{"product_id":"maple-ware-japan-divided-dish","title":"Maple Ware Japan Divided Condiment Dish Yellow Black Scenic Ceramic","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Maple Ware Japan Divided Condiment Dish is a vintage ceramic serving piece with two compartments, a bright yellow border, and black country landscape illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dish is in good condition with smooth edges and no visible chips or cracks. There is minor wear on the underside, including dark marks along the unglazed foot rings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaple Ware was among the Japanese ceramic lines exported for American households during the mid 20th century. This piece likely dates to the 1930s to 1950s, when small divided dishes were common on dining tables. The black landscape scenes, yellow border, and unusual shape make it just as interesting on display as it is for serving small portions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maple Ware Divided Condiment Dish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramic divided serving dish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Likely 1930s to 1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glazed ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e White with bright yellow border and black detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e MAPLE WARE with red maple leaf symbol and MADE IN JAPAN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black country landscape scenes. Official pattern name not confirmed from photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid century Japanese export pottery, country landscape design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 inches long, 5 inches wide, and approximately 1 inch thick. Product weight 9 oz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two recessed serving compartments, raised center divider, two triangular openings, yellow painted border, thin black outer stripe, and two black landscape illustrations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e This Maple Ware dish retains its original shape, bright colors, and decorative landscape designs, with minor wear on the underside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo visible chips or cracks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll edges feel smooth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe glossy white glaze remains bright across both serving compartments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe yellow border adds color around the entire dish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe thin black outer stripe follows the shaped edge of the dish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth compartments retain their black landscape illustrations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach landscape includes a tree, a small structure, and surrounding vegetation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe center divider separates the two serving areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo triangular openings are incorporated into the design near opposite ends of the divider.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe MAPLE WARE backstamp, maple leaf symbol, and MADE IN JAPAN marking are clearly readable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe two compartments make this a useful dish for serving small condiments, nuts, or candies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor dark marks and wear are visible along the unglazed foot rings on the underside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight gray discoloration is visible within the recessed areas of the underside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall scattered marks appear on the underside near the maker's stamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe yellow painted border shows slight unevenness and small areas of wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA few tiny dark specks are visible on the white glazed surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo chips or cracks are visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you collect Maple Ware Japanese ceramics, this little divided dish offers a cheerful yellow border, two black country scenes, and a useful shape for serving or display. It would fit nicely among other older kitchen pieces or on a shelf where its unusual design can be seen. If it's the one you've been looking for, it's ready to come home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50666130112767,"sku":"J2-T9-3594","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/Maple_Ware_Divided_Condiment_Dish.jpg?v=1792104288","url":"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/products\/maple-ware-japan-divided-dish","provider":"Reading Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}