Vintage Hand-Painted Otagiri Japan Butterfly Dish/Tray MCM

Vintage Hand-Painted Otagiri Japan Butterfly Dish/Tray Good vintage condition - no chips or cracks but does have some scratches on the artwork - see photos MCM The backstamp is the official maker's mark for Otagiri Mercantile Company (OMC).About the MarkThe Design: This specific logo features a black stylized Japanese "Torii" gate character outlined against a distinct green rectangle backdrop. The Company: Otagiri was a major Japanese-American importer that operated from the mid-20th century until it was sold to Enesco in 1994. They specialized in high-quality, hand-crafted, and hand-painted ceramics produced by artisan guilds in Japan for the Western market.Significance: Finding this original underglaze stamp confirms the piece is an authentic mid-century import. 300