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Art Deco Noritake Sauce Boat Pierced Underplate Russian Lacquer Motif 1920s M
AI Research and Description
- Historical Context & Motif AnalysisThe backstamp features the red "M in Wreath" (Morimura Brothers) emblem accompanied by "Hand Painted" and "Made in Japan". This specific variation of the mark establishes a definitive production timeline of 1921–1930. This era represents the peak of early Japanese export porcelain artistry prior to the structural shifts brought on by the Great Depression.The visual motif directly replicates early 20th-century Russian Lacquer Work (such as Fedoskino or Palekh styles). It features a stark black ground, hand-painted orange-red borders, stylized floral flourishes, and geometric foliage executed in heavy gilt. Rather than standard European or American Art Deco geometry, this design represents a highly specific trans-cultural fusion, combining traditional Russian folk art patterns with the iridescent, pearlescent metallic lusterware glazing techniques pioneered by Noritake's export artisans.Catalog-Style DescriptionCOMMODITY DESCRIPTIONAn antique porcelain small sauce boat (sauce dish) with a separate, unattached pierced underplate (liner). Produced by Noritake (Morimura Brothers) in Nagoya, Japan, circa 1921–1930.The set is decorated in an uncommonly found Art Deco aesthetic inspired by Russian lacquer miniature paintings. The exterior features a rich black field over-painted with vibrant vermilion orange borders, hand-applied floral medallions, and dense matte and polished gold gilt detailing. The interiors of both vessels feature a mother-of-pearl iridescent luster glaze finish. The underplate and upper rim of the sauce boat display openwork, geometric pierced cutouts characteristic of the era's advanced porcelain casting abilities.SPECIFICATIONS
- Manufacturer: Noritake / Morimura Brothers (Nagoya, Japan)
- Period: Interwar Era / Art Deco (Circa 1921–1930)
- Markings: Authentic red stamped "M" in wreath mark / "HAND PAINTED" / "MADE IN JAPAN" to the underside base of the sauce boat
- Dimensions (Sauce Boat): 3.75 in W x 6.00 in L (spout to handle tip) x 3.00 in H
- Dimensions (Underplate): 4.75 in W x 6.25 in L x 1.00 in H
CONDITION REPORT- Classification: Excellent Vintage / Antique Condition.
- Structural Integrity: Free of hairline fractures, chips, structural cracks, fleabites, or repairs.
- Glaze & Surface: The internal mother-of-pearl luster finish retains high uniformity with negligible surface abrasions.
- Gilding: Heavy gold accents show minimal shelf wear or oxidation.
- Production Anomalies: Standard kiln debris and a minor under-glaze paint smear are visible on the unglazed underside rim of the base plate, common to early century hand-painted export wares.
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