Following the end of world war ii in 1945 and until 1952 items imported from japan to the united states had to be marked in a fashion indicating they came from occupied japan.
Value of ceramics made in occupied japan.
All goods manufactured during that period for u s.
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Export had to be stamped as such.
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.
These ceramic shoes were made in occupied japan during the years 1945 51.
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.
The 1980s 1990s was the golden age for occupied japan collectibles.
Shofu china made in occupied japan 4 demitasse cups saucers flowers gold blue.
14 1945 and the occupation lasted until april 25 1952.
The unofficial occupation started aug.
The phrase occupied japan is found on many collectibles made in japan after world war ii during the years between 1947 to 1952.
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.