Maker's mark comparison reference

A B maker's marks

Korea

Compare 3 source-linked mark variants recorded under A B. These are reconstructions for comparison, not source photographs or authentication evidence.

Source location statements
One notable exception of a pre-WWII maker’s mark is the Korea Fine Arts Workshop [

Mark variant 1

A B: Single upright unbordered 美 character; line reconstruction.
Line reconstruction

Single upright unbordered 美 character.

Low confidence comparison reconstruction.

Mark variant 2

A B: Eight-character horizontal inscription 朝鮮美術品製作所, read left to right, with no enclosing border; line reconstruction.
Line reconstruction

Eight-character horizontal inscription 朝鮮美術品製作所, read left to right, with no enclosing border.

Low confidence comparison reconstruction.

Mark variant 3

A B: Single upright 美 character inside one tall rectangular cartouche; line reconstruction.
Line reconstruction

Single upright 美 character inside one tall rectangular cartouche.

Low confidence comparison reconstruction.

Sources and comparison limits

Maker labels and date or location statements follow the cited source records. Similar names across source collections have not been merged. Compare the photographed mark and the complete object before relying on a resemblance.

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