Pottery Mark "H" inside a flower - "Hand painted Japan"

by Debbie
(Leesburg, FL)

h in flower japan mark

h in flower japan mark

Pottery Mark "H" inside a flower - "Hand painted Japan":- I have a figurine of a dog with a red collar. On the bottom is a stamp that is the letter “H” inside the center of a flower. The stamp is red. It states around the outside of the stamp, “HAND PAINTED JAPAN”. There is lettering on the dog’s back as well, but some of it is missing and it is not legible.


How can I locate information on this piece? I’ve had it for some time.

Thank you for your time and assistance.

Deb

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Peter (admin) says about:- Pottery Mark "H" inside a flower - "Hand painted Japan"

Hi Deb

Pottery Mark "H", "Hand painted Japan", Tentative date: 1920-40. Mark attributable the Hotta Yu Shoten & Co. Pottery in operation from 1920 to 1947. The logo is in fact a depiction of cherry blossom.

The shop selling the wares was the Hotta Yu Co. The use of the word "Shoten" means "shop which sells wares fired from its own kilns". The pottery mark is likely to be from the 1920-30's. The use of NIPPON was generally discontinued after 1921.

If the backstamp were to say "Hand Painted, Made in Occupied Japan", the date would be 1945-52.

This firm made an array of tableware and kitchen ware, as well as very cute animals. Just about every design I have seen from this company is a peach. Very nice design values, yet I suspect the wares were not expensive at the time and were possibly considered 'cheap' mass production even though they flagged up 'hand painted'.

Fact is, all ceramic of this type would be hand-painted unless it calls for transfer printing on certain bits.

They certainly are not generally expensive to purchase now and I have seen wares ranging from $10 to $200.

If I were to be starting a collection, this might be where I would start. Nearly antiques, very nice design and sculptural values, a little piece of world history, and cheap as chips.

Hope this helps.

Peter (admin)

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POTTERY MARK "H"
by: KEN

I HAVE A WHOLE SET OF DISHES, PITCHERS, PLATES
ETC. THAT WERE MY MOTHERS. SHE USED TO GET THEM WHEN
SHE WENT TO THE MOVIES DURING WORLD WAR 2.
THEY ALL ARE STAMPED... HAND PAINTED WITH AN H IN THE MIDDLE OF A FLOWER, AND JAPAN STAMPED ON THE BOTTOM
IT IS ALL IN BLACK LETTERING.
JUST WANTED TO KNOW IF THEY ARE WORTH ANYTHING, THEY ARE ALL IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.
KEN
"H" in flower marked Japan in red
by: Chrisie

I would also love some information. I have a tea set from my Grandmother in a beautiful peach glaze with painted white cherry blossoms. Instead of the the mark being black my set is stamped in red. Anything you know would be appreciated. Thanks, Chrisie
Hotta tea set
by: Sharon

I have one as well however mine has a number added on the bottom not sure what that means
Sugar and Creamer with tray
by: Anonymous

I too have a an item with the H mark on it in black. It is a sugar and creamer with a small tray to set them on. The flowers on the tray and others are blue. I appears to be very old but can't find info on it.
dragonware
by: michael

I have a nice orange Dragonware tea set (21 piece) with H in a flower and the word Japan under the flower. color of stamp also orange.
"H" in cherry blossom mark
by: Mike M

Hey Peter, I hope all is well
I will forward some pics with the "H" mark inside a cherry blossom along with a "T" mark inside a cherry blossom. I will also send a new backstamp that I just came across. Love reading your pages. Thanks, Mike M

Mike's pics received and uploaded below by admin....


cherry-blosson-japanese-satsuma-marks
Cherry Blossom with T
by: c.Lynne

I was just curious about that mark. I have a footed bowl with two geisha women sitting in front of water, next to a pagoda, with a mountain set in the background painted on the inside of the bowl. And two red and teal circles with 9 red stars painted on the outside of the bowl. That T inside the cherry blossom with the word Japan is marked on the bottom. Any details about that mark would be greatly appreciated :-)
Letter "T" in Flower
by: Nancy

Hi,

Kinda lost the string of comments. Sorry. I have a tea set with the same mark only instead of an H, I have a T. Would love to know the maker.

Any thoughts?

Thanks a bunch!
curious
by: Susan

Hello!

I also have a tea set with large orange black and red flowers, the saucers in the shape of card suite i.e. club, diamond, heart and spade with the trademark stamp of a cherry blossom flower with a capital T in the centre hand painted Japan. Would love to know the maker and/or history.

Thank you for any info provided.
Sugar and Creamer marked "H"
by: Joyce

I have a porcelain sugar and creamer, each in the shape of a duck. They are marked with the "H" inside the cherry blossom and the word "Japan" below. Are you familiar with this design? I could send a picture, if that's possible.
Queyy
by: marty

have a tea set that i think are Japanese, they have a raised Dragon pattern and dragon spout, Geisha head in base of cups, Can anyone identify the Markings on the base a red diamond with the letters L K inside. thanks
Bowl with holes
by: Anonymous

My stamp is black same H in flower mark .it's hand painted , some kind of hanger , has two holes on each side , has age lines. And four bird drawings in side bowl with various small flowers .



T inside cherry blossom - maker?
by: Anonymous

Does anyone know anything about the maker of the mark of the T inside the cherry blossom?
H symbol with flower
by: Olga F.

Researching through my antique oriental books, I found the symbol of the flower with an "H" and words "Hand Painted" , "Japan".
The flower is actually a plum blossom. It is classified as a post-Nippon Era mark. This means it was made sometime after 1921...when the United States no longer accepted Nippon through U.S. Customs...and the word was changed to "Japan".
"T" inside flower NEW
by: Anonymous

I too have the flower but with a "T" in the center. Who is the maker and year of make? Thanks!
Any ideas regarding this sybmol NEW
by: Paul Klosterman

I have a dish stamped with and orange/rust color cherry blossom and above it I believe it says hand painted. Next to it, in the pottery/porcelain is deboss stamped made in Japan.

The dish is a beautiful art deco/art nouveau female figure ring or trinket dish. I have only seen one other on Pinterest. It had a link to eBay but the link was dead.
Handpainted and numbered NEW
by: Anonymous

My item with the "H" in the flower is a swan, handpainted and numbered. I am guessing that it is a candy dish. Any thoughts?
LAmp
by: Anonymous

Hi I have a small lamp with same makers mark but not able to find any lamps at all. Did this company even make lamps?
Hand painted Japan H No.2748
by: Alexis

I too have a piece with cherry blossom stamp. Mine is a three sectioned covered candy dish in mint condition. Numbered
2748. Info on my piece.
Thanks
Tea set
by: Nora

I have a tea set hand painted with H in flower, and JAPAN No 2748
Cherry Blossom with Hand Painted/Japan NEW
by: Log Cabin

Good Afternoon,

I have 6 teacups and saucers, with the marking of a cherry blossom and to the right Hand Painted, underneath is JAPAN in dark red impression. Trying to figure out the correct producer and time of these beautiful hand painted items, background orange with flowers and a 3 fan design.

Thank you!
H in center of flower NEW
by: Anonymous

I have a creamer and small plate with H in flower and what looks like Apany written underneath. I’d like to post a photo but I can’t seem to do it here. Thanks for any info.

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