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Title: Shaving mug Japanese?
Post by: Qst42know on Sep 26, 2014, 21:32:18

This measures roughly 3-1/4" tall and 3-1/4" wide. I believe this is a shaving mug.

Any clues to the age in the decorations?

Is the mark readable?

Title: Re: Shaving mug Japanese?
Post by: Qst42know on Sep 26, 2014, 21:33:21

And 3 more photos.

Title: Re: Shaving mug Japanese?
Post by: Stan on Sep 27, 2014, 00:36:05

I could not find the mark in any of my books, maybe Peter can help.

Title: Re: Shaving mug Japanese?
Post by: peterp on Sep 27, 2014, 07:47:25

It says Satsuma, in Hiragana characters.

Title: Re: Shaving mug Japanese?
Post by: Qst42know on Sep 27, 2014, 09:49:02

Thanks for the translation.

Any clues to the age?

Title: Re: Shaving mug Japanese?
Post by: Stan on Sep 27, 2014, 10:17:17

Early to mid 20th century.

Title: Re: Shaving mug Japanese?
Post by: Qst42know on Sep 27, 2014, 11:03:28

Thanks.

The form is right for a shaving mug but it's not near as robust as it's western counterparts. That could be why I cant find any like it.

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