Ceramic - Japan - 20th century

Vintage Japanese Moriage Dragonware vase – Hand-painted – Made in Japan – ca. 1930–1950 Special vintage Japanese vase, crafted in dark ceramic with a very richly decorated **Moriage dragon**. The vase is hand-decorated with a detailed dragon in relief, combined with gold-toned and colored paintings. The raised relief decoration is characteristic of Japanese **Moriage Dragonware**, where decorative elements are applied on top of the surface. The base bears the mark **“MADE IN JAPAN”**, an export marking widely used on Japanese ceramics in the first half of the 20th century. **Specifications:** * Type: Japanese Dragonware / Moriage * Material: ceramic * Height: **ca. 9.5 cm** * Decoration: hand-painted dragon and gold-colored details * Origin: Japan * Mark: **MADE IN JAPAN** * Dating: **circa 1930–1950** The piece features a striking dark background, richly worked relief decoration, and many hand-painted details. Especially the combination of the **moriage technique and dragon decoration** makes this an interesting collectible. The vase is in a **good vintage condition**, with normal signs of use and age. Given its age, slight wear to the gold decoration and small imperfections may be present. See the photos for the exact condition. A decorative and characterful example of **Japanese export ceramics from the first half of the 20th century**, interesting for collectors of Japanese ceramics, Dragonware and vintage curios. **The photos are part of the description.**

Estimate:£0.84

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