Product Details

* Origin: Made in Japan (Nagoya region export) * Era: Circa 1920s–1930s (Taisho / Early Showa era) * Backstamp: Red circular cherry blossom (sakura) mark reading "Hand Painted / Made in Japan" * Design: Picturesque hand-painted European-style windmill landscape by a lake, set against a vibrant purple and yellow sunset sky. Condition Report: * Overall Condition: Very good vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or hairline fractures. * Wear: Displays minor, expected paint wear and light surface scuffs consistent with a century-old decorative object. * Manufacturing Features a tiny, authentic kiln/iron spot (firing defect) under the glaze near the rim. This is a common characteristic of early 20th-century Japanese porcelain manufacturing and serves as a testament to its genuine age. Measurements & Use: * Dimensions: 7.5" Due to the age and hand-painted nature of the glaze, this piece is recommended for decorative use only and should not be microwaved or placed in a dishwasher.