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Vintage Japanese Moriage dragonware vase, hand-painted with a raised dragon in relief, made in Japan circa 1930–1950, porcelain ceramic, height 9.5 cm and width 6.5 cm, in good vintage condition and original/official.
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Vintage Japanese Moriage Dragonware vase – Hand-painted – Made in Japan – ca. 1930–1950
Special vintage Japanese vase, crafted in dark ceramic with a very richly decorated **Moriage dragon**.
The vase is hand-decorated with a detailed dragon in relief, combined with gold-toned and colored paintings. The raised relief decoration is characteristic of Japanese **Moriage Dragonware**, where decorative elements are applied on top of the surface.
The base bears the mark **“MADE IN JAPAN”**, an export marking widely used on Japanese ceramics in the first half of the 20th century.
**Specifications:**
* Type: Japanese Dragonware / Moriage
* Material: ceramic
* Height: **ca. 9.5 cm**
* Decoration: hand-painted dragon and gold-colored details
* Origin: Japan
* Mark: **MADE IN JAPAN**
* Dating: **circa 1930–1950**
The piece features a striking dark background, richly worked relief decoration, and many hand-painted details. Especially the combination of the **moriage technique and dragon decoration** makes this an interesting collectible.
The vase is in a **good vintage condition**, with normal signs of use and age. Given its age, slight wear to the gold decoration and small imperfections may be present. See the photos for the exact condition.
A decorative and characterful example of **Japanese export ceramics from the first half of the 20th century**, interesting for collectors of Japanese ceramics, Dragonware and vintage curios.
**The photos are part of the description.**
Vintage Japanese Moriage Dragonware vase – Hand-painted – Made in Japan – ca. 1930–1950
Special vintage Japanese vase, crafted in dark ceramic with a very richly decorated **Moriage dragon**.
The vase is hand-decorated with a detailed dragon in relief, combined with gold-toned and colored paintings. The raised relief decoration is characteristic of Japanese **Moriage Dragonware**, where decorative elements are applied on top of the surface.
The base bears the mark **“MADE IN JAPAN”**, an export marking widely used on Japanese ceramics in the first half of the 20th century.
**Specifications:**
* Type: Japanese Dragonware / Moriage
* Material: ceramic
* Height: **ca. 9.5 cm**
* Decoration: hand-painted dragon and gold-colored details
* Origin: Japan
* Mark: **MADE IN JAPAN**
* Dating: **circa 1930–1950**
The piece features a striking dark background, richly worked relief decoration, and many hand-painted details. Especially the combination of the **moriage technique and dragon decoration** makes this an interesting collectible.
The vase is in a **good vintage condition**, with normal signs of use and age. Given its age, slight wear to the gold decoration and small imperfections may be present. See the photos for the exact condition.
A decorative and characterful example of **Japanese export ceramics from the first half of the 20th century**, interesting for collectors of Japanese ceramics, Dragonware and vintage curios.
**The photos are part of the description.**
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
20th century
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Ceramic
Height
9.5 cm
Width
6.5 cm
Condition
Fair condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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