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Carl Claussen & Co.
"Nippon" written in Japanese, "JAPAN" and a double "C". This mark is the import mark of Carl Claussen & Co. Berlin-Lankwitz, Germany. The company was in operation from 1920-1974. The mark most probably was used 
Rising sun blue mark
This mark appears on a porcelain decorated blue on white. Quality of these decorations isn't the best. They seem blurred. The mark was used in second half of 1950s. Two characters under the rising sun icon mean Nippon (Japan) and vertically written next two characters can be read as Nippon Tokusei (Specially made in Japan).
Modern Kutani mark
Modern Kutani mark. The right column means Kutani (Nine Valleys). Still working on the left one.
Ozeki mark
大関 (ōzeki) Unknown year. The mark used mostly on sake cups and bottles. Ozeki Sake was established in 1711 in Imazu and over the years has become one of the major sake brewers in Japan.
Eiraku mark
Eiraku mark used by a line of Kyoto potters. The lineage of Zengoro Eiraku Japanese potters dates back to 1700's. This specific mark was found on a porcelain ware decorated with red enamel and gold typical for Meiji period (1868-1912).
Fukagawa Seiji mark
Fukagawa Seiji Arita region porcelain contemporary mark.
Suzuki Company mark
A Suzuki distributor mark dated second half of 20th century.
Red Nippon Tokusei mark
Nippon Tokusei (Japan Special Made) red rising sun ca. 1930s mark
Hizen mark
Hizen mark common in the Meiji Period 1868-1912
Matsumine Kiln mark
Matsumine Kiln Made in Japan last quarter of the 20th century mark
Suzuki mark
Rising sun mark with inscriptions Nippon, Specially made in Japan and Suzuki
 
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