{"product_id":"japanese-teapot","title":"Japanese Meiji Period Moriage Teapot – Sharkskin Glaze 1895–1912","description":"\u003cp\u003eA highly unusual and beautifully decorated Japanese Meiji period ceramic teapot, featuring the distinctive textured sharkskin glaze associated with Japanese ceramics of the late 19th and early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rounded body is finished in a warm cream coloured granular glaze, providing a striking ground for the elaborate moriage decoration. Raised white slip forms an intricate botanical motif across the body, embellished with individually applied green enamel dots, while the upper section is decorated with hand painted cobalt blue scrolling and spot motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe teapot retains its original domed cover with decorative knop, together with the original pierced ceramic interior strainer, an especially attractive feature of this example. The handle and spout continue the decorative scheme, giving the piece a remarkably cohesive appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of the unusual sharkskin textured surface, raised moriage decoration and Western-influenced teapot form is characteristic of Japanese ceramics produced for both domestic \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good antique condition, with no obvious major damage. Please study photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particularly decorative and unusual example of Meiji Japanese art pottery, ideal for collectors of Japanese ceramics and beautifully suited to display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Platts Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59059076366681,"sku":null,"price":76.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/5591\/8937\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_9bb546b1-57f1-4215-b9eb-d31018e49216.jpg?v=1787502641","url":"https:\/\/www.plattsantiques.com\/products\/japanese-teapot","provider":"Platts Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}