"MADE IN JAPAN" Ceramics: 1921-1941

by Barbara Ifert

Overview

This new book is an excellent reference for the multitude of ceramics items marked "MADE IN JAPAN" that were exported between 1921 and 1941, after Japanese manufacturers used the "NIPPON" mark and before the "MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN" mark. The 350 color photographs show hundreds of household ceramics arranged in an easy-to-find alphabetical order from ash trays to wall pockets. The Price Guide makes clear that this is an excellent field for collectors priced out of other fields. Here are many humorous and novelty designs in planters, cookie jars, pitchers, teapots, cups, creamers, sugar bowls, vases, pincushion holders, lamps, dishes and salt and pepper shakers. When considering items marked "MADE IN JAPAN," expect the unexpected!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780887406133
Publisher:	Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Publication date:	01/06/1997
Series:	Schiffer Books for Collectors Series
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Barbara Ifert is a collector and dealer of "MADE IN JAPAN" ceramics from Ingalls, Indiana.

Table of Contents

	Acknowledgements	3
	Preface	4
Section I	Background Information
1	History of the markings	5
2	Hobbies-Just For the Fun of it!	6
3	Displaying and Caring for Your Collection	7
Section II	"Made in Japan" for Everyone
1	Ashtrays	12
2	Bookends	18
3	Childrens Tea Sets	21
4	Condiment Sets and Mustard Pots	29
5	Cookie Jars	33
6	Covered Boxes	39
7	Cream and Sugar Sets	42
8	Cup and Saucer Sets	44
9	Figures of Animals	50
10	Figures of People	53
11	Flower Arrangers	60
12	Lamps	61
13	Mugs and Tobys	64
14	Pincushion Holders	69
15	Pitchers	72
16	Planters	80
17	Plates and Serving Pieces	103
18	Reamers	109
19	Salt and Pepper Sets	111
20	Tea Sets	113
21	Toothpick and Match Holders	132
22	Vases	135
23	Wall Pockets	143
Section III	Identification Markings	147
	Price Guide	155