Hello Lynne, I’m very glad that you chose Mearto for your online appraisal, Considering the photographs, overall pattern, knot density and the colours, I concluded that this is an Entirely Hand Painted Nippon Morimura Gumi Porcelain Vase. The piece dates back to the period from 1891 to 1911. The piece was hand decorated in the style of the early 20th and late 19th century with an average quality craftsmanship. The piece's were made for export purposes and hence partly imitates the European Ceramics. The vase is shaped like a pitcher although it wasn't really made for active use. The piece is a matte tone of green with bisque apliques in white colours. The stopper, the base and the lobe of the piece is decorated with meander designs. The rest of the decoration is floral. The main decoration on the piece is a depiction of an older man, likely a depiction of a cardinal or bishop figure. Moriage technique was used on the piece, which is an embossed rendering technique seen in Japanese pottery from the late 19th century onward. The piece was part of a series called Monastic Series and drew inspiration from Catholic themes. The type of shape was sometimes referred as Whiskey Jug but likely not with this purpose. The mark underneath the piece was named the Maple Leaf Nippon Mark and was used in the suggested periods. The piece is in good condition with small signes of use and age. Entirely hand painted. Dimensions: 8.5 Inches High, 17,25 Inches of Circumference Condition: The piece is in good condition with small signes of use and age. Provenance: The current owner's husband's family owned the piece for a long time. 150-250$. Please don’t hesitate to reach us again for more online appraisals on your precious items, thank you for choosing Mearto.
