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Hand Painted Nippon

By mswells, 21 May, 2009
Description

I am not a collector, however I found this at a yard sale and loved the colors. I would like to know, besides value, what this piece is. Should it have a lid? It looks like a small planter to me. Perusing books and internet, I have not seen anything similar other than the larger ferners. From my research I believe it is authentic Nippon. There is wearing of the gold at each corner as indicated in the photos but it is free of cracks and chips. Any information on this piece would be wonderful.

Category
Ceramics and Porcelains
Medium
Porcelain I think
Distinguishing marks
Hand Painted Nippon with M in center of wreath
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
Length - 5 3/4" Width - 4/3/4" Height - 3 1/4"
Weight
not sure
History
Found at yard sale
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
$4.00
For Sale?
No
Photos
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kathyBeh

16 years 1 month ago

Re: Hand Painted Nippon

Nippon means Japan in Japanese.The maker is Noritake. An "M" standing for "Morimura" in a wreath, crowned by "Hand painted" and below, NIPPON.

The mark introduced in 1911 and possibly in use until 1921. Noritake first produced dinnerware for the American market in 1914.

This is probably 1920 ish. Pretty.

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mswells

16 years 1 month ago

In reply to Re: Hand Painted Nippon by kathyBeh

Re: Hand Painted Nippon

Thank you for dating this for me. Do you know if it is considered a planter or maybe just an ornamental box? Have you seen others similar to it in shape and size. It seems small for a planter or ferner.

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kathyBeh

16 years 1 month ago

In reply to Re: Hand Painted Nippon by mswells

Re: Hand Painted Nippon

No idea. Its very nice for what you paid for it, just enjoy it and use it for whatever fits. :)

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