Help ID maker of pitchers

Discussion in 'Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain' started by rink28, Mar 26, 2021.

  1. rink28

    rink28 Well-Known Member

    I found these two pieces at a local shop. They hsve no marks that I could see. They have a moraje look to them. Any ideas? Thank you for any info!

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  2. wiscbirddog

    wiscbirddog Well-Known Member

    I believe the word you mean is: moriage
     
  3. gregsglass

    gregsglass Well-Known Member

    Hi,
    I would consider those as enamel dots not moriage. Moriage is more 'toothpaste" like dragons and such which give great 3D effects. At least that is what I learned 70 years ago.
    greg
     
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  4. rink28

    rink28 Well-Known Member

    I just found this. The seller has listed as nippon. Same shape. Is that what mine are ?

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  5. Ce BCA

    Ce BCA Well-Known Member

    They are almost certainly Japanese slip trailed vases from the early 20th century, without a mark it will be very difficult to identify the factory.

    Moriage means 'heap up' in Japanese and applies to various decorative forms including enamels and gilt along with slip applied to a surface. We most commonly use the term now for Satsuma ware with trailed decoration, but it isn't a term exclusively for this.
     
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  6. 916Bulldogs123

    916Bulldogs123 Well-Known Member

    I agree Japanese. But not Nippon!
    Mikey
     
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  7. antidiem

    antidiem Well-Known Member

    Thanks, Greg, I'd have mis-labeled it as moriage too. :cat::joyful:
     
  8. janetpjohn

    janetpjohn Well-Known Member

    The large circular bits look like moriage with enamel on top of it. You can see what I mean if you zoom in.
     
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  9. antidiem

    antidiem Well-Known Member

    I did see this, Thank you, Janet
     
  10. FlThrifter

    FlThrifter Member

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  11. rink28

    rink28 Well-Known Member

    Thanks everyone. I'm looking to.sell so should I title them as japanese slip trailed tankard and pitcher? Or no?
     
  12. rink28

    rink28 Well-Known Member

  13. Ce BCA

    Ce BCA Well-Known Member

    I would use both slip trailed & moriage - many people searching for these items won't know the most correct term, and there isn't anything wrong using both terms for these pieces.
     
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  14. rink28

    rink28 Well-Known Member

    Awesome thank you!
     
  15. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    They are beautiful. Wishing you good luck with selling them, @rink28 !
     
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