Antique Noritake Teapot/Chocolate Pot: Hand Painted Porcelain (1891-1921) Nippon

$ 21.12

Original/Reproduction: Original Maker: Noritake Age: 1891 to 1921 Color: Multi-Color Country of Origin: Japan Country/Region of Origin: Japan Unit Quantity: 1 Style: Antique Material: fine porcelain

Description

Antique Noritake Teapot/Chocolate Pot: Hand Painted Porcelain (1891-1921) Nippon. Chocolate pots like this were produced for the Western market in the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, when serving hot chocolate in formal settings was fashionable. This pot, with a tall, slender form, a graceful curved handle, fitted lid, and spout designed for serving hot chocolate. Its decoration includes a striking black enamel border with floral sprays and heavy gold gilt detailing, a hallmark of Nippon’s export luxury porcelain.Chocolate pots like this were produced for the Western market in the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, when serving hot chocolate in formal settings was fashionable. This piece reflects both the artistry of Noritake Nippon porcelain and the social traditions of its time.