{"product_id":"nippon-hand-painted-porcelain-dish","title":"Nippon Hand Painted Porcelain Dish","description":"\u003cp\u003eCirca 1900-1920\/Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe term Nippon stamped on porcelain refers to items manufactured in Japan for export to Western markets between the late 19th century and 1921, when United States tariff laws required imports to be marked with 'Japan' instead. Japanese porcelain manufacturers adopted European aesthetic styles, combining traditional hand-painting techniques with opulent moriage relief work and heavy gilding. These decorative dishes were produced in vast quantities by various independent studios and major potteries, catering to the Victorian and Edwardian obsession with ornate tabletop accessories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCraftsmen used intricate stenciling combined with meticulous freehand brushwork to apply the delicate pink blossoms and trailing green foliage seen on this piece. The export industry was heavily regulated and inspected at ports like Yokohama and Kobe to ensure high standards of quality before the items were shipped abroad. Today, these pieces survive as beloved examples of early 20th-century international trade art, prized for their ornate craftsmanship and romantic pastel palettes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenilworth Antiques and Decor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42902600187989,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/2017\/6213\/files\/D6007B90-CBD1-4CC2-A41F-3B2C13E4BC53.jpg?v=1789594395","url":"https:\/\/kenilworthantiques.com\/products\/nippon-hand-painted-porcelain-dish","provider":"Kenilworth Antiques and Decor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}