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Hi, does anyone know this makers mark old dishes? It looks like an abstract tree. Thanks in advance, Julie

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TallCakes, 3 years ago
more the shape of a traditional beehive kiln; multiple pottery makers had beehive shaped marks
keramikos, 3 years ago
Jewels, FWIW, Google Lens provided a hit:

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Yp8AAOSwsINiIPWd/s-l1600.jpg

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ARNART DEMITASSE CUP & SAUCER SET PEDESTAL FOOTED Courting Couple YELLOW 33/45

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/313899006554

The number underneath the litle beehive is different, but the shape of the beehive image is the same.

Arnart was an importer:

https://www.porcelainmarksandmore.com/related/usa/newyork-04/index.php

Here's one on Pinterest. Although they don't actually show the backstamp, they describe it thus:

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Vintage Plate with Handle
Backstamp - Beehive Stamp - Arnart Imports Inc./Japan 1957
Material - Porcelain

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Replacements dot com has a couple of pages of Arnart patterns:

https://www.replacements.com/china-arnart/b/001-6414124

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