Expert: Leisha Hiester - 8/30/2011

Question
QUESTION: Very fine very lightweight (hummingbird weight....)

two marks on one set.  Black with gold  ; similar to shuzan tea set.

I can't figure either one out after months of looking.....

any ideas?  (they could be chinese) but appear to be  japanese?

I can send pictures of the set and marks.  thanks

ANSWER: Dear K,
Please send pics and I'll try. Leisha

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QUESTION: HOW and where would I send the pics?  there is NO place to upload the images on this website...  


SO please HOW do you upload an image?

ANSWER: It should provide you with an option to attach an image at the bottom. Leisha


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QUESTION: image link found, it is above the spam robot in very tiny letters..... but we found it.    there are 3 cups that go to a different set, but theteapot, sugar and creamer plates 4 cups and saucers are from one set, with the orange white seal or mark, and there are 3 cups with the red darker seal or mark.     one photo is allowed so this is a montage

Answer
Dear K,
The set is a Japanese SHUZAN FUKIYAKI, circa Early-Mid Century. The symbol on your right translates, made at Japan. The left symbol or seal is difficult to identify unless a comparison can be found. I've seen this teapot go for around $200 alone. You may want to have the entire set appraised by an antiques expert. Hope this is helpful.

Leisha