Noritake Azalea Gold Oval Handled Serving Dish 9.5” Japan Vintage Porcelain

Noritake Azalea Gold Oval Handled Serving Dish 9.5” Japan Vintage Porcelain Beautiful vintage Noritake “Azalea Gold” oval handled serving dish. This elegant porcelain piece features the signature gold lattice border with white azalea-style blooms and yellow centers, trimmed with gold on rim and handles. Marked Noritake M Hand Painted / Made in Japan / U.S. Design Pat. Applied For, dating to the 1918–1921 period. Maker: Noritake Pattern: Azalea Gold (Early Hand-Painted M mark series) Origin: Japan Era: c. 1918–1921 Type: Oval handled serving dish Dimensions: Approx. 9.5" L × 6.5" W × 2" H Material: Fine porcelain Finish: Gloss with gold trim Backstamp: Noritake M in wreath, “Hand Painted / Made in Japan / U.S. Design Pat. Applied For” Preowned - Very good vintage condition; minor wear to gold consistent with age, no chips or cracks noted. See all photos for close-up details.