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This maker has proven difficult to trace beyond its backstamp, but the piece itself makes a strong enough case that it needs no further pedigree.
Maker: Pd Versailles China (maker not further identified)
Materials: Porcelain, gold handles, finial, and rim
Origin: Japan
Era: Vintage, 1950s–1960s (estimated)
Dimensions: 6" wide handle to handle, 2.5" tall without lid, 4.25" tall with lid, 3.5" top opening
Condition: Good condition — one small chip on rim (photographed); no other cracks or scratches. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.
Red, pink, yellow, and blue flowers layer inside scalloped bands of yellow and a red border carrying its own secondary floral motif — an intricate, richly colored pattern that gives the wide twin-handled silhouette a generous, open presence on the table. Hand washing is necessary to maintain the design.
A striking addition to a colorful table or a collected shelf of floral Japan porcelain.
Mid-century Japanese export porcelain makers frequently operated under small, loosely documented brand names distributed through department stores and gift shops, and Versailles China appears to be one of these harder-to-trace lines.
Priced to reflect its condition — a good opportunity for someone who loves the pattern and doesn't mind a small imperfection in an otherwise beautiful piece.
