Vintage Noritake (M) Morimura Bowl with Handles

Vintage Noritake (M) Morimura Bowl with Handles "Komaru" symbol. Crowned with "Noritake" and below the mark "Made In Japan". The center symbol said to be taken from the Japanese character "Komaru", meaning "overcoming difficulties". According to the Noritake company tradition this mark was designed when meeting the different culture of the west early in the 20th century caused many problems, also known as the "tree crest mark" which is the clan crest of the Morimura family. This mark is said to have been registered in London for the UK market already in the 1908 Bowl is in good conditions Handpainted Please see pictures of this beautiful and unique bowl Measurements: 11 1/8" (handle to handle) x 10 1/4" x 2 1/4"H Thanks for looking and check out other items we are selling