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How old is china marked Nippon?
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China marked Nippon may be up to 130 years old. In 1891, Japanese artisans began marking their pieces with the word Nippon to comply with the McKinley Tariff Act, which required all porcelain to bear the name of the country that produced it. Nippon is a direct translation of Japan. Shop a selection of Nippon china on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Meiji Period, Japanese Vases, Gourd, Dai Nippon Kutani Tsukuru c.1890 Japan
By Dai Nippon 1
Located in Glasgow, GB
of the 19th century.
These vases feature exceptional decoration, with intricate designs hand-painted
Category
Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Gold, Enamel
$583 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Large Antique Nippon Styled Ewer or Pitcher with Ornate Moriage Decoration
By Nippon Sento Company Ltd
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
three panels of hand-painted flowers on a white ground. The elaborate handle and spout also heavily
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Nippon Hand-Painted Porcelain Vases and Bowl Three Pieces Porcelain Group
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of three Nippon porcelain pieces. Hand-painted in Japan.
Category
20th Century Japanese Japonisme Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Nippon Hand Enameled & Gilt Porcelain Vase with Lake Scene, C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Nippon Hand Enameled & Gilt Porcelain Vase with Lake Scene, Double Foliate Form Handles and
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Vases
Materials
Porcelain
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair Japanese Export Vases Japan C.1900 Stamped 'Nippon'
Located in London, GB
designed earthenware vases of Western taste depicting a hand-painted botanical pattern.
In excellent
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Antique Nippon Moriage Hexagonal Humidor English Hunt Scene"Marked", #Ric00019
Located in Norton, MA
Antique 1900s Nippon Moriage hexagonal humidor with English Hunt Scene, hand-painted signed and
Category
Early 20th Century English Vases
Materials
Porcelain