House-shaped Japanese Tea Caddy with Geisha Motif
Decorative export porcelain from the first half of the 20th century
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A beautifully shaped tea caddy in white porcelain, richly decorated with a classic geisha motif. The jar's distinct rectangular shape with sloping shoulders makes it a very attractive decorative piece. The motif depicts two women in kimonos in a serene landscape, framed by hanging wisteria and blooming irises in vivid shades of iron red, blue, and green. A characterful small collector's item with fine craftsmanship. This tea caddy is missing its lid.
The story of this object
The item bears a classic mark featuring the rising sun and the text for Nihon (Nippon), meaning Japan, and below it the text Tokusei, meaning specially made. This type of marking is characteristic of the high-quality porcelain produced in Japan for export to the West during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
- Era
- First half of the 20th century
- Material
- Porcelain
- Dimensions
- Height approx. 3.9 in (10 cm)
- Condition
- Well-preserved condition with vibrant colors and a fine luster in the glaze. The lid is missing.
- Origin
- Japan