Blue Danube Japan 5.5 Inch Tall 16 oz Jug Pitcher Rectangular Mark 1977-2000

Description

View Blue Danube Japan 5.5 Inch Tall 16 oz Jug Pitcher Rectangular Mark 1977-2000 with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗯𝗲 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻 𝟭𝟲 𝗼𝘇 𝗷𝘂𝗴 is backstamped with the late 20th-century rectangular mark, indicating it was produced during the period of 1977-2000. "Blue Danube" pattern dinnerware was made inJapan for the exclusive U.S. distributorLipper International Inc. of New York (originally Lipper & Mann) from 1951 to 2000. This 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗯𝗲 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻 𝟭𝟲 𝗼𝘇 𝗷𝘂𝗴 is backstamped with the late 20th-century rectangular mark, indicating it was produced during the period of 1977-2000. The Blue Danube pattern emulates Meissen's Blue Onion design. Crafted In Japan Discontinued Piece Materials: Porcelain Dimensions: Height is 5 1/2 in. Width at base is 2 3/8 in. Hand Wash "Blue Danube" pattern dinnerware was made in Japan for the exclusive U.S. distributor Lipper International Inc. of New York (originally Lipper & Mann) from 1951 to 2000. The pattern itself, an adaptation of the traditional Chinese-inspired "Blue Onion" motif, was designed for them in 1951. While the exact Japanese pottery manufacturer's name is generally not specified on the items, as they were made exclusively for Lipper International, the pieces are typically marked with a "Blue Danube" backstamp.   Key facts about the production of Blue Danube: Distribution Company: The pattern was developed and imported by Lipper International Inc., which held the copyright for the name and patent for the border design. Manufacturing Location: The porcelain was made in Japan by various skilled potteries. Backstamps: Different backstamps were used to indicate production dates: Hal-Sey Fifth Banner mark: Used during the 1950s Banner mark: Used from 1951 through 1976 Rectangular mark: Used from 1977 to 2000 Swirl and Script mark: Used from 2002-2010 Inspiration: The design was inspired by the Meissen "Blue Onion" pattern, which in turn derived from Chinese porcelain designs from the Yuan dynasty. Condition: Used. Category: Pottery & Glass › Decorative Cookware, Dinnerware & Serveware › Cruets. Brand: Blue Danube Japan.

Number of Items in Set

1

Pattern

Blue Onion Inspired

Color

Blue and White

Material

Porcelain

Brand

Blue Danube Japan

Type

Jug

Original/Licensed Reproduction

Original

Capacity

16 oz

Item Height

5.5 in

Style

Asian

Theme

Floral

Features

Decorative

Production Style

Blue and White Pottery

Time Period Manufactured

1977-2000

Production Technique

Pottery

Backstamp

Printed

Finish

Glossy

Country of Origin

Japan

Item Width

2 3/8 in

Item Weight

11 oz