Antique Noritake Nippon Porcelain 4Pc Smoke Set Hand Painted Horse M-Wreath For Sale

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Antique Noritake Nippon Porcelain 4Pc Smoke Set Hand Painted Horse M-Wreath

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• Historical ContextThis complete, matching four-piece porcelain smoking set represents a significant stylistic transition in Japanese export wares during the late Meiji to Taisho era (circa 1911–1921). Bearing the authentic green Morimura Brothers \"M-in-Wreath\" backstamp, this set was hand-painted specifically for the Western market.While the central vignettes showcase the high-precision naturalism characteristic of classical Nippon painters—featuring finely rendered equestrian portraits—the surrounding decoration is highly experimental. The borders utilize a complex array of geometric blocks, stylized Greek keys, Southwestern-influenced chevrons, and abstract playing card motifs. This bold juxtaposition serves as a direct stylistic precursor to the Art Deco movement of the 1920s. Complete, unbroken sets featuring all original components with this unusual geometric configuration are exceptionally difficult to source for the serious collector.Technical Breakdown & Specifications
  • Manufacturer: Nippon (Morimura Bros. / Pre-Noritake)
  • Authentication Mark: Hand-painted underglaze Green M-in-Wreath mark on the underside of all four matching components, reading \"Hand Painted NIPPON\".
  • Pattern / Motif: Central naturalistic horse portrait medallions framed by multi-color geometric block-and-chevron borders.
  Component Dimensions:
  • Tobacco Humidor (with original lid): 4.00\" Diameter x 5.25\" Height
  • Ashtray / Cigar Bowl: 3.25\" Diameter x 1.25\" Height
  • Matchbox Holder / Stand: 2.25\" Base Width x 2.75\" Height
  • Presentation Tray: 7.75\" Diameter x 0.50\" Height
  Condition Report
  • Structural Integrity: Excellent antique condition. Free of chips, cracks, hairlines, or professional restorations. All components ring true when lightly tapped.
  • Glaze & Paint Preservation: The hand-painted equestrian portraits retain their original depth and color clarity. The interior glazes are clean and stain-free. Very minor, age-appropriate thinning to the matte brown enamel trim along the high-contact rims.
  • Modifications: The presentation tray retains four modern, clear protective felt/plastic cushions on the underside to prevent surface scratching and shield the central green backstamp from shelf class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" "Google Sans", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\" style=\"font-family: "Google Sans", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">
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  Noritake, Green M in Wreath, Hand Painted, Nippon

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  Payment must be made within 4 days of the close of the listing or item will be relisted or offered to the next highest buyer.

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