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A to Z Junktiques Specializing in fun and unique antiques, vintage items, and contemporary home decor and collectibles! See something you love? I ship!! ♥️
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Good night friends! Sweet dreams!!
10/17/2026

Good night friends! Sweet dreams!!

I’d have to say candy corn for me!! 😂 What about you???
10/16/2026

I’d have to say candy corn for me!! 😂 What about you???

10/16/2026

I want to give a huge shout-out to my top Stars senders. Thank you for all the support!

Matthew Tew, Karen Williams

With Sue Olszewski – I'm on a streak! I've been a top fan for 2 months in a row. 🎉
10/16/2026

With Sue Olszewski – I'm on a streak! I've been a top fan for 2 months in a row. 🎉

It’s finally here!! Good morning and have a fabulous day!!
10/16/2026

It’s finally here!! Good morning and have a fabulous day!!

Sweet dreams and good night! See you all tomorrow!
10/16/2026

Sweet dreams and good night! See you all tomorrow!

10/15/2026

Perfect spooky time music!! 🎵 🎃☠️

History time!! Did you know??The term Nippon has two main historical contexts: the historical name and etymology of Japa...
10/15/2026

History time!! Did you know??

The term Nippon has two main historical contexts: the historical name and etymology of Japan itself, and the famous Nippon Era of Japanese export porcelain.

1. Etymology and Meaning of "Nippon"

• Meaning: Nippon (written in Kanji as 日本) literally translates to "origin of the sun" or "Land of the Rising Sun".

• Origin: Adopted in the late 7th to early 8th centuries (Asuka/Nara periods), the name replaced earlier titles like Wa (倭) or Wakoku as Japan sought to establish itself as a sovereign state equal to imperial China.

• Pronunciation Shift: Both Nippon and Nihon use the same Kanji. Nippon is the older, more formal Sino-Japanese reading (frequently used for official purposes, currency, and stamps), while Nihon evolved during the Edo period and is more common in everyday speech.

2. The Nippon Era in Porcelain (1891–1921)

• McKinley Tariff Act (1891): The U.S. McKinley Tariff Act of 1890 went into effect, requiring all imported manufactured goods to be clearly stamped with their country of origin in English.

• The "Nippon" Mark: Because "Nippon" was the native Japanese name for the country, major exporters like the Morimura Brothers (precursors to Noritake) stamped their fine, hand-painted porcelain wares with "Nippon".

• Popularity: These ornate, gold-trimmed, and hand-decorated pieces (vases, tea sets, and decorative "fancyware") were made specifically for Western tastes and sold affordably in U.S. department stores, catalogs (like Sears and Montgomery Ward), and local shops.

• End of the Era (1921): U.S. customs officials ruled that "Nippon" was a Japanese word rather than an English one. Starting in 1921, imports were required to be marked "Japan" or "Made in Japan," bringing an official close to the Nippon porcelain-marking era.

**Note: not my photos.

I’m a D!! 😂 What are you???
10/15/2026

I’m a D!! 😂 What are you???

Good morning on this Friday eve!! Hope you all have a fantastic Thursday!
10/15/2026

Good morning on this Friday eve!! Hope you all have a fantastic Thursday!

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