Art Deco Noritake Luster Porcelain Bridesmaid Flapper Talcum Powder Shaker 6\" For Sale

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Art Deco Noritake Luster Porcelain Bridesmaid Flapper Talcum Powder Shaker 6\"

AI Research and Description

• Product DescriptionAesthetic & Motif Analysis
  This striking single-unit porcelain talcum powder shaker represents a premium, larger-scale sculptural work within the Noritake \"Southern Belle\" or \"Bridesmaid\" archetype. The figure is modeled as a classic 1920s flapper girl with an elegant, elongated posture. She wears a vibrant coral-red cloche hat adorned with a deep green geometric accent band [L7Rrq0]. Her bobbed black hair frames a finely hand-painted face with delicate features, heavily rouged cheeks, and distinct red lips [Tws_qa].The figure\'s drop-waist dress features a bodice in a rich, non-iridescent cobalt blue glaze, contrasting beautifully with the voluminous periwinkle lusterware skirt. The front of the skirt is decorated with a heavily enameled, asymmetrical floral spray showcasing vibrant orange, yellow, and magenta blossoms [Tws_qa]. Running vertically down the sides and back of the iridescent skirt are crisp, hand-painted geometric stripes in alternating plum and violet tones, terminating neatly at the base [5_4RZU, qTw6Fx]. The apex of the cloche hat functions as the sifter, featuring seven precision-pierced powder dispensing holes [Shmsge].Technical Specifications
  • Manufacturer: Noritake (Morimura Bros.)
  • Country of Origin: Japan
  • Production Era: circa 1921–1930
  • Material: Hard-paste porcelain
  • Glaze Type: Iridescent periwinkle luster combined with high-gloss cobalt overglaze and dense polychrome matte enamels
  • Dimensions: 6.25\" Height × 3.00\" Base Diameter
  Maker’s Marks & Authentication
  • Base Mark: Stamped in a rich overglaze red-brown enamel with the authentic Morimura factory wreath mark surrounding the letter \"M,\" underscored by \"Hand Painted\" and \"Made in Japan\" [ozWwyZ]. This specific red-brown iteration of the wreath mark is highly documented on specialized shapes and premium vanity items intended for the upper-tier Western market.
  Condition Report
  • Overall Status: Very Good to Excellent vintage condition, showing excellent structural stability and preservation of the delicate facial paint.
  • Porcelain: Free of chips, flakes, hairlines, structural cracks, or restoration of any kind. Interior is clean and free of packed powder residue.
  • Glaze & Enamels: The periwinkle luster glaze retains high iridescence. Consistent with its age and utilitarian function as a vanity object, a few minor, faint surface hairline scratches are present on the reverse side of the skirt glaze upon close inspection under direct light [5_4RZU]. The dense polychrome floral enamels and the bright red hat glaze are excellently preserved with no flecking or dry adhesion loss.
  • Hardware / Accessories: Base features an open, unthreaded circular filling port [pKYNBr]. The original closure plug is absent.
  Historical ContextWhile smaller condiment components are more frequently encountered, large-format figural vanity items like this 6.25-inch talcum shaker represent a distinct tier of production for Morimura Brothers. These objects were retailed through high-end Western department stores as luxury dresser sets. The stylized vertical striping on the skirt and the stark, color-blocked cloche hat capture the distinct influence of French Art Deco fashion illustrators of the mid-1920s, blending sculptural form seamlessly with every day utility.Backstamp

Noritake, Red M in Wreath, Hand Painted, Made in Japan

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All items sold and shipped as shown. I double box in most cases. Any item under one pound will be shipped (unless you choose otherwise) USPS first class, items over one pound will ship USPS priority. Most International shipping is done first class international or international.

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OOPS

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