Question:
Hi. These may or may not be Redwing items. If not, please direct me to someone that can help identify them, if possible. More photos here: http://s256.photobucket.com/albums/hh161/NewWestCollectibles/2%20Pots/ Purchased these 2 pots at an estate sale in Los angelels area this week. Both pots have the same mark on bottom. They are of a grayish-brown finish, with sort of navy blue accents. Larger one is 18" tall by 7" diameter across the top and is in the shape of a butter churn (or umbrella stand). Circled by 3 odd smiling fish designs with very tall, stylized dorsal fins. 5 blue stripes circle at bottom, 4 more at top, 2 of which have a white stripe in between them. Smaller pot approx. 11" tall, Approx. 4" diameter across bottom, spreading out to approx 8" in a bulge shape about 2/3 of the way up. 2 blue stripes circle near bottom with a row of tear drop shapes directly above them. 2 more blue stripes circle the bulging portion. Diameter at mouth is only 2 & 3/4". Mark on bottoms is identical, appears to have been done with a tool while clay was still wet. Appears to be Chinese or Japanese (see photos). Does anyone know maker, region of origin and approx. age of these ? Any help in identifying these would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Kind regards, ~ Tim Robbins

Answer: Hi Tim

they appear to be contemporary Oriental art, but other than that, I can’t be of much help. thanks, steve n rose