Some undecorated pieces of Nippon are only worth a few dollars. Some pieces command between $100 and $500 depending on the piece, condition, decoration, and other factors. The value of a piece of Nippon porcelain is in the quality, size, type, and condition of the decoration and other aspects of the item too.

Is China Made in Occupied Japan valuable?

A: Your little ceramic shoes are stamped “Made in Occupied Japan.” While they do not have high monetary value, they are examples of a fascinating period in post-World War II Japan. Your little pair of ceramic shoes was made during this period. You can tell from the photographs that they were never “fine” china.