Collectibles-General (Antiques)/Nippon dish

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I have a Nippon small dish that have roses on the inside and indian chief head for the handles. It is like a pickel dish. and it have gold checky around the edge. It said in blue on back "Nippon with the blue leaf and Hand painted. and something in rose pink. like a sign fron the artice."  I cannot find anything on it.
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Hi Marvin
Nice to hear from you.
Nippon china is very sought after here in Canada.
I used to see a lot of it a few years back, but now its rare to find it at auction here.
Nippon China was made in such a wide range of shapes and sizes that you may not find your particular piece.
The Indian head handles is something I have not heard of before though.
In Canada, such a dish in very fine condition could bring $125.00
Other than this info Marvin, I can offer only the suggestion that you get an antique book on Nippon China and check for similar pieces to yours.
Hope this helps.
Regards
Eileen
PS..The library is also a good place to look for books on Nippon.

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