identify pottery mark, pls

This low planter has a
mark on the bottom. Approx. 7 inches long; maybe 3 inches high. I know it is at least 25 yr. old, but beyond that is anyone's guess. Does anyone recognize the mark, or have any information to offer that help me determine its origin? TIA

 

I think its chinese, I had a blue one almost exactly like this one and thats where it was from.

 

Interesting. I didn't foresee that. Somehow I thought it was going to be some type of craft/pottery operation in the U.S.A.

Thank you.

 

Please bear in mind thats just an opinion,I could very well be wrong.

 

Well, I appreciate the input. I think that that is what this forum is supposed to do. So your contribution is welcome.

 

It's a bonsai pot, almost certainly of either Japanese or Chinese manufacture - it should have a drainage hole, but they often show up without, used to contain an artificial planting or a soon-to-die young bonsai...

~Cheryl

 

That makes perfect sense. It seemed too shallow to use to force spring bulbs, and I was wondering what to do with it.
Thank you.

 

Of similar shape, planted:

http://www.bonsaiboy.com/cgi-bonsai...e34&ss_parm=Aaab07ded0be3ccc6e5096d461e5da21f

Of similar size, no drainage hole:

http://www.bonsaiboy.com/cgi-bonsai...e34&ss_parm=A5c013a744dc9053522654f6b85001093

~Cheryl

 

I have a couple of bonsai, but usually pick up these empty pots cheap to plant with succulents, drilling drainage holes if necessary...



~Cheryl

 

Well now I know! Looks like you have a green thumb. My daughter loves growing succulents, so I'll offer it to her.
Thanks.