Authentic Antique Nippon Moriage Ferner / Jardiniere Mark: Hand Painted Green Maple Leaf (Pre-Noritake) Era: Late 19th to Early 20th Century (c. 1891–1911)

Up for auction/sale is a stunning example of antique Nippon porcelain. This piece features the highly coveted authentic 1/4-inch Green Maple Leaf backstamp, distinguishing it from later reproductions and confirming its origin from the Morimura Brothers factory.

Design & Detail:

• Artistry: Exquisitely hand-painted with vibrant gold cabbage roses and lush foliage on a soft cream/blush w/ pink background.

• Technique: Features heavy, intricate Beaded Moriage (raised gold slip decoration) throughout the handles, rim, and floral borders.

• Style: Classic Art Nouveau/Victorian aesthetic with heavy gold gilding.

• Shape: This is an exquisite example of Nippon porcelain featuring a tapered cylindrical body and a beautiful scalloped rim. It sits on a smooth, flat base and is decorated with hand-painted pink cabbage roses and heavy gold beaded Moriage..

Dimensions:

• Height: Approximately 5 1/8 inches.

• Diameter: Approximately 5 inches.

Condition: Excellent antique condition. The porcelain is free of chips, cracks, or hairlines. There is light, age-appropriate wear to the gold gilt on high-contact points, consistent with a piece over 100 years old. The colors remain bright and the moriage beading is remarkably intact. There is some dirt on the top rim that is not glazed.  See photos.