The subject of Nippon porcelain is vast, so this guide will focus primarily on identifying 'real' versus 'fake' (modern reproduction) Nippon. Be aware that some modern / reproduction Nippon is attractive and...
Guide To Noritake China Prior to the end of the 19th century, Japan practiced an extreme form of isolationism. They did not import or export products. However, responding to western pressure, Japan...
Nippon china first appeared outside Japan in the late 1800s after the US and Japan began to trade with each other. Americans loved china from Japan (known then as Nippon) A Japanese trader, Ichizaemon...