Hi can any tell me what a red circle with Red Cross in means on tea set and from what date looks same mark as tashiro. As in English, brackets are used in pairs to set apart or interject text within other text. I thank you in advance for any assistance you can provide. Thanks. Ramseyer graduated from HLS in 1982. Im having trouble finding my markings under my vase, can anyone tell me where I can to go talk to someone or look online? He returned to the U.S. for college. This vanity set came from my grandmother's house. https://goo.gl/photos/ZvutjTbjy3ibYdNn9, I'm guessing no one knows what these symbols are. From 1921-1941, wares from Japan exported to the United States had to be marked "Japan" or "Made in Japan". Do you know what it is? I have NO idea how to " write" it here, hope I explained this allright and hope you can give me some ideas as to what those symbols mean .Thank you ! I have enjoyed reading your blog. Can you please review the photo of the marks provide some insight as to who this artist might be. By the poor quality and transfer print rather than hand done, I would say it is from Cultural Revolution "Mao" period. Hi, I have a pair of vase marked Koshida and a dish with the mark 完山 Satayama? Why is it that 10 inch vase in moriage style may range from $250 to $7,500? I purchased a tea set at auction and would like to know more about it. Japanese seals & marking. Hello, I have a pair of vases with the mark 美山 (reading possibly miyama?) At that time, it was ruled that "Nippon" was a Japanese word. All I see in photo is a Chinese cloisonné vase from early 20th C. That answers my first question - so the vase is Chinese. Looks like it was signed on front and has six symbols on back enclosed in a circle. Any help in identifying this would be much appreciated! Chinese post 1950's. Lita,I have a box of china buttons molded in the shape of rose blooms. A 20th C Kutani kiln mark. I think it is Japanese. I don't think they are old. http://imgur.com/7zkMTT4I can share more pictures if you want :)thanks, Alex, HiI am trying to identify if this is a piece of Japanese or Chinese pottery RegardsNigelhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1P7TYt4Pj5WEHKu4pEBGK2N2rSXZXHR4d0w/view?usp=sharing, Hi I am trying to Identify these pieces of oriental pottery. After that the "Made in" was required. https://www.flickr.com/photos/94270871@N08/26520346045/in/dateposted-public/. https://goo.gl/photos/uXPfzNq8LDZin3z69. Learn more in the Cambridge English-Japanese Dictionary. Does it make any difference in value if when you knock upon the vase and it produces no sound or dull sound?5. Japanese letters are pronounced with equal stress and time, unless noted by an elongation. This dictionary does not contain Japanese names. I'm unable to find any information about the mark on the bottom. Hi, I have a Japanese dishes, but not recognize the markings .you can tell me what it means and how old it is ?https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/wDbJyhqJp_wp55DSCtwvLtMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlinkThank you.Greetings AVH, Hello,I have a Japanese vase decorated with Prunus flower heads and cracked ice which has a Chinese three character mark painted in blue which I am unable to read. I meant to add, those symbols are on the FRONT of the piece, it also has a flower design on the front.The back has the wordking hand painted Nippon with the wreath and the M mark in the middle of the wreath .This site is awesome, I am really enjoying it ! I came across 20 pieces of Japanese Delf Blue(? Can you tell me the maker and the age. Japan" What would KS and MI stand for? just send the link from that photo only from your flickr or pinterest or whatever online photo storage, all they can see is that one. American dogs say "woof," but in Italy, man's best friend makes a sound more like "bau." The question marker is simply the hiragana character 「か」 and you don’t need to add a question mark. )pottery , marked on bottom with "JAPAN" in dark blue color, Please tell me when these pieces were made. Each has a different mark. Various types of brackets (括弧, kakko) are used in Japanese.