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farmmini
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on ‎05-01-2014 06:43 PM

I am looking for Lee, who may be able to read some characters for me to identify 2 very old pieces of china.  I have attached the photo showing the characters and I would love to know the information they depict, age, name of potter etc.  Any help would be greatfully appreciated.  Many thanks.

Trisha

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kopenhagen5
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on ‎06-01-2014 05:19 PM

My Chinese friend said this translates to -

 

This item is made in Japan.

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farmmini
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In response to kopenhagen5

on ‎06-01-2014 06:53 PM

Thank you, I have also found out that it says the name of the maker, but I would love to know the year made if possible. they are very old.
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kopenhagen5
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In response to farmmini

on ‎07-01-2014 11:42 AM

The 3 characters on the left read -  West Field made

The 3 characters on the right read - Great Japan

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farmmini
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In response to kopenhagen5

on ‎07-01-2014 05:20 PM

Thank you! 🙂
Another lady contacted me and said it says:
Great Japan
Made by Nishida

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siddieswans
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In response to farmmini

on ‎07-01-2014 06:52 PM

@farmmini wrote:

Thank you! 🙂
Another lady contacted me and said it says:
Great Japan
Made by Nishida

Here is a link to an eBay listing for Dai Nippon (Great Japan) Nishida ceramic - it may help

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Antique-Japanese-Jardiniere-Dai-Nippon-Nishida-/181292804789

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farmmini
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In response to siddieswans

on ‎07-01-2014 07:42 PM

Thank you so much 🙂

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