Help with Chinese & Japanese Porcelain Pieces

Hi All,
3 pieces I need help with with makers and/or age
any information appreciated
thanks for looking
#1 small bowl, 1 3/4"H x 3 1/2" across the top, modern I believe, I've been trying to figure out the mark but striking out. Unsure if Japanese or Chinese












#2 bowl with think enamel design, 5 1/2" x 2 1/8"H. I thought the mark would be easy to find but searched Gotheborg for Japanese and Chinese and didn't see it.

 

#3 - two bowls, Imari colours, 4 3/4" x 1 1/2", unmarked - I think Japanese on these ones

 

first one looks Japanese, second Chinese and that mark should be on Gotheborg as it is a known Chinese mark. last lot Japanese.

 

thank-you blooey I've looked a few times on Gotheborg and not seeing the mark. I find that the marks I think will be easy to ID never are, will keep looking

 

Well that mark is known as "Chang" (entrails) or the "endless knot" and one of the eight Buddhist Emblems or Pa Chi-Hsiang.

Not that really means too much in this context but surprised that Gotheborg doesn't make reference to it ...however not everyone knows everything I suppose

 

wonderful information, thank-you blooey Using 'endless knot', I am finding information and found the same bowl as mine on the asian art forum. Also found Gotheborg does have information, just not in the marks section.

 

no.1 japanese,no 2.is chinese (late 19th to early 20th century),no 3 japanese imari

 

first Japanese second Chinese mark known as endless knot 3 Japanese