Japanese Tea Set

Q: My mother left me a tea set from Japan. It’s extremely delicate and is black matte with gold etchings. The bottom has a geisha lithophane, but the mark on the plates are symbols I have no idea how to research. How can I find out more about it? A: Your tea set is Kutani […]

Netsukes as Art

These little tiny works of art were originally used as toggles for the cords that held boxes or bags on the sashes of robes worn by Japanese men. Collectors buy them today to display at home or even to wear as jewelry—netsukes have holes for a cord or a necklace chain. Netsukes turn up at […]