Nippon Art Nouveau Hand Painted Porcelain Sugar Dish by Importer Morimura Bros - No Lid – Early 1900s - Art Nouveau Floral – Gold Detailing

An early 20th century, hand painted Nippon sugar dish (NO LID) painted in an Art Nouveau design with gold detailing throughout the piece by the importer, Morimura Bros. Pieces marked "Nippon" represent an interesting and very specific time period (1891 to 1921) in international trade agreements. The design hand painted on this piece is quintessential Art Nouveau.

Piece is versatile and can be used for other purposes such as desk organization to hold pens, pencils, etc.

Importer/ Hallmark Reference: International Nippon Collectors Club Website

History of Hand Painted Nippon from the International Nippon Collectors Club Website -

"The Nippon era began in 1891 when the Japanese porcelain was clearly marked "Nippon" due to the McKinley Tariff Act. This act required that all porcelain be marked with the country of origin. ("Nippon" literally translates to "Japan".) This porcelain was made specifically to be exported to the west with designs and patterns that suited American's tastes. At that time, Japan had a thriving porcelain industry using methods used in Europe and the United States.

The Japanese items were less expensive than pieces coming from Europe and became very popular in the U.S. The porcelain was sold in gift shops, dime stores, fairs and even at the local grocery. Nippon items were also sold by Montgomery Ward, Sears & Roebuck, mail order houses and other department stores. In 1921 the United States government changed its position and required that Japanese imports no longer be marked "Nippon", but with "Japan". This marks the end of the Nippon era."

Very good, antique condition with light signs of wear to painted exterior and gold detailing, and light signs of wear to interior.

Exact date of production unknown. Circa 1911.


Markings:
- Marked on bottom of piece, "Hand Painted NIPPON" with a capital "M" encircled by a laurel wreath in a green ink

Measurements:
- Height: 2 1/2" inches tall
- Interior Opening: approx. 1 3/4" inches round
- Base Diameter: right under 3 1/2" inches round

Condition:
- Very good antique condition
- Light signs of age, use, wear to piece
- Light wear to painted exterior and gold detailing (Please view Photos #4 thru #10)
- Light wear visible in interior of piece

Shipping:
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