Porcelain Vase With Japanese Motifs By Moriyama Mori-Machi

This vase represents Japanese export porcelain produced in the mid-20th century, featuring traditional decorative elements such as torii gates, stylized waves, and natural landscapes rendered in gold relief against a blue ground. Moriyama Mori-Machi was a pottery manufacturer active in Japan during the post-war period, creating decorative wares primarily for Western markets. These pieces combined traditional Japanese aesthetic motifs with production techniques suited to export demand, often featuring moriage (raised enamel) decoration and hand-painted details.

Such vases appeal to collectors of Japanese export porcelain, vintage home décor enthusiasts, and those interested in mid-century Asian decorative arts. The combination of traditional Japanese imagery with accessible pricing made these pieces popular in American and European households during the 1950s-1970s. Today, they are valued for their nostalgic charm, craftsmanship, and representation of cross-cultural artistic exchange during the post-war era.

$25 - $75

Very Good

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15%

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Memphis, TN 38104

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Tuesday, 4/28, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

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