Antique Japanese Export Porcelain Pitcher - Cobalt Blue & Gold Bird Motif - Translucent Footed Square Diamond Creamer, c. 1890-1920
A truly exquisite find for collectors of antique Asian export porcelain and turn-of-the-century aesthetic ceramics. This striking square porcelain pitcher features a clever geometric design, molded so that the handle and pouring spout align perfectly on opposite diamond points.
Crafted during the late Meiji to Taisho era (circa 1890–1920), this piece beautifully showcases the convergence of Western Victorian geometric forms with traditional Japanese nature motifs.
Art & Production Details:
• Translucent Fine Porcelain: When held to a light source or illuminated from within, the highly vitrified white porcelain walls exhibit a beautiful, crisp translucency, a hallmark of quality antique export wares.
• Hand-Painted Cobalt & Raised Gold: The body is decorated by hand with a striking underglaze cobalt blue depiction of a bird nestled among flowing reeds and grasses. The artwork is beautifully elevated by an overglaze technique featuring slightly raised metallic gold outlines that track the contours of the scenery and line the rim and handle.
• Specialized Footed Mold: The bottom of the pitcher features a glazed, recessed center resting on four distinct, unglazed rounded corner feet. This specialized firing technique was utilized in high-heat kilns to prevent the geometric square body from warping or fusing to the kiln shelf during production.
Condition & Markings:
As is common with small utility and cabinet pieces from this era, this item is unmarked (originally relying on a paper export label that has long since washed away). It shows beautiful character consistent with age, including classic wear to the unglazed foot pads. Please review photos for a full view of the hand-painted details.
Dimensions:
[Insert Height] H x [Insert Width from Spout to Handle] W
Care Instructions:
To preserve the delicate, raised overglaze gold linework, this antique porcelain should be gently hand-washed only. Do not use abrasive sponges, and do not place in a microwave or dishwasher.
A truly exquisite find for collectors of antique Asian export porcelain and turn-of-the-century aesthetic ceramics. This striking square porcelain pitcher features a clever geometric design, molded so that the handle and pouring spout align perfectly on opposite diamond points.
Crafted during the late Meiji to Taisho era (circa 1890–1920), this piece beautifully showcases the convergence of Western Victorian geometric forms with traditional Japanese nature motifs.
Art & Production Details:
• Translucent Fine Porcelain: When held to a light source or illuminated from within, the highly vitrified white porcelain walls exhibit a beautiful, crisp translucency, a hallmark of quality antique export wares.
• Hand-Painted Cobalt & Raised Gold: The body is decorated by hand with a striking underglaze cobalt blue depiction of a bird nestled among flowing reeds and grasses. The artwork is beautifully elevated by an overglaze technique featuring slightly raised metallic gold outlines that track the contours of the scenery and line the rim and handle.
• Specialized Footed Mold: The bottom of the pitcher features a glazed, recessed center resting on four distinct, unglazed rounded corner feet. This specialized firing technique was utilized in high-heat kilns to prevent the geometric square body from warping or fusing to the kiln shelf during production.
Condition & Markings:
As is common with small utility and cabinet pieces from this era, this item is unmarked (originally relying on a paper export label that has long since washed away). It shows beautiful character consistent with age, including classic wear to the unglazed foot pads. Please review photos for a full view of the hand-painted details.
Dimensions:
[Insert Height] H x [Insert Width from Spout to Handle] W
Care Instructions:
To preserve the delicate, raised overglaze gold linework, this antique porcelain should be gently hand-washed only. Do not use abrasive sponges, and do not place in a microwave or dishwasher.