Noritake Christmas Ball Porcelain Hand Painted Fruit Bowl Set of Eight, c.1912-1935

Produced from 1906 to 1991, Noritake's most opulent pattern, considered one of the most beautiful ever made, is generally known as design number 16034, 43061, 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". These eight Hand-Painted Christmas Ball fruit bowls-imagine serving ice cream or sorbet in these! - add a striking touch to mix and match with any existing formal or Holiday pieces, gracing your Holiday guests with well-made antique/vintage elegance from one of the most esteemed china manufacturers.  Not microwave safe; hand washing is recommended.  Origin: Japan; pre-owned Dimensions: 5 1/4"W 2 Fruit Bowls have the blue Nippon US/UK export mark, c. 1912-1930.  2 Fruit Bowls have the gold