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Circa 1941-1943: The nut dishes in Rose and Original green are scarce. The dish was discontinued shortly after the 1940s colors were released with rose and green proving most difficult to find. It is no secret that pottery designer Frederick Rhead borrowed shapes from various places and in his log he notes the nut dish as "ash tray, copy of Japanese tray. Nut Bowl". Both the basketweave ashtray and the nut dish share the intricate weaved design found on the Japanese Marutomo ware. Production began in the Spring of 1938 and this piece would have been produced in the rose glaze for at most two years. Please note this example is a lighter application of rose than it may appear. No damage and crisp details without signs of use. Measures 3" wide by 1" tall.
