1960s Vintage Chinese Octagon Footed Dragon Serving Dish, Vintage Restaurant Ware, Red Dragonware Footed Serving Plate, Chinese Restaurant Ware

SALE . . . 25% OFF!  Fabulous hard to find mid century Chinese restaurant octagon footed serving dish with highly detailed red dragon illustrations and the Japan Cherry Blossom mark! Circa 1950s-1960s.

It has eight sides with a gilt rim. The striking and fierce red dragon is printed four times in full color transferware. The highly detailed design includes dragon scales, claws, and scroll clouds which represent the dragon's breath.

It is made of a heavy white ceramic and measures 7.25 inches by 7.25 inches and stands 2 inches tall. The foot is also gilt lined. It is in excellent vintage condition free of chips or cracks, the four dragons very crisp and free of wear. The rim shows light wear to the gilt over the many years of serving hundreds of meals. It has the red Japan Cherry Blossom mark on the bottom.

This vintage restaurant ware plate was likely used in a Hawaii Chinese food restaurant, as we purchased this from a collector on Hawaii Island who had a large and impressive collection of local restaurant ware.

The dragon is an ancient legendary symbol in Asian culture. Enjoy this fine dragon lunch or dinner plate with your Asian meals, or add it to your collection of vintage restaurant ware!

We have a matching scalloped lobed footed serving dish listed separately!

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