Pair of Nakasima Japan Miniature Jugs, Dragonware Moriage Porcelain, Orange Lustre and Gold Finish, 1930s

Set of two miniature porcelain jugs from the Nakasima manufacture, Japan, produced in the 1930s.

History: Manufactured during the early Showa era, these pieces represent the sophistication of Japanese export porcelain known as Dragonware. The Nakasima firm was noted for the expert application of the Moriage technique, consisting of hand-applied liquid clay relief, and the use of metallic lustre finishes that provide a characteristic iridescent glow of the period.

Details and features:
- Period: 1930s.
- Technique: Dragonware with Moriage relief and orange lustre glaze.
- Measurements: Height of 6.5 cm (2.56 inches) per unit.
- Weight: Jug A: 50 g (1.76 oz); Jug B: 42 g (1.48 oz).
- Material: White porcelain, polychrome enamels, and gold.
- Condition: Excellent preservation with no fractures, cracks, or restorations. Insignificant wear to the gold patina, consistent with age.

Collection value: High-quality set for collectors of Oriental porcelain or Art Deco and Orientalist style interior decoration.