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For your consideration is a stunning, beautifully preserved Antique Japanese Porcelain Urn Vase produced by the renowned Shofu Toki Co. (Shofu Pottery) of Kyoto, Japan. Dating to the late Taishō or early Shōwa period (circa 1920s–1930s), this gorgeous export piece highlights the peak of early 20th-century Japanese ceramic craft intended for Western audiences.
Measures: approx.12.5 X 8 inches
The vase features a dramatic, hand-painted floral composition with rich blues, deep purples, and vibrant coral-orange blossoms set against an earthy, multi-tonal brown gradient background. Framed by dynamic gilded twin-scroll handles, the midsection is adorned with a raised, hand-piped Moriage relief band forming an intricate, classic scrollwork pattern.
The bottom of the base is distinctly stamped with the historical Shofu \"Double S\" trade mark circle logo, flanked by \"TRADE MARK\" and \"MADE IN JAPAN\" in an arched blue print, verifying its lineage.
Historical Context & Rarity
Founded by the visionary ceramicist Shofu Kajo III, Shofu Toki was celebrated for its high-quality porcelain bodies and advanced decorative designs. While many collectors are familiar with generic, unmarked Nippon era vases, verified signed pieces explicitly carrying the Shofu Toki Double S mark from the 1920s interwar period are far harder to come by. This is an excellent acquisition for any specialized collector of Asian art or fine antique pottery.
Item Specifications
* Manufacturer: Shofu Toki Co. (松風陶器)
* Country of Origin: Kyoto, Japan
* Estimated Era: 1920 – 1935 (Interwar Period)
* Material: Fine Porcelain / Earthenware
* Style: Classical Amphora Urn with Moriage detailing
* Primary Colors: Earthy Brown, Cobalt Blue, Coral Orange, Violet Purple
Condition Report
This item is in Good Antique Condition relative to its century-long age. The colors remain remarkably crisp, and the delicate moriage slipwork is largely intact. CHIP IS APARENT AT THE BOTTOM, SEE PICS
* Flaws to Note: There is a visible glaze chip along the outer bottom rim of the base (visible in close-up photos). Mild, age-appropriate thinning is present on the gold-gilt handles and rims. There are no major structural cracks or repairs.
* Please review all high-resolution photos closely as they serve as the definitive baseline for the condition of this piece.
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