Moriyama Mori-Machi was a Japanese porcelain maker active in the early twentieth century, prized today for the richness and intricacy of their hand-painted decoration.
Condition: Very good antique — crazing on both sides, light gold wear on handle, all consistent with age; no chips or cracks. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.
This square bon bon dish with its gold-covered center handle is a prime example: orange, pink, and blue florals fill the interior, framed by a rust-toned verge and an intricate border layered with red, blue, yellow, and gold. The corners are gently indented, giving the square form a graceful lightness. Stamped “Hand Painted Japan” with the Moriyama Mori-Machi mark on the back.
A striking piece for the chinoiserie collector, the maximalist decorator, or anyone who appreciates the confidence of a century-old hand at work. A remarkable and unusual gift.
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