Neat small shell-shaped dish by Wedgwood China in the Kutani Crane pattern. We are not sure what this was used for, whether a serving or side dish for mints, shrimp, sauces or what. Bowl is molded to have ridges throughout like a large scallop shell. Elegant intricate design on inside center of bowl (outside is plain white), of bird or crane among a flowered bush, with surrounding design on the inside walls of more flowers and edge trimmed in gold. Sits about 1 3/8 inches in height with top dimensions of about 6 x 5 7/16 inches and a smaller round base with a diameter of about 2 3/8 inches.

The shell dish is fully marked on the underside as shown in the images. Please note that this dish is much more vibrant and colorful in person than shown in the images. The camera lighting is "blanding" this piece out and causing white 'hot spots' in the images from lighting reflection on the glossy surface.

Excellent overall condition, no chips, cracks, or crazing. There are minor imperfections such as tiny scratches which look to be from normal use that can only be seen in bright light when held at an angle, pin/pit dots in the glaze, a few light black pin dots, etc. While we point all this out to be fair, none of this is major or a problem, most wouldn't see this, and none detracts from the beauty of the piece.

Terrific by itself for display use or as an accent piece, as well as an impressive addition to a collection of this beautiful china pattern.

If you are interested in more than one piece of the Wedgwood Kutani Crane we have listed for sale, please e-mail us prior to placing the order. We would be pleased to combine shipping to save you on postage, but the system will not automatically do that for you, we need to input it.