It is in good condition with no noticeable chips. However, the tray area, head, and left foot show some scuffing from polishing. Please see the pictures to confirm the condition.
Old Noritake (commonly known as "Early Noritake" in English-speaking countries) is a term that cannot be clearly defined, but it refers to the period from the late 1800s to around World War II, when the Morimura Gumi, the predecessor of the Noritake Company, and the Morimura Pottery Company, the Noritake Company's subsidiary in Japan, began to produce decorative objects (vases, jars, ceramic dolls, figurines, ceramic cosmetic sets, etc.). It is a generic term for decorative objects (vases, jars, ceramic dolls, figurines, ceramic makeup sets, etc.) and tableware and dinnerware made by Japanese ceramics and exported mainly to the United States from the end of the 1800s to around the time of World War II. These Old Noritake products are highly regarded as works of art that combine industrial excellence with traditional sensibilities and techniques. Today, they are popular collectors' items called "Old Noritake" by antique lovers.
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