If your piece is marked “Nippon,” then it was made and imported between 1891 and 1921. If it is marked “Japan”, then your piece was made and imported after 1921. The mark may tell you where your piece was made and if you know the history of understanding pottery marks, then the mark can help you date your piece too.

What does RC Nippon mean?

“RC Hand Painted Nippon”, combination of both red & green colors (as shown). “RC” stands for Royal Crockery (fine china). Mark used since 1911. Van Pattens #80. “Rising Sun Nippon”, we have only encountered this in blue (as shown).

Is Nippon valuable?

Some undecorated pieces of Nippon are only worth a few dollars. Some pieces command between $100 and $500 depending on the piece, condition, decoration, and other factors. The value of a piece of Nippon porcelain is in the quality, size, type, and condition of the decoration and other aspects of the item too.

Is made in Japan valuable?

These pieces usually were marked “Made in Occupied Japan,” “Made in Japan” or simply “Japan.” The products--including souvenirs, lamps, dinnerware and toys--eventually became collectible. From what weve seen in dealer catalogues, however, their value is relatively low, with few items approaching the $50 level.

Is hand painted Nippon worth anything?

Some undecorated pieces of Nippon are only worth a few dollars. Some pieces command between $100 and $500 depending on the piece, condition, decoration, and other factors. Of course, there are some Nippon pieces that command upwards of $1,000 to $6,000 for certain pieces of Nippon.

How much is china from Japan?

Distance from China to Japan is 3,054 kilometers. The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between China and Japan is 3,054 km= 1,898 miles. If you travel with an airplane (which has average speed of 560 miles) from China to Japan, It takes 3.39 hours to arrive.

Can you drive to Japan from China?

No, entry into Japan from China is currently restricted.