pair of nippon vases

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Posted by jennyjliv
13 years ago
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Description I was given these vases and would like an appraisal on what they are worth they are a beautiful blue with pink and white flowers in which I cant distinguish the type of flower. They have gold paint and raised gold paint outlining the flowers leaves and branches.
Category Ceramics and Porcelains
Medium Porcelain
Distinguishing marks Nippon hand painted with cherry blossom backstamp
Condition Good
Size and dimensions of this item 12 inches
Date Period 1912 or earlier
History Can not find any history on anything Nippon that even resembles these vases.
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Price Paid (If known) Gift
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Submitted by nekonook

The cherry blossom mark where the petals look like an 'M" are indications it was made for the Noritake company, by another smaller company in Japan, for export into the US.  The raised decoration is called moriage.  The Nippon mark was used prior to 1925 and means Japan, however it was also used on some later pieces throughout the 20th C.  I do believe yours are an older pair by the style...the fact that they are a matched set, adds value.  If they are in excellent condition...ei. no chips, discoloration, cracks...they could sell in a good auction for about $300.  I would date them C1910.
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