Vintage Noritake Art Deco Pierced Handle Bowl Geometric Floral Moriage Gold 11\" For Sale

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Vintage Noritake Art Deco Pierced Handle Bowl Geometric Floral Moriage Gold 11\"

AI Research and Description

• DescriptionHistorical Context & Design AnalysisThis exceptional shallow bowl exemplifies the transition period between late Art Nouveau organic forms and early, structured Art Deco geometry produced by the Morimura Brothers (Noritake) for the Western export market.The green Morimura \"M\" in wreath backstamp (\"NORITAKE / HAND PAINTED / MADE IN JAPAN\") dates this piece precisely between 1921 and 1940.The motif relies on a rigorous four-quadrant geometric symmetry, cross-secting the central cream well with a stylized black-and-gold continuous strapwork layout. This structure houses vibrant cobalt, cerulean, and marigold multi-petaled blossoms. The leaves are executed with traditional rich green gradients, accented by thick, raised enamel tubelining (moriage) that gives the floral clusters a tactile, three-dimensional definition. The outermost border transitions into a denser, scrolling foliate frame, heavily gilded to contrast against the open-work pierced handles typical of high-tier Noritake vanity and serving porcelain from the interwar era.Technical Specifications
  • Manufacturer: Noritake (Morimura Bros.)
  • Country of Origin: Japan
  • Date of Manufacture: c. 1921–1940
  • Form: Shallow center bowl / serving platter with dual pierced handles
  • Dimensions:
    • Width: 10.75 inches (27.3 cm) across the handles
    • Height: 1.75 inches (4.4 cm)
  • Backstamp / Factory Mark: Underglaze green wreath enclosing the letter \"M\" (Morimura), surmounted by \"NORITAKE\" and underlined with \"HAND PAINTED\" over \"MADE IN JAPAN\" (registered design mark).
  Objective Condition Report
  • Overall Grading: Excellent vintage condition.
  • Porcelain Body: Intact. Free of chips, cracks, hairlines, or structural restorations. Ring test yields a clear, high-pitched resonance.
  • Surface Decoration & Enamel: The central polychrome enamels and raised moriage details remain crisp, thick, and lustrous with virtually zero color flake or loss.
  • Gilding: Heavy gold overlay on the rim and open handles displays remarkable preservation. Only minute, microscopic shelf wear/rubbing is visible on the extreme outer edges of the handles under magnification.
  • Underside: Glaze is clean and bright. The unglazed foot ring shows expected, light, uniform discoloration consistent with sitting on flat surfaces for several class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" "Google Sans", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\" style=\"font-family: "Google Sans", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">
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  Noritake, Green M in Wreath, Hand Painted, Made in Japan

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