{"product_id":"antique-ceramic-two-handled-jug-or-04869","title":"Antique ceramic two-handled jug or pitcher-Nippon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/9079\/7623\/files\/il_fullxfull.8400748850_rs1o_d3eabba5-97b8-49e0-84d1-3aa94296f64b.jpg?v=1787103061\" alt=\"Antique ceramic two-handled jug or pitcher-Nippon\"\u003eA rare survivor from circa 1930 — Moriyama Moriage export porcelain in pristine condition, hand-painted with a European pastoral cottage scene.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine ceramic\/porcelain with smooth warm cream glaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted European cottage scene in soft pastel colors; stylized moriage beadwork and floral moriage details near rim and handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moriyama Pottery (Moriyama Moriage), Shizuoka, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1930s (Art Deco period)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackstamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crown-and-wreath mark; \"Hand Painted Japan\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pristine — no flaking, paint loss, chipped beadwork, crazing, or wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease see photos and full provenance below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine Japanese export jug or pitcher captures the transitional decorative arts of the 1920s, seamlessly blending rustic European pictorial romance with bold modern Art Deco geometry. Crafted from fine ceramic with smooth, warm cream glaze, the vessel serves as a canvas for a delicate hand-painted pastoral village landscape with traditional European half-timbered architecture, accented by stylized moriage beadwork and floral moriage details near the rim and angular strap handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe backstamp reads \"hand painted\" and \"Japan\", which confirms its origin as a Japanese export porcelain item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBackstamp Analysis\u003cbr\u003eOrigin and maker: The stamp features a central blue logo composed of a wreath topped with a crown. This specific crown-and-wreath mark belongs to Moriyama Pottery {Moriyama Moriage} from Shizuoka, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: The plain \"Hand Painted Japan\" text without the word \"Occupied\" indicates that this piece was manufactured either during the 1920s to 1930s {pre-WWII} or the mid 1950s {post-Occupation}. Given the matte textured clay body and heavy Moriage detailing shown on the jug, it most likely dates to the 1930s Art Deco era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical Significance: During this timeframe, Japanese kilns frequently decorated export wares with idealized European or Western \"cottage in the woods\" pastoral scenes to appeal specifically to the American and European giftware markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Pristine condition — check the raised moriage dots very closely — there is no flaking, paint loss or chipped beadwork, no crazing and no wear.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thimble and Treasures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52862585340215,"sku":"antique ceramic two handled -002","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/9079\/7623\/files\/il_fullxfull.8400748850_rs1o_d3eabba5-97b8-49e0-84d1-3aa94296f64b.jpg?v=1787103061","url":"https:\/\/www.thimblesandtreasures.com\/products\/antique-ceramic-two-handled-jug-or-04869","provider":"Thimble and Treasures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}