Nippon Yusen Kaisha - N.Y.K. Line
n.y.k. line pattern detail Mfg.: Noritake
Pattern name: unknown
Item illustrated: bouillon cup
Item date: undated
Circa: 1920's-1930's
Steamship company backstamp: no 		 

 

 n.y.k. line bouillon cup
Pattern description: This pattern consists of overglaze decal decoration: a floral band, approximately 3/8" in width, in red and mustard. The line's crest, the house flag placed at center of a life ring, with "N.Y.K. Line" on a scrolled banner, appears once, in red. Handles and details are lined in red as well.
Pattern notes: The logo in the image at left has discolored, we believe, due to salt water immersion (this piece was likely recovered from a sunken vessel) and generally appears an even, bright red. Some items are known to have a darker red hand applied to the two bands on the house flag. Body color is bright white. China is fine grade.
Submitted by: Cabin Class Collectibles
Contributors: 
Resources: Restaurant China, Vols. 1 and 2 by Barbara Conroy

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