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T & T Japanese Satsuma-Style Moriage Porcelain Teapot and Saucer

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:20.00 USD Estimated At:30.00 - 200.00 USD
T & T Japanese Satsuma-Style Moriage Porcelain Teapot and Saucer
A vibrant hand-painted Japanese Satsuma-style porcelain teapot with matching saucer, both decorated in the traditional moriage technique. The richly enameled surfaces feature raised, beaded detailing and figural scenes of deities and scholars in colorful robes, outlined in gold and accented with blue, orange, red, and white hues. The teapot is surmounted with a gilt finial shaped like a seated lion (shishi) and a dragon-form spout. Marked underneath in red with double square marks and circular inscription reading Hand Paint Made in Japan, dating to the mid-20th century. Tea pot measures 8"H and plate is 7" dia.

Issued: 20th century
Dimensions: See Description
Country of Origin: Japan

Condition: Age related wear. Some paint is worn or chipped.