• Hand Painted Arita Ware GOLD IMARI Trinket Dish Circa 1960 - 1980
  • Hand Painted Arita Ware GOLD IMARI Trinket Dish Circa 1960 - 1980
  • Hand Painted Arita Ware GOLD IMARI Trinket Dish Circa 1960 - 1980
  • Hand Painted Arita Ware GOLD IMARI Trinket Dish Circa 1960 - 1980
  • Hand Painted Arita Ware GOLD IMARI Trinket Dish Circa 1960 - 1980
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Arita Ware GOLD IMARI Trinket Dish Shillito's Grand Opening Gift Circa 1960

Arita Ware GOLD IMARI Trinket Dish Shillito's Grand Opening Gift Circa 1960

$35.00 USD
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AT A GLANCE

Era:
Contemporary (Late 20th - Early 21st Century)
Circa:
1960s
Origin:
Japan
Maker:
Gold Imari (Arita Bussan Co.)
Condition:
Excellent (EX)
Notes:
Made for: John Shillito & Co., Cincinnati, Ohio

This hand painted vintage Arita ware GOLD IMARI TRINKET dish was crafted for the John Shillito & Company, also known as Shillito's, Cincinnati's first department store. Piece gifted during the VIP grand opening of their Tri-County Mall location in the early 1960s.

The piece bears the mark "GOLD IMARI HAND PAINTED FOR SHILLITO'S," placing its origin to the Arita region of Japan. The dish showcases floral design in shades of green with gold detailing and measures approximately 4" in diameter. It is in excellent vintage condition, with no chips or cracks.

Great item for a Cincinnati collector or vintage advertising collector.

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