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Nippon Inkwell with Moriage
| Categories | Ceramics/Porcelain "Named" Makers |
| Material | Porcelain |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | Nippon |
| Origin | Japan |
| Date or Era | circa 1920 |
| Measuring | 3 ½” x 3 ½” x 3 ¾” high |
Hand painted Nippon inkwell with the M in Wreath for the importers Morimura Bros. in green, dating it to post 1911. The inkwell has a pattern with an alternating rooster and a leaf pattern repeated on the opposite sides. The corners and sloped shoulders are decorated with black moriage on light green with white and rust colored slip beads. The lid has a stylized floral pattern.
Sold for $75 in November 2023
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