Vintage Mini Toby Mug, Pirate, Made in Occupied Japan (with E. W. mark) VintagewithSoul. Predominant patterns in china made in Japan during this time included roses, chintzes, violets and pansies. 5 out of 5 stars (436) 436 reviews $ 12.95. Noritake Ivory China N Japan 1977 - 1985 mark. In August 1949 the requirement was altered and ceramic exports could be marked “Made in Occupied Japan,” “Occupied Japan,” “Made in Japan” or simply “Japan.” That means that identical pieces can be marked differently. Pre-1921 items were not marked "Made in Japan". Although four different marks were used on cups and saucers during this time ("Japan," "Made in Japan," "Occupied Japan," and "Made in Occupied Japan"), only the last two marks guarantee the pieces were made in the Occupied Japan timeframe. These Nippon marked pieces are highly desireable but collectors should be wary of faked Nippon marks on later pieces, particularly from the 1960’s. Noritake Gala Cuisine Freezer to Oven to Table Microwave Safe Dishwasher Safe Japan mark used since 1989. These can be quite common to collect. Noritake China M Made in Occupied Japan 1949 - 1950 mark. Favorite Add to ONE Moriyana Blue Willow Grill Plate, Occupied Japan, Flow Blue 10 1/4" Heavy Divided Restaurant Ware, 4 … The “Made in Occupied Japan” mark was required on Japanese exports starting in February 1947. Noritake China N Japan used since 1953 mark. Most were marked "Japan". From 1947 to current pieces are marked "Made in Japan" or "Japan". Marks should include the words "Occupied Japan" or "Made In Occupied Japan." Noritake Ivory China mark. Occupied Japan figurines include copies of Victorian ceramic figures, Meissen, Royal Doulton, and Hummel. Some were copies of European ceramics and china. According to Occupied Japan, these marks were provided for American consumers who believed that purchase proceeds would repay war reparations. The marks are "Made in Occupied Japan" and "Occupied Japan". Many of the items with the Occupied Japan mark were novelties made for dime stores. From shop VintagewithSoul. This is when decorative collectibles made by Japan for export to the United States were stamped with a mandatory Occupied Japan mark. After 1921 a lot of countries marked them either "Japan" or "Nippon". Many occupied Japan figurines were produced between 1947 and 1948, during the early years of the American occupation of Japan after WWII. Made in Occupied Japan ceramics were produced between 1945 and 1952. For serious Occupied Japan collectors, it is items with these two marks for which they search. Noritake China N mark. Look for marks under porcelain and china goods, or marked somewhere on other products like clocks. 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