The phrase occupied japan is found on many collectibles made in japan after world war ii during the years between 1947 to 1952.
Value of ceramics made in occupied japan.
During these seven years half of all japanese exports had to be labelled as coming from occupied japan.
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Shofu china made in occupied japan 4 demitasse cups saucers flowers gold blue.
The unofficial occupation started aug.
All goods manufactured during that period for u s.
14 1945 and the occupation lasted until april 25 1952.
The 1980s 1990s was the golden age for occupied japan collectibles.
Vintage occupied japan figural ceramic lamp bases.
Export had to be stamped as such.
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.
From the end of world war ii the allied forces occupied japan for seven years.
Gene florence s the collector s encyclopedia of occupied japan collectibles fourth series collector books 1990 1996 value update 14 95 127 pp offers this observation.
In addition to ceramics many other collectibles items such as dolls lighters and other metal objects and toys were made during the occupied japan period.