Narumi Southwind Fine China Bowl Set 16pc Soup Fruit Dessert Vintage Japan
Narumi
Southwind Pattern - Fine China
Mid-20th Century, 16 Pieces
This Narumi Southwind fine china set features a sophisticated mid-century design characterized by its minimalist aesthetic and delicate natural motifs. Produced in Japan, the Southwind pattern showcases a stylized green and gray leafy branch against a crisp white porcelain ground, finished with a subtle gray-green border and elegant platinum trim. This collection includes two sizes of bowls, ideal for soup, pasta, and desserts, representing the high-quality craftsmanship associated with Narumi's export porcelain from the vintage era.
• Backstamp reads "NARUMI FINE CHINA JAPAN" with the "SOUTHWIND" pattern name
• Set includes: 8 rimmed soup/pasta bowls (approx. 7.5") and 8 fruit/dessert bowls (approx. 5.5") - 16 pieces total
• Material: Fine porcelain china with platinum-tone trim
• Design: Central bamboo-style branch motif with a coordinating pale green border band
Condition: Very good vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or crazing observed on any of the pieces. The platinum trim remains bright across the set with minimal signs of wear. Glazed surfaces show few to no visible utensil marks. Some light shelf wear and minor darkening is present on the unglazed foot rings on the undersides, which is typical for vintage dinnerware of this age.