SALE Noritake Nippon Toki Kaisha Bone China Dove Figurine ~ MCM MIJ ca 1950

Porcelain : Decorative & Figurines : Noritake : Vintage Nippon Toki Kaisha Mij Made In Japan Japanese Asian Oriental 20th Century Decorative Arts Accessories : Animals Animal Doves Birds Bird

 

Introduced in the post-WWII era, in contrast to some of the somber all-white Noritake figurines, this Mid Century Modern work of art is life-like, with subtle colors and fine details. Unlike the bird it resembles, this fine feathered biped will not take off in flight if you approach it - it becomes you to come close. Display this symbol of shalom proudly on your desk, table, etc., or give it to one of the peacemakers in your life.

MARK: Green, red and golden brown Noritaké, Bone China, Bowl in Wreath, “Nippon Toki Kaisha, Japan” mark (DHS #65.019), registered ca 1946.

COLORS: The bird’s body is off white and its wing tips and tale are a pale gray. Its head is a dark gray and teal green on top, with white, black and pink eyes and a white beak. Its clawed feet are light pink.

SIZE: ~ 7" from beak to tale and 4.5” high.

CONDITION: Excellent Vintage Condition (no chips, cracks, crazing or repairs).

GIFT IDEAS: This statue like work of decorative art is a great gift idea for Noritake collectors, bird lovers and peace-makers, especially for Christmas, Kwanzaa or Hanukkah.

ORIGIN: Japanese (Asian, Oriental). Made in Japan for export to Western markets, Noritake introduced this figurine in the mid 20th century. The company now known as "Noritake" grew out of a trading company established in Tokyo and in New York City by the Morimura Brothers in 1876. In 1904, key members of this trading company created the Nippon Toki Kaisha, Ltd. ("the Company that makes Japan's Finest China"), in Japan. This forerunner of the modern Noritake Company was founded in the village of Noritake, a small suburb near Nagoya, Japan.

For more than a century, this multinational “Kaisha” has engaged in prosperous partnerships, developments, spin-offs and mergers, so that many companies have come under the umbrella of the Nippon Toki Kaisha, Ltd. Surprisingly, the Japanese parent company did not officially change its name to the Noritake Co., Limited until 1981. Evidently, since Noritake is the name of a place, the company was initially prohibited from registering the name as a trade name. In 1981, because of the company's outstanding reputation as a producer of high quality products for more than 75 years officials finally granted the company permission to register the name "Noritake."

Inventory code: BTR - SPB

Item ID: RL-0352

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