Antique Nippon Moriage Teapot, Hand Painted Cherry Blossoms, Porcelain 1911

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View Antique Nippon Moriage Teapot, Hand Painted Cherry Blossoms, Porcelain 1911 with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Stunning Antique Japanese Nippon Moriage Teapot – Hand-Painted Gold Cherry Blossoms (Circa 1911-1921). This teapot showcases magnificent hand-applied Moriage work—a skilled technique involving raised, slip-trailed clay piping that creates a beautiful, tactile texture along the borders of the floral design. Stunning Antique Japanese Nippon Moriage Teapot – Hand-Painted Gold Cherry Blossoms (Circa 1911-1921) Featuring a classic "Nippon" backstamp on the bottom, this piece confidently dates back to the historic era between 1911 and 1921, before the US import laws required markings to switch to "Japan." The Artistry & Design: This teapot showcases magnificent hand-applied Moriage work—a skilled technique involving raised, slip-trailed clay piping that creates a beautiful, tactile texture along the borders of the floral design. The body is adorned with elegant hand-painted cherry blossoms (sakura) and trailing leaves rendered in a brilliant, glowing gold gilt over a clean white porcelain ground. The graceful curved handle, spout, and matching lid finial are all beautifully accented with rich gold gilding. Details & Dimensions: Era: Antique / Meiji-Taisho Period (1911 - 1921) - see photo of Morimura "M-in-Wreath" mark Manufacturer: Morimura Brothers (Early Noritake) Specific Mark: Green "M in Wreath" export stamp (Van Patten's #52 classification) Origin: Japan (Stamped "Nippon" on base) Material: Fine Porcelain, Gold Gilt Design: Cherry Blossoms & Moriage Scrollwork Condition: Excellent antique condition. No chips or cracks. Gold remains in tact. Dimensions: 5.5 inches tall and 8.5 inches wide from the tip of the spout to the edge of the handle Perfect as a centerpiece for a tea party, a thoughtful gift for a vintage lover, or a prominent display piece in a china cabinet. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Cultures & Ethnicities › Asian › 1900-Now › Japanese › Teapots & Tea Sets. Brand: Nippon.

Brand

Nippon

Country of Origin

Japan

Culture

Japanese

Handmade

Yes