Very pretty hand painted china antique 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, Hand Painted Nippon with M in a wreath (see image). This is an original Nippon piece made between 1890 and 1921, although we do not know exactly when during that period it was made. 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. For shipment purposes, this plate weighs over one pound unpacked.

While otherwise in excellent condition, we must point out that there are 2 tiny chips on the topside of this vintage 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.