Japanese Lustreware Teapot

This is a vintage ceramic teapot featuring a round body with a distinctive lustreware finish, likely originating from Japan during the mid-20th century (circa 1930s-1950s). The teapot is constructed from fine porcelain or bone china, characterized by a creamy white base color. It is decorated with a wide horizontal band of peach or apricot-toned iridescent lustre glaze around the upper shoulder, which is repeated on the lid. A prominent Art Deco-inspired medallion serves as a focal point, featuring a stylized sunburst or floral motif in red, yellow, and black, enclosed within a geometric border and anchored by a teal lotus-like base. The handle is gracefully curved with an inner thumb rest, and both the handle and the spout tip show integrated lustre accents. The spout is slender and upward-curving. While the maker's mark is not visible, the style is highly characteristic of 'Made in Japan' export ware from the Noritake or Marutaki era. The condition appears good with no visible cracks or chips, though minor shelf wear on the base and slight thinning of the delicate gold-trimmed edges are typical for a piece of this vintage. The high-gloss finish and chromatic vibrancy indicate a well-preserved piece of decorative tableware with strong period-specific aesthetics.

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