Antique Nippon Royal Kinran bowl
This is an antique Nippon Royal Kinran hand-painted porcelain bowl or dish. Explanation:Origin and Era:It is a piece of Japanese porcelain from the Nippon era (circa 1891-1921), specifically under the Royal Kinran mark, which was primarily for the domestic market in Japan. Design:The piece features a scalloped, often gold-beaded rim, and is hand-painted with floral designs, most commonly poppies in various shades of pink and red, accented with greenery and gold gilt work, sometimes including moriage (raised dots). Purpose:These bowls, sometimes referred to as nappy bowls or bon bon dishes, were used for serving small snacks, candies, nuts, or berries.