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Posted 6 years ago
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I have this very cute porcelain Mug, marked OTAGIRI JAPAN. I love it because of very beautiful print on it. But don't know much about it's history,value etc. I request if someone can help me identity this mug. Thanks in advance.
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![[GN1-04-5-15] Japanese Sword: NBTHK Masahori Katana in Shirasaya & Koshirae](https://i.ebayimg.com/thumbs/images/g/KTUAAOSwEglmI~L-/s-l225.jpg)
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Thanks fortapache and racer4four..for loving this OTAGIRI mug.I have more Mugz to share..I'll share with all of us, a Lil later..Thanks again..
https://www.ebay.ca/sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_nkw=otagiri+japan+mug+horse
The above is an eBay search I did on Otagiri (specifically mugs with horses). You could break it down even further if you do a search on 'carousel' mugs.
There are a few carousel mugs in the search I did, they're quite close to the top.
Some of these mugs are highly collectable.
A Little History
Otagiri stoneware was produced and painted by hand by a group of artists hired to design and create pieces. Although Otagiri started manufacturing pieces in the 1950s, it did not officially register its name as a trademark until 1980. Although the company manufactured and stamped its pieces as made in Japan, the Otagiri trademark was registered in the United States.
Authentic Otagiri can be identified by a gold and yellow sticker and the stamp "Otagiri Japan." In 1994, the company was sold to Enesco, another company known for manufacturing collectibles, for $3.5 million. Afterward, the brand was discontinued. Though true Otagiri pieces are no longer manufactured, items that resemble Otagiri pieces are still referred to as such. During its operation, Otagiri also acted as a third-party manufacturer, creating products for greeting card companies as well as the San Francisco Music Box Company, a once-popular mall store chain.
Thank you Soo much Gillian, for providing the link and a history of Otagiri..Sure,it's helpful information.I appreciate your time..Thanks a lot!
Thank you racer4four, fortapache l, and Trey for loving my Otagiri Carousel mug!
Thank you LaurenRedmond for your Love! Very much appreciated:)