{HISTORY}

There's a reason why Meito and Noritake dishware are always grouped together and often mistaken for one another at first glance. That's because the founder of Meito China, Kotaro Asuki, was a previous employee of Noritake and assumed many of the techniques and artistic proclivities with which he had become familiar during his time at Noritake.

Made in Japan in the 1930s, this set of vintage porcelain berry bowls features all the hallmarks of beautifully patterned dishware that made Meito China synonymous with gorgeous design. Featuring a pale Tiffany blue stripe, hand-painted floral swags, mustard-shaded dots, and lacy grey stripes, this set of six is enhanced with the two-tone color palette of pale yellow and bright white that was very popular during the 1930s. 

A pastel wonderland of vibrant and softly shaded hues, elegant and dainty, this berry bowl size is the most accommodating helper in the kitchen. Great for food prep, snack time, table service and party passing, a berry bowl is the most practical assistant in the kitchen.  Fill it with the required spices needed for a recipe during prep time, serve nuts or olives or dried fruit during cocktail hour, fill it high with ice cream or yogurt, berries or fresh fruit during meal time, or create separate help-yourself garnish bowls for the buffet table. Little bowls contain a lot of possibilities. 

More pieces in this pretty pattern are available in the shop. Find them here. 

{SPECIAL FEATURES}

• Colors include Tiffany blue, lemon yellow, raspberry, pale pink, mustard, gold, pale grey, celadon, butternut, sea green, pale marigold, and navy blue
• Matching set of six bowls
• Japanese porcelain
• Stamped on bottom with maker's mark 

{CONDITION}

In absolutely gorgeous vintage condition, these bowls contain no chips, cracks, spots or stains, and there is no wear or rub marks on any of the gold detailing.  One bowl contains some fading around the inner grey stripe. Please see photos. 

{SIZE}

Each bowl measures 5.25" inches in diameter and weighs 5 oz. 

{FOR THE LOVE OF A PRETTY PATTERN}

Find more Meito China dishware in the shop here.