Japanese Moriage Meiji PERIOD - 1868-1912 Hand Painted Vase w/ POISON NOTICE.

This is a Japanese Moriage vase, likely from the Meiji era (1868-1912) or early 20th century.

Moriage Technique:

Moriage refers to a raised decoration technique used on Japanese pottery, where clay slip is applied to create a three-dimensional surface, similar to frosting on a cake.

Characteristics:

These vases often feature hand-painted designs, gilding with gold leaf, and intricate details like the birds and flowers seen in this example.

Origin:

Many Moriage pieces, especially those marked with the Poison warning were produced in Japan between 1891 and 1921, a period influenced by the U.S. McKinley Tariff Act.

8.5” H x 3” at the top x 2.5” at the base x 4.5” at the widest