Vintage Japanese Gilded Porcelain Ewer

This small decorative porcelain ewer, manufactured in Japan and dated to 1937 per the provided provenance of E. White, features a rounded, bulbous body transitioning into a narrow neck. The piece is characterized by its heavy use of metallic gold gilding on the gadrooned base and fluted lip. A distinctive twisted, rope-style handle, also finished in gold, connects the neck to the shoulder of the vessel. The central portion of the body is finished in a smooth, cream-colored high-gloss glaze. Its craftsmanship highlights the Showa-era aesthetic often produced for the export market, combining traditional forms with Western-influenced gold accents. The gilding shows minor signs of age-related wear and light oxidation, consistent with its age. There are no immediate signs of structural cracks or significant repairs, though the glaze displays a fine sheen and slight surface patina. The proportions suggest it was intended as a bud vase or a purely ornamental cabinet piece. The underside likely contains the 'Made in Japan' stamp and the artist's or owner's mark associated with the 1937 date. Overall, it serves as a well-preserved example of pre-war Japanese ceramic export art.