Landscape Vase Appraisal

Noritake Style Green Handled Vase with Landscape Decoration

This is a ceramic vase, likely porcelain, with a vibrant sage green ground color. It features a traditional urn-shape with a slightly flared rim, narrow neck, broad shoulder, tapering body, and a circular foot. The vase is adorned with two delicate, upward-curving handles on the shoulder, which appear to be gilded. The rim and base also exhibit a golden or gilded accent. The primary decorative motif is an intricate landscape scene rendered in a lighter, possibly silver or light gray enamel, with additional accents in what appears to be a muted rose or copper tone. The scene depicts traditional East Asian architecture, specifically a multi-tiered pagoda-like structure and what could be a smaller pavilion, set within a natural environment with trees, foliage, and what might be a bridge or pathway. There are intricate circular or flower-like patterns near the base of the main depicted structures, possibly in relief or a thicker application of the lighter enamel, with some gilded highlights. The craftsmanship appears to be detailed, suggesting a skilled hand in both the potting and the decoration. No visible large chips, cracks, or repairs are immediately apparent from the image, but specific surface wear or crazing cannot be definitively assessed. The quality of the decorative work suggests it could be a piece from a renowned manufacturer known for decorative ceramics, with 'Notitake' mentioned in the context suggesting it may be a Noritake piece, which aligns with the style and type of decoration favored by that maker. Given the style of the landscape and architectural motifs, it likely dates from the late 19th to mid-20th century, consistent with Asian export or Japonisme styles.