utilitarian purposes such as pottery jugs or ceramic cookware and tableware that are usually branded in the same pattern and perhaps modeled by a particular designer.
Its about 20 inches tall and is white with the cat being a light brown goldish color.
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The method used for suggesting dates on the following marks is the empirical and that of the arts historian.
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The only markings on it are the letter l written like lavern does in lavern and shirley cursive.
Turn your teapot over and see what type of backstamp is on the underside.
Arts crafts pottery is often made in smaller numbers.
Describe your mark for example bow arrow semi porcelain without the quotes to search throughout this site by using the above search box.
Search guides that show marks from different manufacturers in order to identify the maker of your piece.
Hopefully this contribution by elyce litts will greatly help our understanding of 20th century japanese porcelain marks.
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Identify a mark by shape.
If at first you don t succeed use several different combinations of words extra help if needed.
If your teapot is made of china or pottery try the online guides marks4ceramics or the international ceramic directory.
Marks with letters are listed in alphabetical order.
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When repairing ceramic objects knowing it s origin and value is important prior to proceeding with investing in a repair.
Some marks look like a circle square bird or animal shape etc.
Look at maker s mark guides.
Porcelain marks are the fingerprints of antique china.