I inherited this from my Grandmother. She couldnt give details, but I know she got it while my family lived in New Jersey. Every piece is marked the same. The monk and dragon design contains both gold and silver. It originally had 9 cups and saucers, but somehow 2 cups are missing. What might that marking say about the age, history, or price of the set?
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There is a mark: a circle with the cross in - the Shimazu family crest (the Shimazu mon). The Shimazu clan ruled the Satsuma province in Japan around the time that most of the original items were made. Use the gotheborg.com/
to find more information about Satsuma ware and marks.
Most original items have the maker's signature done by hand. Some more modern copies have the Shimazu crest, but they have been stamped or printed with a machine, they are most likely from mid to late 20th century and worth less value.
One of the best ways to estimate the price is to look at what is selling and see if you can find something similar to your piece.
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I tap tested and and now know that this is earthenware! Dull as could be..
Even though it is very pretty, I do think it is a mass-marketed piece. You can take it to a dealer who specializes in Asian items to give you a free verbal appraisal. Anyone who knows Chinese could read the label on the bottom.
This is Japanese Satsuma Dragonware from the late 1800 (Meiji period). The marking is a family crest; you could try to find it on this website: litaxulingkelley.blogspot.com/
Your vintage Japanese Satsuma Dragonware is valuable. This set sold for $853:
www.antiques-delaval.com/
This set is listed @ $695.
www.ebay.com/
This gives some history:
www.gotheborg.com/
I would definitely have your set appraised.
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