Ardalt Appraisal

Ardalt Bisque Porcelain Figurine Base

This is a detailed view showing the base and undercarriage of a bisque porcelain figurine produced by Ardalt. The item is crafted from unglazed, matte-finish bisque porcelain, characterized by its creamy white tone and velvet-like texture. This specific component appears to be part of a larger, complex scene involving a carriage or wheeled vessel, indicated by the visible spoke-wheeled structures. The central pedestal features a well-preserved original foil label for 'Ardalt' with its signature 'AA' logo, further marked 'OCCUPIED JAPAN.' Below the sticker, the numeric mold mark '6158' is stamped in red, accompanied by a faint 'REGISTERED' mark. The presence of the 'Occupied Japan' marking dates this piece precisely between 1945 and 1952. The construction shows typical Mid-Century slip-casting techniques with visible mold seams and an opening used for firing gases. Condition-wise, the porcelain shows light surface soiling and shelf wear consistent with age, particularly on the contact points of the wheels, but lacks major chips or structural cracks in the visible areas. The level of detail in the casting reflects the high-quality decorative export ware popular in the post-WWII era.