Hi all, new member and first post, so apologies for my ignorance. I know antique cars, but Japanese china is a little outside my usual remit.
I acquired them from my grandparents after they passed 😔 and nobody in the family really knew much about them, except that they are Japanese. My great grandfather was a missionary in Japan in the early 20th century but came back to the UK shortly after my grandfather was born. I have no idea what they are meant to be used for, but I really like them anyway. I've had a look on various websites (gotheborg gives lots of makers marks) at different makers, marks and styles but can't seem to find any other similar pieces or anything with similar artwork to give me an idea of the era. Any help with identifying purpose and provenance would be brilliant, and if they are worth enough to be kept somewhere safer than on the mantelpiece. They seem to be in good condition, no chips, just a little dirty. They are quite different in shape but are obviously a pair.
Many thanks and look forward to your replies, fw86
