Antique Nippon Hand-Painted Floral Serving Tray
Antique Nippon Hand-Painted Floral Serving Tray
This elegant rectangular tray features a scalloped rim accented with hand-applied gold gilt. The interior is finely hand-painted with delicate polychrome floral sprays, including larger white and yellow daisies and smaller pink blossoms, set against a soft ivory porcelain ground. The back carries the authentic green "M in wreath" backstamp, which was introduced around 1911 and used through the early 1920s.
Dimensions
Length: 12 inches
Width: 8 inches
Height: 1 inch
Condition
Very Good Antique Condition. The porcelain body is free of any major chips, cracks, or repairs. The central hand-painted floral design remains vibrant and crisp. There is very minor, age-appropriate wear to the gold gilt along the scalloped edge and light surface scuffing on the underside, consistent with a piece that is over 100 years old.
A sophisticated addition to any collection of early 20th-century Asian porcelain, this tray’s delicate botanical motif and historic mark make it a timeless choice for display in a cabinet or use on a vanity.