ww2shingunto Posted October 12, 2013 Report Posted October 12, 2013 Hello everyone! Normally its swords but if anyone could help that would be awesome The teapot is very old possibly 1850 or newer. It was a gift to my family after my great grandfather helped a Japanese ship captain. There are two sets of markings. Thank you very much, Regards, Tim. Quote
kunitaro Posted October 12, 2013 Report Posted October 12, 2013 神陶造 (Shinto-zo) "Shinto" was a company making porcelain for export in Meiji period around 1900. They were the first oversea's branch at cape town in South Africa. The porcelains were made in "Seto" town and painted in Nagoya. Seto-mono/Seto ware made in Meiji period. and 東京府 (Tokyo-fu) 旧千代田城 (kyu-Chiyoda-jo/former-Chiyoda castle0 * Chiyoda castle is the nick name of Edo-jo, The view of "Kokyo" the Imperial palace. Quote
ww2shingunto Posted October 12, 2013 Author Report Posted October 12, 2013 Thank you very much sir! Kindest regards, Tim. Quote
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