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SteveM, thank you for your response, Any suggestions as to where I might post this to get translation and maybe a date? Howard Dennis

Picked this ivory carving today at local antique mall. Half a pound of ivory, 4 x 4 x 2 1/2 inches. Would love to know what it says. Any help greatly appreciated. Howard Dennis

Thanks for the effort Uwe, here's a reply I received on an Asian art forum, (呂 "Lü" is a typical Chinese surname. 权 "Quán" is a given name. This is the simplified form of character of 権 which is not used in Japan) Howard Dennis

Thanks John, I purchased this from a consignment shop as a small collection with cabinet that appears to have been collected in the middle of the last century. The two okimono's seem to be the last pieces added. They are large and total almost a pound of ivory. Howard Dennis

Bugyotsuji, Thank you for this research and posting. They seem to have been very prolific potters. I'll have fun studying your links. Howard Dennis

SteveM, Thanks a million for finding this information for me. ChrisW, I have to agree this piece is great and can't believe our luck in finding it and it was under 10 bucks ! Howard Dennis

Found this at local antique mall and would like to know who made it and when? Thanks, Howard Dennis

Another modern piece. While looking at this through magnification trying to see the ivory lines I stumbled across this signature hidden in the kimono pattern. Have never seen the signature hidden before. Thank You, Howard Dennis

Even though I know this is a modern piece I still like it cause I'm a cat lover and think it depicts the subject well and I'd like to know what the signature says. Thank You, Howard Dennis

SteveM and ribendao, Thanks so much helping me out with this information. If anyone collects these let me know as I have several more unsigned snuff bottles I 'd like information on as well. Howard Dennis

Just acquired an odd mix of oriental items and would like some advice and help to find out what I have. I posted on another board and no responses. Anyone know about snuff bottles? Does this bottle have any age and what does the signature says? Thanks for any help. Howard Dennis

So this just says the design is patented? Also any idea what the logo signifies? It is similar to but not identical to the Amita company logo who made Komai products for a time. Thanks for your help, much appreciated. Howard Dennis

Was showing my latest Komai to friends last night and suddenly noticed this signature inside the powder compartment of a Komai compact I've had for years but never opened the compartment before. Can anyone translate it for me Please? Thanks, Howard Dennis

Baka Gaijin, Thanks so much for taking the time to help me out with this. I really love when I can get an artist's name and info when I add a piece to my collection. This one was a good buy but looked like it might have had some corrosion issues. I was pleasantly surprised to find it had been coated with clear lacquer to try to make it look shinier. A little lacquer thinner and some polish and it looks almost new with no corrosion nor loss of patina and thanks to you I also know who made it. Howard Dennis

Just acquired this Komai cigarette case and can't find the signature in any online sources. Is it an actual Japanese signature or is it an artist's seal? Thanks, Howard Dennis

Just happened to notice that my friends sword is now listed on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/SCARCE-WW2-WWII-Japanese-KATANA-SWORD-IN-SHIRA-SAYA-SIGNED-DATED-1945/114697699052?hash=item1ab483feec:g:UUcAAOSwLf9gMEhF Howard Dennis

Thanks Shugyosha, I see it now and I believe the other one as well. Looks like both mid last century, guess I'll leave them where they are. Really appreciate the help guys. Howard Dennis

Thanks Shugyosha, Sounds like that might be a very new mark, any idea where I might find out when either mark was used? Howard Dennis

Thanks Bugyotsuji, Tried this on Google and it didn't seem to work for me? Howard Dennis

Found 2 Satsuma vases today and wonder what the marks represent and age if possible? Thanks for any help you can give, Howard Dennis

Adam, all I can tell you is he says there are no stamps and blade is in what appears to be it's original shirasaya. He and I were curious as to why a blade made in 1945 would not have gone straight to Gunto mounts. Here's photos he sent in initial inquiry.

Thanks Guys, appreciate the help and because of it I was able to find this: Howard Dennis

Good friend asked me for help on translation of the mei on a katana he just acquired so I thought I'd ask for help here as it is not my strong suit. Thanks in advance for any assistance, Howard Dennis

Uwe, I just wrote a PM and it says you cannot receive messages?? Howard Dennis