Tag: Ceramics

Branches of Ceramics

Generally speaking ceramics are clustered into two categories. These are called “traditional” or “advanced”. The traditional category is generally the one where consumer goods are located. Anything that is used for day-to-day use like dishes,…

A Short History of Import Markings and Dating of Japanese Ceramics

Pre 1891- Items imported to the U.S. did not have to be marked with the country of their origin. Most Japanese ceramics were not stamped with any backstamp or they were marked with the Artist’s…