Blue Nippon Plate

Name/Title

Blue Nippon Plate

Entry/Object ID

2022.07.01

Description

Stoneware plate with white and blue glaze with leaping bird/phoenix, chrysanthemum and oak leaf motif. Plate has a chip in the decorative boarder and a large piece missing from the rim. The back of the plate is marked "Nippon" [Japan] and three kanji [Japanese characters]. Decoration appears to be printed or transferred.

Context

Found in sand near Singapore site.

Acquisition

Accession

2022.07

Source or Donor

Lane, Kit 1939-2024

Acquisition Method

Donation

Dimensions

Height

3/4 in

Diameter

7 in

Location

* Untyped Location

Sec 5E Shelf S7

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Notes

If it is dug up from Singapore, it's in good shape, 'cept for the big missing piece.

Relationships

Related Places

Place

City

Singapore, Michigan 1837-1875

Create Date

January 19, 2022

Update Date

January 29, 2022