The first photo above shows the 3 Piece Placesetting of WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Bowl for Rice and Soup Bowls used aboard ship in the Wardroom Officers Mess of WWII Imperial Japanese Navy.

This authentic WWII Japanese Naval Porcelain dinnerware has the official Imperial Japanese Navy insiginia consisting of an anchor with a cherry blossom.

These and other plates, bowls, and cups used by both officers and enlisted crewmembers can be purchases here at The Pirate's Lair!

Above photo to the right is a reprint from a Japanese Reference and History Book which Illustrates Japanese Navy and Army Dinnerware and Messware used During WWII. While written entirely in Kanji it is still an excellent reference book with lots of period photographs depicting the Officer and Enlisted Messes, Galleys, Wardrooms, Equipment and Dinnerware.

This Japanese Reference book and guide is a MUST for any WWII Japanese Navy Historian interested in how Japanese sailors and marines prepared and ate their meals aboard ship and shore. This important book is completely written in Japanese Kanji with 253 pages and OVER 220 photos and is pretty much self explanatory and photographically documents exactly how and what cooking utensils and dinnerware were used.

Only 3 copies of this rare Reference book are available which can be purchased here at The Pirate's Lair!

Above photograph is a period WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Barracks Mess Hall Showing Enlisted Corpsmen at Mess - Note the Soup Bowl and the Rice or Vegetable Bowl as the Two Main Mess Items Used! It is unclear whether the messware is porcelain or enamelware - however due to the gray shading on the sides of the cups and bowls, no indication of any fouled anchor/cherry blossom insignia, and that this is clearly an enlisted mess it is most likely enamelware being used. Also shown is what appears to perhaps be a porcelain cup, and note that some are using chop sticks while others are using traditional western forks and spoons.

Photo above illustrates a large 10.5" Japanese Navy Plate and its Topmark used by Senior Admiralty of the Imperial Japanese Navy.

The perfect gift idea for that special Japanese Sailor, Officer or Militaria Collector in your life, be it a Japanese Navy Retirement Gift, a "Moving On Gift", or certainly as a Promotion Gift.

WWII Imperial Japanese Navy China would also be a fantastic personal and unique "Official Government Gift" for a Japanese Naval Attache', Japanese Diplomat, Japanese Ambassador, Charge' De Affairs, or any serious collector of WWII Japanese Navy Militaria!

The Pirate's Lair has an extensive inventory of available Japanese dinnerware which can be purchased online via our shopping cart. This particular WWII Imperial Japanese Naval China, Japanese Dinnerware, and Japanese Tableware is very rare and hard to come by and is on a first come, first served basis.

The below Information and Table provides a list of each available Imperial Japanese Navy China and Dinnerware being offered, along with size where applicable and quantity.

WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Tableware and Japanese Navy Dinnerware	Click thumbnail to view photo and more information	Size	Price	Information and to Order
Super RARE! Imperial Japanese Navy Officers Wardroom Enlisted Mess Cookbook and Dinnerware Identification! Photo History of WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Mess Halls, Wardrooms, Galleys with Recipes. In Japanese Kanji but Mostly All Photos! A MUST for any serious Imperial Japanese Navy collector!	Click Photo	Softcover, 253 pages, 220 WWII Period Photos! A MUST HAVE for the serious IJN collector.	$225.	CALL TO ORDER! 540 6549 6209
1930s-1940s Imperial Japanese Navy Copper Tea Kettle RAREST of the RARE! WWII Japanese Imperial Navy Copper Tea Kettle with Cherry Blossom and Anchor Insignia and Kanji Indicating Manufacturer along with the Mount Fuji Trademark. This Tea Kettle is Illustrated and featured in a Comprehensive Imperial Japanese Navy Dinnerware and Tableware Equipment, Food Stuffs and Service, and Recipes!	Click Photo	8"w x 7"h	Not For Sale	Historical Display Only
Imperial Japanese Navy Silverplate Napkin Ring from Infamous I-24 Submarine WWII Engraved I-24 with Anchor and Cherry Blossom - Officer's mess	Click Photo	1.5" long	NOT FOR SALE - From Fleet Submarine that attacked Pearl Harbor with midget submarines	Historical and Display Purposes Only!
WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Silverplate Napkin Rings WWII Engraved Anchor and Cherry Blossom - Officer's mess	Click Photo	1.5" Wide 2 Available!	$175. Ea	Call to Order 540 659 6209
Rare! WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Tin Bento Box Stamped Anchor and Kanji Translated to Department of Navy, Used by Japanese Sailors, Naval Infantry and Marines. See WWII photos of Bento Box being used.	Click Photo	8L x 5W x 3H	$295. Sold!	To Order Call 540 659 6209
Rare! WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Tin Bento Box Stamped Anchor and Kanji Translated to "Department of Navy". Used by Japanese Sailors, Naval Infantry, and Marines. See WWII photos of Bento Box being used.	Click Photo	8L x 5W x 3H	$295.	To Order Call 540 659 6209
Very Rare! WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Field Mess Kit Stamped Fouled Anchor and Cherry Blossom Used by Japanese Naval Infantry and Marines	Click Photo	7L x 5W x 2.5H	NOT FOR SALE	Historical and Display Purposes Only!
Very Rare! WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Large Size Green and White Metal and Enamel Cream Rice Bucket, Can or Container Stamped on Bottom with Japanese Navy Anchor Used on Enlisted Messware and Galleyware	Click Photo	12"L x 9"W x 7.25"H	$395.	CALL TO ORDER! 540 6549 6209
Very Rare! WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Medium Size Dark Brown Metal and Enamel Cream Rice Bucket, Can or Container Stamped on Bottom with Japanese Navy Anchor Used on Enlisted Messware and Galleyware	Click Photo	10"L x 7"W x 6.5"H	$345.	CALL TO ORDER! 540 6549 6209
Very Rare! WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Blue Metal and Enamel Soup Cup Stamped on Bottom with Japanese Navy Anchor Used on Enlisted Messware and Galleyware	Click Photo	3.5"H	Not For Sale	Historical Display Purposes Only
Very Rare! WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Blue and White Metal and Enamel Rice Bowls Found on Scuba Dive Aboard Japanese Navy Merchant (Something Maru) Wreck Near Kwajelien Atoll Stamped on Bottom with Japanese Navy Anchor Used on Enlisted Messware and Galleyware.	Click Photo	4.5" Wide	Not For Sale	Historical Display Purposes Only
Very Rare! WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Hot Sake Cup with blue fouled anchor and cherry blossom Stamped on Bottom in Kanji	Click Photo	3" tall x 2.5" Wide	Not For Sale	Historical Display Purposes Only
WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Rice Bowl White with Blue Naval Anchor and Cherry Blossom topmark - Enlisted and Officer, Ship and Field Mess	Click Photo	4.5" wide x 2.5" high	$175.	CALL TO ORDER! 540 6549 6209
WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Soup Bowl White with Blue Naval Anchor and Cherry Blossom topmark - Enlisted and Officer, Ship and Field Mess	Click Photo	6" wide x 2.5" high	$200.	CALL TO ORDER! 540 6549 6209
WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Noodle or Soup Bowl White with Blue Naval Anchor and Cherry Blossom topmark - Enlisted and Officer, Ship and Field Mess	Click Photo	6.25" wide x 1.75" high	$225.	CALL TO ORDER! 540 6549 6209
WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Dish White with Blue Naval Anchor and Cherry Blossom topmark - Enlisted and Officer, Ship and Field Mess	Click Photo	6" wide x 1.25" high	$195.	CALL TO ORDER! 540 6549 6209
1930s-1940s Small Imperial Japanese Navy Spice or Condiment Dish Beautiful in its simplicity with Anchor and Cherry Blossom Insignia and raised lines eminating outward from the center to the blue glazed edge possibling resembling the Rising Sun of Japan! Very fine china most likely used for Senior Officers Mess to hold condiments, dry spices and sauces such as Soy Sauce, Chilis, etc etc	Click Photo	5"w x .75"h	$225.	CALL TO ORDER! 540 6549 6209
WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Rice, Noodle, and Soup Bowl 3-Piece Porcelain Set White with Blue Naval Anchor and Cherry Blossom topmark, Officer Wardroom Mess, Ship and Field Mess	Click Photo	3 Piece Set	$550.	CALL TO ORDER! 540 6549 6209
1930s-1940s Large Imperial Japanese Navy Rice, Noodle, or Soup Bowl White with raised IJN Naval Anchor and Cherry Blossom Insignia on inside bottom of bowl! This is a very fine china most likely used for Senior Officers	Click Photo	6.5"w x 2.75"h	$225. SOLD!	CALL TO ORDER! 540 6549 6209
1930s-1940s Large Imperial Japanese Army Rice or Noodle Bowl White with Blue Star Army Insignia Topmark! This is a very fine china most likely used for Senior Officers	Click Photo	5"w x 3"h	$195.	CALL TO ORDER! 540 6549 6209
Imperial Japanese Senior Officer's Mess Formal Dinner Plate Gold edge trim with amber or rust color Anchor and Cherry Blossom topmark- Senior Officer's Mess	Click Photo	9" Mfr: Kikusui Seitosho with Kanji markings	$175.	CALL TO ORDER! 540 6549 6209
VERY RARE! Imperial Japanese Senior Officer's Mess Formal Partioned Serving or Dinner Plate (Also have one in the "flow blue" stencil for Junior Officers Mess) Gold edge trim with amber or rust color Anchor and Cherry Blossom topmark- Senior Officer's Mess. Plate is divided into 4 partions.	Click Photo	10.75" Mfr: Toyotoki, Kokura, Japan	$375.	CALL TO ORDER! 540 6549 6209
Bread or Roll Plate - Fine China!! Gold edge trim with amber or rust color Anchor and Cherry Blossom topmark- Senior Officer's and Admiral's Mess. Perfect Condition	Click Photo	7" Mfr: Nagoya Seito Kaisha with Kanji markings.	$95.	CALL TO ORDER! 540 6549 6209
Imperial Japanese Officer's Soup Bowl RARE to Find!! Gold edge trim with amber or rust color Anchor and Cherry Blossom topmark- Senior Officer's Mess	Click Photo	8.5"	$175.	CALL TO ORDER! 540 659 6209
Imperial Japanese Navy Serving Platter Large Serving Platter with Cherry Blossom and Anchor Insiginia.		16" Mfr: MEITO with Kanji markings.	$350. Sold!	CALL TO ORDER! 540 659 6209
Imperial Japanese Officer's Mess Large Platter Gold edge trim with amber or rust color Anchor and Cherry Blossom topmark- Senior Officer's Mess	Click Photo	18.5"	Beautiful and Rare Piece	$350. Sold!
Imperial Japanese Senior Officer's Mess Coffee Cup or Tea Cup with Matching Saucer Gold edge trim with amber or rust color Anchor and Cherry Blossom topmark- Senior Officer's Mess	Click Photo	3.5" for Cup, 5.5" for Saucer Mfr: Only Kanji markings.	$300. Set	CALL TO ORDER! 540 6549 6209
WWII Imperial Japanese Naval Academy Demitasse Coffee Cup IJN Fouled Anchor and Naval Academy Insignia instead of the Cherry Blossom. A "vet bring back"!! This is only one of two cups found by a U.S veteran in Nagasaki within just days after the Atomic Bomb dropped on Nagasaki and the Japanese Surrender. The veteran was responsible for assisting the civilian population and assessing the damage done by the atomic bomb. Perfect Condition. The beauty and certainly the historical significance of this piece is unsurpassed!		3.5" Mfr: MEITO with Kanji markings.	$325.	CALL TO ORDER!
Imperial Japanese Senior Officer's Mess After Dinner Ash Tray Gold edge trim with amber or rust color Anchor and Cherry Blossom topmark- Senior Officer's Mess	Click Photo	VERY RARE! Mfr: Meito China with Kanji markings.	$600.	CALL TO ORDER! 540 6549 6209
Imperial Japanese Navy Butter Pat Plate 2 Green Stripes on Edge, Blue Anchor and Cherry Blossom topmark	Click Photo	3" Wide	$95	CALL TO ORDER! 540 6549 6209
WWII-era Imperial Japanese Navy Condiment Spoon, Silverplate Condiment Spoon in Kings Design Pattern with Anchor and Cherry Blossom - Officer's mess. The back is hallmarked "Sasage & Co."	Click Photo	5.5" long	$195.	CALL TO ORDER! 540 6549 6209
Imperial Japanese Navy Butter Spreader, Silverplate Butter Spreader or Butter Knife with Anchor and Cherry Blossom - Officer's mess	Click Photo	5" long	$250	CALL TO ORDER! 540 6549 6209
Imperial Japanese Officer's Mess Silverware Silverplated Dinner Knife Silverplated Handle with Stainless Blade. Fouled Anchor and Cherry Blossom engraved topmark- Senior Officer's Mess	Click Photo	9" Mfr: unknown	$95.	CALL TO ORDER! 540 6549 6209
WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Stainless Teaspoon with Cherry Blossom over Fouled Anchor Insignia This Japanese Navy Spoon has that beautiful gun metal gray patina with high luster that indicates there was a high nickel content which was used by most countries during WWII so as to economize the use of needed steel	Click Photo	5" Mfr: The backstem of the handles has a "chrysanthemum" with "stainless" in english text	$95.	CALL TO ORDER! 540 659 6209
Imperial Japanese Navy Silverplate Butter Spreader, Roll and Bread Plate 2-piece Set Butter Spreader or Butter Knife with Anchor and Cherry Blossom - Officer's mess	Click Photo	butter spreader and bread plate	$395.	CALL TO ORDER! 540 6549 6209
Imperial Japanese Navy Silverplate Butter Spreader, Roll and Bread Plate, and butter pat plate 3-piece Set Silverplate Butter Spreader, Bread Plate and Butter Pat plate 3 Pieces all with Anchor and Cherry Blossom - Officer's mess	Click Photo	butter spreader, butter pat plate, and bread plate	$500.	CALL TO ORDER! 540 6549 6209
Imperial Japanese Navy Silverplate Sugar Tongs post-WWII Engraved Anchor and Cherry Blossom - Officer's mess	Click Photo	5" long	$185.	CALL TO ORDER! 540 6549 6209

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