Description
Three inch burgundy band at the top with a hand-painted purple/white flower (growing up from the middle band) and lots of gold moriage leafing. Then a 3/4 inch gold band with moriage swirls. Next a four inch band hand-painted with lots of yellow, pink and purple flowers as well as green leaves. This section also has moriage white highlights. Another 3/4 inch gold band follows, then finally a four inch burgundy band with a hand-painted pink flower (growing down from the middle band) and tons of gold moriage leafing.
Category
Ceramics and Porcelains
Medium
Porcelain
Distinguishing marks
Small blue leaf with 'Nippon' underneath and 'Hand Painted' on two lines to the right of the leaf
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
12" tall x 6" wide - 3" mouth opening (straight sides)
Date Period
pre-1960
Weight
5 pounds
History
One grandmother gave it to another grandmother in Philadelphia. It is seen on top of a TV set in a photo of me from 1964.
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For Sale?
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