Hand Painted China Nippon China Plate, 10 Inch, Lovely but Tiny Rim Chips Very pretty hand painted china vintage Nippon china dinner plate, realistically painted in pale colors with gold trim, with scene of flowers, trees and water (and suggestion of two small sailboats). Measures 10 inches in diameter and sits about 1 inch in height. Fully marked on backside with antique green insignia (see image). Please note that the colors are brighter and more vivid than how they appear in the images (with the yellow more of a lemon color, and the pinkish orange of the flowers more salmon) - the lighting from the camera dulled their look.

While otherwise in excellent condition, we must point out that there are 2 tiny chips on the topside of the plate in the gold trim at the plate's lower rim. One measures about 1/8 inch wide, with the other slightly larger at 3/16 inch in width. Both of these are shown in the images below. From their size and location, we believe these may have been caused by hanging with a metal plate hanger that wasn't padded on the ends. As such, these also may be largely covered up if the plate were to be hung again. They also might not be noticeable if slightly touched up with gold paint, but we are selling the piece as is, as found.

The only other thing we note is a little bit of unevenness in the paint in the center area which may have been caused in the manufacture if it was not fully painted well, or may be a touch of wear, but this doesn't detract from the attractiveness of the plate. There are some stray gold paint marks on the backside of the plate, and the expected bit of wear on the underside rim on which the piece sits. An eye-catching piece which would look lovely as part of a Nippon china or hand painted china collection or a decorative wall hanging.
Manufacturer: Nippon China  

Lovely Vintage Nippon China Two Handle Vase Beautiful hand painted china antique Nippon china vase with double handles, fully marked on the underside base. It is decorated with 4 scenic panels of trees, plants & water, raised gold "dot" lines and other gold trim, painted and raised gold flowers, and light blue highlighting as the "predominate" color. The two handles adorn the flat topside of vase.

Measures about 5 1/2 inches in height, rounded square body has width of 3 1/4 inches, greatest width handle to handle of 4 1/8 inches, top opening oval width of 1 1/2 inches. In the images, the white hot spots are lighting reflection from the camera. The camera lighting also changes the light blue color a bit, it is actually more of a sky blue color.

Wonderful overall condition for its age, no chips, cracks, or crazing, but it's not mint. We need to note that there is gold wear, particularly evident on the top and sides of the handles, and gold line wear elsewhere. There is also some outer surface wear/rubbed areas, but these are not immediately visible, and are only seen when looked at closely at an angle in bright light. And there are a few spots or stains on the inside of the piece, and some expected wear to the underside base on which the piece sits.

A very attractive piece which has survived well. Terrific as part of a Nippon china, Japanese china, Japan china or hand painted china collection, or for display use as an accent piece.
Manufacturer: Nippon China