Nippon Antique Hand Painted Porcelain Ashtray

A little piece of early 20th-century Japanese porcelain with a soft, cottage-garden charm. This Nippon-era ashtray has a deep, drum-shaped bowl with three angled rests, encircled by a pale blue band hand-painted with clusters of blue forget-me-nots, green and golden leaves, and fine metallic trim lines. The creamy glaze and graceful proportions make it just as pretty as a trinket dish for rings, a catchall on a dresser, or a display piece with other hand-painted china.

Details:

• Era: 1910’s
• Condition: Very good antique condition. No chips or cracks; partially worn backstamp.
• Material: Hand-painted porcelain
• Maker: Nippon (Japan; “Hand Painted” crown mark)

A charming gift for collectors of antique china, forget-me-not lovers, or anyone who loves a pretty catchall.