what i find most curious is that we cannot break ground anywhere on our property without unearthing some little artifact. normally they are small to medium pieces of china, porcelain and other dishware. some are plain white and others come with partial samples of their former beauty and elegance. once in a while we come across other household items, like old chisels or light bulbs.
recently matt had to dig a large hole to replace the old concrete stairs on the side of the house. during this particular excavation he came across some particularly interesting things like an old bucket, a perfume bottle and some old liquor bottles. however, the best parts where this tea cup, which is in near perfect condition and this nail polish bottle. the tea cup has 'made in occupied japan' which is interesting. i have not looked into the relevance of this, so if anyone knows anything, please share.
unearthed tea cup
made in occupied japan
nail polish bottle
2 comments:
Oh MY Charity You have found yourself a treasure indeed! Especially to me, the made in Japan #1 Fan.
You see my sweet at the end of WWII America "occupied Japan" controlling and censoring most of the goods and films that came out of the area at the time. For instance when the Japanese factories made and exported these goods to the USA the stamp was placed on the bottom to ensure the American buyer that buying from Japan was practically like buying from home sweet home.
It was a way of showing control over what they occupied, have a sip from your politically polished cup o' tea.
I am surprised we don't have Made in Occupied Iraq brass wear and rugs, maybe it's stamped on barrels of oil.
If you would like to see an example of a Japanese film made during the occupied year, please rent Kirosawa's Drunken Angel, preferably with special features!
xxoxoxoxo
I want to come over for tea now!
What Natalie said +1
Also, you may be ask Uncle Jim about his egg cup collection. I believe he has quite a few that are from the occupied period of Japan.
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