Vintage Wedgwood Kutani Crane Bone China Round Trinket Dish, 1971–1998
Product Description A beautiful round trinket dish from Wedgwood’s much-loved Kutani Crane collection. Colourful birds are pictured among peonies, bamboo and flowering branches, with a fine gilt rim completing the design. Its simple round shape allows the intricate decoration to take centre stage. Perfect for holding rings, jewellery, coins or other small treasures on a dressing table or bedside table, it could also be used as a teabag rest or for serving a few chocolates and sweets. Compact and versatile, it makes a charming decorative accent for a shelf, desk or hallway console and would also make a lovely small gift for a Wedgwood collector. Founded by Josiah Wedgwood in Staffordshire in 1759, Wedgwood is one of Britain’s most celebrated pottery manufacturers. The Kutani Crane pattern was introduced in 1971 and remained in production until 1998. Inspired by traditional Japanese Kutani decoration, it combines colourful birds and flowers with the refinement of English bone china. The reverse carries the original Wedgwood “Bone China, Made in England, Kutani Crane” backstamp. Key Features Original Wedgwood Kutani Crane round trinket dish Made in England between 1971 and 1998 Fine English bone china Colourful Japanese-inspired bird and floral decoration Classic round shape with a delicate gilt rim Ideal for rings, jewellery, coins or other small treasures Can also be used as a teabag rest or small sweet dish Perfect for collectors of Wedgwood and vintage British tableware Size (H) 1cm (Dia) 10cm Condition In good vintage condition. The colourful decoration remains beautifully clear, with the gilt details well preserved. Please refer to the photographs for further details.