Noritake Christmas Ball #175 Hand Painted Porcelain Covered Oval Vegetable Serving Bowl w/ Six Antique Nippon Open Salt Dips, c.1906-1930.

Produced from 1906 to 1991, Noritake's most opulent pattern, considered one of the most beautiful ever made, is generally known as design number 43061, 16034 or 175, and has been long admired for its hand-painted 24Kt gold enameled border detail. Noritake's quality porcelain presents a bright white center and a light yellow, hand-tinted border, a subtle base for the elegance of gold gilt beaded rims, raised scrolls, floral bulbs, and its crowning glory, interpreted as the ornamental "Christmas Ball". This dramatic Christmas Ball serving bowl sets add graceful elegance to your Holiday table, a well-made, stunning vintage touch from one of the most esteemed china manufacturers.  The dainty, three-footed translucent salt dips are not from the Christmas Ball pattern but from a gold encrusted Noritake scalloped design that is c.1906-1924. A stylish way to offer your guests a pinch of salt or a specific condiment. Not microwave safe; hand washing is recommended.  Origin: Japan; pre-owned Dim