Vintage Napcoware Ceramic Mug C-7463 Blue Green Mid Century Abstract Coffee Cup

This vintage Napcoware ceramic mug features a blue, teal, black, and ivory abstract pattern with strong mid century style.

Marked C-7463 on the base, it is a cheerful piece of retro drinkware for a coffee mug collection, open kitchen shelf, or everyday cup cupboard.

Details

• Item: Ceramic coffee mug
• Era: Mid 20th century, likely 1960s to 1970s, exact year not confirmed 
• Materials: Glazed ceramic
• Color: Ivory, pale blue, teal green, and black
• Maker/Mark: Stamped NAPCOWARE and C-7463 on the base
• Style: Mid century modern with an abstract botanical pattern
• Special Features: Repeating vertical design with hand drawn style black lines and rounded leaf or pod shapes
• Size: Approximately 4 inches tall, 3 inches across the rim, and 2 1/2 inches across the base

Condition Grade: Very Good

Positives

• No chips or cracks noted.
• Interior is clean with no visible coffee staining.
• Handle is intact, and the blue and green exterior pattern remains bright.

Issues / Wear

• Light surface wear and small glaze or decoration irregularities are visible on the patterned exterior.
• The unglazed foot ring shows light discoloration and shelf wear.

See all photos for detail. Sold as pictured.

Condition Grade Key

• Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
• Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
• Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
• Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.

Collector's Notes

Napcoware was a trade name used by National Potteries Corporation, an American company known for importing decorative ceramics from Japan after World War II.

This mug suits collectors of Napcoware, Japanese import ceramics, and colorful mid century kitchenware.

The stamped C-7463 number and bold blue and teal pattern make this particular cup easy to identify in a collection.

It is the sort of old mug that can still earn its place beside the coffee pot.

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