Mikasa Silk Flowers Appraisal

Mikasa Continental 'Silk Flowers' Ceramic Dish (F3003)

This is the underside of a ceramic tableware piece from the Mikasa Continental collection, specifically the 'Silk Flowers' pattern (model number F3003). The item is crafted from high-fired white ceramic, typical of durable mid-to-late 20th-century stoneware or fine china manufactured in Japan. The surface features a smooth, high-gloss white glaze and a defined circular foot rim for stability. Centered on the back is a clear, black printed backstamp which includes the 'mikasa' logo in its stylized lowercase font, the 'Continental' series name in script, and the pattern name 'SILK FLOWERS'. Functional information is also present, stating the piece is 'OVEN TO TABLE TO DISHWASHER,' 'SAFE FOR MICROWAVE OVEN,' and 'JAPAN.' The Silk Flowers pattern was highly popular in the 1980s and 1990s, known for its delicate floral motifs on a white ground. The visible condition shows some minor surface moisture and a few light scuffs on the unglazed foot rim, but the glaze remains lustrous without immediate signs of crazing or staining, suggesting good preservation and quality Japanese craftsmanship.