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ARTIFACT:
Beautiful late 1940's - Korean War era United States Navy Mine Squadron Three Japanese-made fine porcelain, hand painted ashtray. The center shows an eagle perched atop a mine bearing the number "3" in gold detail. The outer edge of the ashtray reads: "MINE SQUADRON THREE", "WHERE THE FLEET GOES - WE'VE BEEN" in blue painted detail. The underside shows a maker's mark that reads: "FUKAGAWA ARITA HAND PAINTED"
VINTAGE:
Circa late 1940's - Korean War era
SIZE:
Approximately 5-1/2" (top diameter); 1-3/4" deep; 2-7/8" (bottom diameter)
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Hand painted fine porcelain
ATTACHMENT:
N/A
MARKINGS:
"FUKAGAWA ARITA HAND PAINTED"
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a USN collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MFX16 LAAEX10/16 psABEX10/16
CONDITION:
9- (Excellent+): The ashtray shows minor wear, much of the painted details remain intact, overall excellent condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
