## Vintage Hand-Painted Japanese 3-Compartment Divided Covered Tureen Dish

Up for sale is a charming, highly unique mid-century porcelain covered condiment tureen / serving dish made in Japan by Shiba. This piece is styled in a beautiful clover shape and stands on ornate, figural animal-headed feet that gracefully wrap upwards to serve as side handles.

The exterior features vivid hand-painted magenta/pink floral bouquets framed by rich burgundy accents and elegant heavy gold gilding on the handles, feet, and rim. The interior splits cleanly into three equal compartments, making it a perfect functional showpiece for serving nuts, dips, relishes, or candies.

### Item Details:

* **Brand/Maker:** Shiba (Features red "Handpainted Made in Japan" backstamp)

* **Era:** Vintage mid-century (circa 1950s/1960s)

* **Features:** 3-compartment divided interior, removable lid with loop handle, ornate figural gilded legs/handles.

* **Condition:** Beautiful vintage condition. The hand-painted floral motifs are crisp and vibrant.

No chips

Note on Lid Handle: There is a tight hairline crack running through the top medallion of the lid's loop handle (as pictured in the close-up photo5). The handle remains structurally intact, sturdy, and completely functional, but it is present and priced accordingly.

Dimensions & Specifications:

* **Diameter:** 7" inches (approx. 17.8 cm) across the widest part of the bowl

* **Height:** 4" inches (approx. 10.2 cm) total height from the base of the feet to the top of the lid finial

Features minor, natural age-related crazing under the glaze and minor shelf wear to the gold trim on the high points as expected for its age. (Please see all photos for exact condition).

A marvelous, conversational addition to an eclectic dining set or a collection of mid-century Japanese export porcelain.