Description:
A hand painted, enameled and gilt with green laurel wreaths and ribbons, has a stamp of a maple leaf Nippon, hand painted on the bottom. The maple leaf Nippon, dates back to 1891.

Material:
Porcelain

Maker/Artist:
Nippon

Date:
Circa 1905

Provenance:
Patricia & Dennis Della Penta estate

Size of Artwork:
H. 10 x W. 5 x D. 2.5 in

Weight (LBS)
1.7

Condition:
In very good condition,minor spider web scratch showing outside on the bottom that does not come through.

History:
The word "Nippon" in western characters means "Japan" and occurs on most Japanese wares from around 1890 until the early 1920's. From 1891 imports to America were required to be marked with the country of origin, in western characters. Thus Japanese exports (to America) were marked with "Nippon" in english from this date to 1922, when the requirement was changed to that the word "Japan" should be used. These are the so-called "Nippon wares". However, the rule doesn't apply in other countries nor always in America because sometimes paper labels and the like was used. So while finding a back stamp saying "Nippon" is a useful dating aid its absence is not determinative. Regarding 'Nippon' marked porcelain, wares marked 'Japan' or 'Made in Japan' have not been as desirable as those marked 'Nippon'.