Moriage Style Hand-Painted Porcelain Vase
Decorative art, Japanese porcelain vessel • Japanese manufacturer for the export market; likely a studio in the Nagoya or Seto region
Style & Movement
Modern Japanese Export (Nippon/Early Noritake style)
Medium & Technique
Porcelain with hand-painted polychrome enamels and moriage (slip-relief) decoration
Creation Period
Early 20th Century, specifically the Taisho to early Showa era (circa 1920-1940)
Dimensions & Format
Medium-sized decorative vase; approximately 8 to 12 inches in height with a square-footed base
Subject Description
A decorative vessel featuring apple green ground glaze with raised moriage beading and patterns. These pieces often depicted stylized floral motifs, landscapes, or geometric scrolls for the Western market.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; showing typical signs of age and handled use
Estimated Market Value
$40.00 - $85.00 USD
Auction Estimate
$30.00 - $60.00 USD
Provenance History
Indications of modern retail or resale history (sticker 6 12 999). Backstamp in red reads 'HAND PAINT MADE IN JAPAN' with a central lozenge logo.
Art Historical Significance
Represents the period of Japanese industrial expansion between the world wars when porcelain production shifted from fine Satsuma and Imari styles to affordable, high-volume hand-painted wares for global export.
Notable Features
Features a distinct green ground with 'piped' slip decoration (moriage) and a red lozenge-style export mark typical of 1920s-30s Japanese ceramics.
Condition Issues
Minor loss to the raised orange moriage beading along the base edge; firing impurities on the unglazed foot rim; potential surface grime in the crevices of the relief work.
Conservation Recommendations
Dry dust only or clean with a soft, damp cloth. Avoid abrasive chemicals which can strip the thin hand-painted enamel and gold leaf (if present).