Description
Vintage Noritake Naomi Mystery 7 Rim Soup Bowl 7 3/8" Floral Blue Scroll Japan. This mark dates the production of this piece precisely to the interwar Art Deco era (circa 1921–1940). Because this pattern is discontinued, individual rim soup bowls in clean condition are highly prized by collectors looking to complete or expand their heirloom dining sets. For your consideration is a beautiful, highly collectible vintage Noritake porcelain rim soup bowl. Measuring approximately 7 3/8 inches in diameter, this antique piece features an elegant cream glaze decorated with vibrant multicolor floral sprays, a pastel blue Art Deco scroll rim border, a gilded inner chain ring, and a gold-trimmed edge. **History & Collectibility** The bottom features the authentic Noritake teal/green "M in Wreath" backstamp (representing the Morimura Brothers registry) alongside the single country stamp "JAPAN." This mark dates the production of this piece precisely to the interwar Art Deco era (circa 1921–1940). This beautiful pattern is historically unassigned by number but is widely cataloged by antique china registries as "Naomi" or "Mystery #7." Because this pattern is discontinued, individual rim soup bowls in clean condition are highly prized by collectors looking to complete or expand their heirloom dining sets. **Specifications** - Manufacturer: Noritake (Morimura Brothers era) - Country of Origin: Japan (Pre-WWII) - Pattern Name: Naomi / Mystery #7 (Discontinued) - Style: Art Deco / Floral Elegance - Dimensions: 7 3/8" diameter x approx 1.5" deep - Form: Rimmed Soup / Salad / Pasta Bowl - Condition: Excellent vintage/antique condition. The porcelain is exceptionally bright with no chips, cracks, repairs, or heavy crazing. The floral transfers remain crisp and vibrant, and the gold trim shows only minimal, microscopic shelf wear consistent with its 80+ year age. Please see high-resolution photos for exact cosmetic details.