Vintage Japanese Lusterware Teapot

This is a mid-20th century Japanese lusterware teapot, likely dating from the 1930s to the 1950s. The piece is constructed from fine porcelain and features a distinctive iridescent iridescent metallic glaze known as lusterware, characterized here by a pearlescent blue-to-purple band around the shoulder and lid. The body of the teapot is hand-painted with a scenic landscape depicting a coastal sunset with prominent silhouetted pine trees in the foreground, rendered in dark green and black strokes. The background utilizes a gradient of yellow and orange tones to represent a horizon. The teapot has a bulbous shape with a curved handle and a matching lid featuring a small round finial. The craftsmanship is typical of Japanese export ware from the Showa era, intended for the Western market. There are no visible chips or cracks shown in the primary photo, but the glaze appears to have a soft, aged patina. The handle and spout show a creamy base porcelain color. Items of this style were frequently marked 'Hand Painted Made in Japan' on the underside, indicating a mass-produced yet hand-decorated quality characteristic of the period.

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