Vintage Japanese Lusterware Poppy Teapot

This is a vintage Japanese porcelain teapot featuring a classic lusterware finish. The vessel displays a bulbous body with a tapered base and a stepped shoulder leading to a matching lid with a round finial. The primary decorative motif consists of large, hand-painted orange and red poppies with black centers and green foliage, encircling the center of the pot against a white background. This central band is framed by a light blue iridescent luster glaze on the upper portion and lid, while the lower base and spout transition into a peachy-orange luster tone. The handle is finished in a coordinating blue metallic sheen. The lusterware technique gives the ceramic a pearlescent, metallic quality common in mid-20th-century Japanese imports (roughly 1930s-1950s). The construction shows fine proportions with a high-arching geometric handle and a curved spout. While maker's marks are not visible from this angle, they are typically found on the underside (often 'Hand Painted Made in Japan'). The condition appears generally good with original color depth, though some minor rubbing to the luster glaze and light surface wear consistent with age and occasional use may be present upon closer tactile inspection. The craftsmanship is typical of high-quality Japanese export porcelain of the Art Deco influenced period.