Can "Made in Occupied Japan" really date from 1945 (i.e. appearing on
artifacts) as the surrender happened in September
1945?  Or would the first objects to carry such labels date from 1946?


At 02:45 PM 12/22/2003 -0800, you wrote:
>I'm not a ceramacist, but I analyze historic artifacts.  Here is a little
>(very little) info on Japanese ceramics:
>
>Per Elyce Litts, 1988, Geisha Girl Porcelain, the time line general rule is:
>Nippon - dates 1891-1921
>Japan (or) Made in Japan - dates post-1921.
>
>The bulk of ceramic productiion ceased during WWII, although some continued.
>
>Made in Occupied Japan, - dates 1945-1952
>
>Hope that helps a little.
>
>Pam Asbury-Smith
>SRI Tucson
>
>
>From: "Susan Walter" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Monday, December 22, 2003 12:02 PM
>Subject: WWII+ Japanese ceramics
>
>
>Dec. 22, 2003
>Histarchers,
>I am wondering if anything new (the last 5 years or so) is available about
>Japanese WWII+ tablewares.  Most of the collection I recently got is marked
>MADE IN JAPAN.
>Thanks, and Happy Holidays to all -
>S. Walter

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