Hi Deborah, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. Noritake porcelain was tremendously popular, particularly after WWII, as it was both affordable and attractive. It has graced the homes and dining tables of countless family for a few generations but harkens back to a time when people entertained more formally. As a result, there is a LOT of it on the market today with less demand than supply, which keeps values modest. Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is: A vintage Noritake hand-painted parcel gilt porcelain bowl unidentified pattern (Bird on a flowering branch), made in Japan, bearing the backstamp in use from the 1920s to circa 1940 Of square section with bowed sides, notched corners and two gilt loop handles, the exterior with a plain white glaze, the interior painted with a scene of a bird on flowering branches. Unsigned by the painter but bearing factory mark to the underside. 2 inches high, 6 inches wide, 6 inches deep CONDITION: This bowl appears to be in good condition; value assumes no chips, breaks, repairs or losses. PROVENANCE: inherited $20-30* *represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary. Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto. ~ Delia
