Bread & Butter Plate: Fine China of Japan, Vintage 6701 Grapevine, Japan, Vintage 1950s

Blue-green grape leaves twist around scattered clusters of purple grapes, with platinum details catching the light — Pattern 6701 is one of the most elegant mid-century Japanese china designs we carry, and one of the most versatile.

• Maker: Fine China of Japan (Max Schoenfeld exclusive, MS backstamp)
• Pattern: Vintage 6701 Grapevine
• Materials: Fine china with platinum accents
• Dimensions: 6.5" diameter
• Origin: Japan
• Era: Vintage, 1950s–1964
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or scratches noted. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.

Made between the 1950s and 1964, these 6.5-inch plates work across a surprising range of table settings: formal, farmhouse, seasonal harvest, or casually mixed with purple, green, or platinum stemware and linens. We also carry the complete dinnerware set and additional pieces in this pattern.

It was an exclusive for Max Schoenfeld, a Los Angeles-based distributor whose MS backstamp appears on pieces he had sole rights to sell — a small piece of California mid-century trade history on the back of every plate.

Browse our shop for more vintage Fine China of Japan Pattern 6701 pieces to round out your collection.