Crescent China porcelain bowl or serving dish
Estimated Value
$10-$35
A small white porcelain bowl or low serving dish marked 'Crescent China Made in Japan' in red on the underside. The mark suggests export ware produced in Japan for the Western market. The visible exterior edge shows a delicate floral border, likely a transfer-printed or lightly hand-decorated pattern. The form appears simple and utilitarian rather than highly ornate, consistent with mid-century Japanese export porcelain. The underside is clean and glossy, with the maker's mark centered in red.
Era
Mid-20th century, likely 1940s-1960s
Origin
Japan
Material
Porcelain with printed underglaze maker's mark and likely hand-painted or transfer floral decoration
Condition
Fair to Good; visible rim wear, darkened edge/crazing or staining along the foot/rim area, and general age-related wear. No obvious major cracks visible from this view, but full inspection is needed.
Physical Details
Dimensions
Approximately 4 to 6 inches in diameter and 2 to 3 inches tall, based on visible proportions
Weight
Light
Authentication
Authenticity Score
Medium; the mark is consistent with genuine Japanese export porcelain, but the exact maker and date cannot be confirmed from this single image.
Provenance
Likely Japanese export porcelain made for retail sale in North America or Europe during the postwar mid-20th century. 'Made in Japan' marks were commonly used before the 1950s and into the early postwar period.
Historical Significance
Represents the large-scale Japanese export porcelain trade of the early-to-mid 20th century, when many households used imported decorative tableware and giftware. Pieces like this are collectible mainly as part of matched sets or for pattern identification rather than high individual value.
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