Nippon Footed Bowl Appraisal

Nippon Footed Bowl (possibly sugar bowl or trinket dish)

This item is a small, footed bowl, likely made of porcelain or fine china, characteristic of 'Nippon' ware. The bowl has a smooth, rounded, almost spherical body, appearing to be an inverted dome or half-sphere. It is supported by three small, spherical feet, evenly spaced around its base. The primary color of the bowl is a light, creamy off-white or very pale yellow, suggesting an aged patina or a specific glaze. The surface appears glossy. The feet themselves are also creamy white, with one foot showing some brown discoloration or wear on its tip, which could be residue, paint loss, or minor chipping. Another foot shows a fainter, smaller brown mark. The interior or top portion of the bowl is not visible in this image. On the underside, between two of the feet, a blue backstamp is visible. While difficult to read with absolute clarity, it appears to be a 'Nippon' mark, frequently associated with Japanese porcelain produced for export between 1891 and 1921. The mark seems to include stylized text, possibly 'Nippon Hand Painted' or similar, a common hallmark of this era. The craftsmanship suggests a delicate and refined piece, with the hand-painted mark indicating attention to detail. The overall condition appears good, aside from the minor discoloration on the feet. This type of bowl would have been used as a sugar bowl, a trinket dish, or for serving small confections. The elegant design and the known manufacturing period place its estimated age in the late 19th to early 20th century.