Category
Ceramics and Porcelains
Medium
Porcelain or China.
Distinguishing marks
Has a floral design, several gold colored bands running around the base and the top, and has "Hand Painted Nippon" printed on the bottom.
Condition
Excellent
Date Period
Unknown, but most certainly made before 1970.
Size and dimensions of this item
Unknown, but it's less than, or about a foot tall.
Weight
Unknown, less than 10 pounds, most likely.
Long Description
This is an old porcelian, hand-painted vase, decorated with a floral design, and what appears to be a bit of gold (although, I am unsure). On the bottom of the vase, "Hand Painted Nippon" is written.Â
I apologize in advance for the picture quality -- I really need to get a better camera.
Thank you very much for your time.
History
My Mother inherited this vase from her aunt. She has had it for several decades, and has always wanted to know if it was actually worth anything. Currently, she does not wish to part with it, but still would like to know how much, if anything, it might be worth.
Price Paid (If known)
It was inherited.
For Sale?
No