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Vintage Mid-Century Japanese Majolica-Style Floral Ceramic Pitcher
Vintage Mid-Century Japanese Majolica-Style Floral Ceramic Pitcher
Regular price
$26.95 USD
Regular price
$36.00 USD
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$26.95 USD
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Bring a touch of warm, European-inspired mid-century artistry to your home decor with this gorgeous Vintage Japanese Majolica-Style Ceramic Pitcher. Finished in a rich, high-gloss amber-ochre glaze, this decorative creamer features a beautifully embossed, three-dimensional design. One side displays two vibrant, sun-yellow peony blossoms framed by rich green leaves, while the reverse side highlights a crisp, sculptural green leaf spray.
With its elegant, asymmetrical organic rim, a fluted column base, and an ornately scrolled, comfortable handle, this piece perfectly mirrors the rustic luxury of traditional Victorian Majolica art pottery. Bearing an authentic stamped "JAPAN" mark on its base ring, this vintage ceramic pitcher styles beautifully as a small flower vase for fresh blooms, a functional kitchen creamer, or a standalone statement piece on a cottage-style windowsill or open shelf display.
✨ Product Highlights & Collector's Provenance
- 🇯🇵 Authentic Japanese Craftsmanship: Features a clean, impressed "JAPAN" origin backstamp beneath the glaze on the bottom foot ring, dating this piece to the mid-20th century.
- 🌸 Scattered Three-Dimensional Relief: High-relief detailing showcases beautifully hand-painted yellow peony blooms and rich green botanical accents.
- 🏺 Majolica-Style Aesthetic: Finished in a luminous, high-gloss amber-ochre glaze that gathers in the details to create natural shadow, depth, and vintage character.
- ☕ Versatile Display Options: Features a functional pouring spout and a beautifully scrolled, elegant handle, making it a great accent piece or rustic creamer.
- ⚖️ Substantial Weight: At a solid 10.8 oz, this pitcher provides a premium, weighted feel in hand that reflects its high-fired ceramic quality.
📐 Specifications & Dimensions
Please note: Minor production glaze variations are completely standard hallmarks of vintage mid-century kiln manufacturing.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Vintage Decorative Pitcher / Ceramic Creamer |
| Height | 5.75 inches |
| Weight | 10.8 ounces |
| Material | Glazed Ceramic / Art Stoneware |
| Design Motif | Embossed Peonies & Green Leaves on Amber Ochre |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
🔍 Condition & Vintage Character
- 🌟 Excellent Vintage Condition: This pitcher is free of structural cracks, deep scratches, chips, or repairs.
- 🧪 Authentic Kiln Character: Features a tiny, minor factory glaze pinhole/pop on the body surface near the lower handle attachment.
- 🎨 Artisan Glaze Details: Exhibits natural dark glaze pooling, pooling lines, and hand-dipped finish smudges around the inner rim and interior base plate. These are original manufacturing characteristics from the Japanese factory and do not impact the durability or charm of the piece.
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