Porcelain Creamer – Dow Sie Cot Ure – Antique
$22.00
1 in stock
A very light and delicate creamer. The mark “Dow Sie 30 Cot Ure” identifies this pitcher as antique Japanese porcelain produced by the Nagoya Potteries Shippo Kaisha (NPSK). ~ 2.75″h x 5″w x 4″d. See this video.
Key Identification Details
- Maker: Nagoya Potteries Shippo Kaisha (NPSK).
- Origin: Japan, produced during the late Meiji Era.
- Age: These pieces typically date to the late 19th century, specifically between 1880 and 1891. The mark is considered a “Pre-Nippon” mark, used before the McKinley Tariff Act of 1891 required imports to the U.S. to be clearly marked with their country of origin (e.g., “Nippon” or “Japan”).
- Style: While the mark is Japanese, the piece is often described as having a German-style aesthetic, featuring hand-painted floral designs, heavy gold gilt trim, and enameled details.
Features & Value
- Design: The pitcher features a scalloped body with hand-painted yellow and purple flowers, accented by intricate gold scrollwork, a pink-tinted rim and handle, and a faint blue tinted upper body.
- Rarity: Collectors often describe pieces with this specific “Dow Sie 30 Cot Ure” mark as extremely hard to find.
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