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Picked up this nice plate locally today and am wondering how old it is and what the signature says. Thanks for any help, Howard Dennis

Bugyotsuji, Thanks, appreciate the education. First I've seen one of these. I see what to look for in this one but you say this is medium quality and it worries me how hard it would be if they create fakes of a higher quality to tell the difference. Howard Dennis

Bugyotsuji, If you even see one of the confirmed Chinese fakes again can you post a link or maybe pictures so we can learn what to look out for? Howard Dennis

I followed the Yahoo auction and it ended at $1500.00. Apparently neither eBay nor PayPal has taken any action as the seller is still running auctions with items he doesn't own and are on Yahoo put there by the actual owners? Howard Dennis

First, Thank You for trying to help me. If it's too good to be true chances are it is! eBay seller tried to cancel sale and when I refused he tried to bribe me with PayPal money. Being suspicious I Googled the image of inro I bought and found it on an ongoing auction on Yahoo Japan listed by someone else. Apparently he lists items on eBay and when you hit Buy-It-Now he tries to buy it off Yahoo to complete the eBay sale. I was able to get a refund but eBay representative said although against eBay policy what he did isn't illegal?? Do we need to Google Image anything we may be interested in online from now on? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Makie-Sansui-Figure-Inro-gold-with-shell-netsuke-Edo-period-with-box-F-S/154101537456?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649 Howard Dennis

Thanks Guys, appreciate your responses. I'll get more pictures as soon as this arrives which will take some time as it's coming from it's homeland. Howard Dennis

Bugyotsuji, Thanks I just couldn't resist this one for my collection. I hope when it arrives it is signed, it sure looks like work worthy of signing. I'll get better pictures posted as soon as I get it. Appreciate the link. Howard Dennis

Just acquired this and awaiting it's arrival. Can anyone tell me what the artist has portrayed. Is it a legend or what? I'm assuming the man is blowing a giant conch horn. Is he sitting on something overlaying the main picture? There seems to be panels over the landscape. I love this type artwork but always have trouble deciphering what the artist meant for me to see. Any guesses as to age and school also greatly appreciated. Thank You for any help you can give me, Howard Dennis

Thanks again guys, It arrived today and the dimensions given were wrong it's 1 7/8 tall by 1 1/2 wide and quite heavy. The hole is straight through with solid walls no open interior space. The seller didn't picture the sides so this was a pleasant surprise. Any idea of where to obtain a suitable tassel to complete it? Howard Dennis

Thanks to both of you for replying. Bugyotsuji, thanks so much for confirming the decoration and style are Japanese. I couldn't resist it for the same reasons you like it. Measuring 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 inches wouldn't it be to large for an Ojime? Howard Dennis

Waiting for this to arrive by mail. Purchased as a netsuke but I thought it might be a water dropper for calligraphy. Any ideas what it is, time period, country of origin or what designs represent? It's 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 inches, Thanks in advance for any help, Howard Dennis

Thanks Guy's, guess I'll just have to wait and see what it is that she found. Howard Dennis

Just received this photo from my daughter asking for a translation and when I said I'd be asked what it is she said I can't tell you, it's a surprise. She thinks it's Japanese but not sure. Now my curiosity is really peaked! Anybody up for a challenge? Thanks in advance for any help you can give, Howard Dennis

Thanks for the help guys, I was hoping this was much older. It's listed on Etsy if anyone is interested. Howard Dennis

Found this old plaque online and wondering if anyone can tell me it's purpose and what it says. Thanks in Advance for any help you can give me, Howard Dennis

Thank you Steve Howard Dennis

Just ran across this vase with a mark very similar to mine but not exact. Anyone have idea if this is an artist signature or a company mark and what does it say? Howard Dennis

Thanks, that takes me to a group I already belong to but I still can't access the database so will hope the email to administrators will help me. Howard Dennis

Thanks, no matter what I click on the CIS site it won't display English but shows what to me appears to be Russian? Clicking on database says viewing is closed to public and not being able to read anything I can't figure out how to register. I've written administration to find out how to proceed, wish me luck! The link you provide for book only charged me $22.27 total for shipping it in USA. Can't wait to see it. Howard Dennis

Thanks, I just ordered the book. Is the registering you mentioned able to be done by me if I only speak English? Can you give me a link to the site where artist is mentioned if it is in English? I really appreciate your help with this, Howard Dennis

Thanks so much to you all for helping me out. Others sources said it couldn't be translated or wasn't anything of merit. You have restored my faith in believing it's worthy of keeping in my collection. Please don't hesitate to post any other information from other sources as I don't have any of the books mentioned. I hereby give my permission to include these pictures and information in any lists or publications that might further study and historical research of these great art objects. Howard Dennis

Since I had such good luck on my vase information thought I'd ask if anyone could tell me anything about my latest inro purchase. I just couldn't resist the subject matter. Looks like a collector admiring his sword furniture. Howard Dennis

Thanks for your rapid response. Really appreciate the help. Howard Dennis

Trying to determine who made my latest vase find. Thanks for any help, Howard Dennis

Thanks Steve, I'll see if I can find anything researching that name. Howard Dennis