Nippon Tokusei (Japansk export)
Japanese Blue and White Porcelain Tea Caddy
Classic motif decorated with prunus blossom pattern
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A beautifully shaped tea caddy with lid in white porcelain, richly decorated with classic blue underglaze painting. The motif depicts a gnarled, blooming prunus tree – a traditional Asian symbol for the arrival of spring and endurance. The jar's distinctive, rectangular shape with sloped shoulders makes it a very beautiful interior decor piece.
The story of this object
The item bears a classic mark with the rising sun and the characters for Nihon (Nippon) meaning Japan, and below that Tokusei meaning specially made. This type of marking is characteristic of the high-quality porcelain produced in Japan for export to the Western world during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
- Maker
- Nippon Tokusei (Japansk export)
- Era
- Early 20th century
- Material
- Porcelain
- Dimensions
- Height approx. 4.7 in (12 cm) incl. lid
- Condition
- Very fine, well-preserved vintage condition with age-related patina.
- Origin
- Japan