Van Patten Ceramics

1984 collector s encyclopedia of noritake by joan van patten 8 3 4 by 11 1 4.

Van patten ceramics.

Jonathan van patten is a ceramicist whose pieces embody ambiguity exploration and discovery of a true self. Brooklyn based ceramicist jon van patten aka jvp wares hand crafts one of a kind ceramic vases that feature minimalist geometric patterns created using blue masking tape. In her book titled van patten s abc s of collecting nippon porcelain joan van patten offers expert advice on recognizing more than 300 of the 359 stamps known to date. The clever technique involves placing thin strips of tape in linear patterns which act as a mask against coloring and glazing.

Patterns and marksby joan van patten and mark chervenka. Hard lines maze their way around the curves of thrown forms where start and end cease to exist. 199 page hard cover fully illustrated. 1994 collectors guide to made in japan ceramics identification and values by carole bess white.

There are now more than 50 known patterns applied to ceramics which have fake nippon marks. Imitation nippon has been made since the late 1970s. At first patterns on reproductions looked more like german and english. Gold was used profusely in the decoration of high end nippon ware and is an excellent sign of quality.

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