1963 Style House Contessa Fine China Made in Japan: 7,700 ppm Lead in decorative elements (90 ppm is unsafe for kids.)
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1963 Style House Contessa Fine China Made in Japan: 7,700 ppm Lead in decorative elements (90 ppm is unsafe for kids.)

When tested with an XRF instrument this “Made in Japan” Style House dish (Contessa pattern) from 1963 had the following readings. Decorative elements on food surface of dish ( images above): Lead (Pb): 7,700 +/- 170 ppm Cadmium (Cd): 16 +/- 7 ppm Chromium (Cr): 2,604 +/- 116 ppm Zinc (Zn): 1,119 +/- 64 ppm…