Antique Noritake Hand-Painted 6.5" Mantel Vases - Pair | "Tree in the Meadow" With Gilded C-Scroll Handles, C. 1920s

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An exceptional, true matching pair of pre-WWII antique Noritake porcelain mantel vases featuring the highly collectible "Tree in the Meadow" … Read more An exceptional, true matching pair of pre-WWII antique Noritake porcelain mantel vases featuring the highly collectible "Tree in the Meadow" (Scenic Landscape) pattern. Hand-painted by skilled artisans in Japan, this particular pair dates precisely between 1921 and 1940, verified by the authentic green "M in Wreath" (Morimura Brothers) backstamp on the base. Standing at a charming and highly collectible 6.5 inches tall, these cabinet-sized pieces are beautifully framed by dual, elegant semicircle "C-scroll" handles on the shoulders, boasting their original brilliant gold gilding. What makes this pair truly special is the exquisite thematic narrative captured across the two pieces. Rather than being simple duplicates, the hand-painted details subtly depict two different times of day: The Mid-Day Vase: Features shorter shadows pulled close to the shoreline, bathed in a brighter, midday ambient glow. The Dusk/Sunset Vase: Features noticeably longer, deeper reflections extending across the lake water, capturing the stretching shadows of a late afternoon sunset. As entirely hand-painted vintage objects, they showcase delightful, minute variations in the brushwork—giving each piece its own unique heartbeat while balancing each other perfectly as a symmetrical mantel display.
SHIPPING NOTE: These delicate 1920s porcelain vases are safely configured for professional parcel shipping. They will be securely handled, double-boxed, and padded by certified packing professionals via the premium Chairish Drop Off & Go program to ensure their absolute protection and pristine arrival See less