Vintage Japanese 1000 Thousand Faces Teapot-Hand Painted Porcelain-Kutani Style

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Vintage Japanese “Thousand Faces” porcelain teapot, c.1920-1940. Made in Japan, this elaborate export ware features the traditional 1000 Faces decoration … Read more Vintage Japanese “Thousand Faces” porcelain teapot, c.1920-1940. Made in Japan, this elaborate export ware features the traditional 1000 Faces decoration with rows of individually rendered figures, brilliant polychrome enamels, extensive gilt accents, floral borders and a sculptural lidded form. Often associated with Kutani-style Japanese porcelain, Thousand Faces wares became popular decorative export pieces during the early 20th century. Base bears Japanese characters and “Made in Japan.”

Dimensions: 7.25"H × 7"W handle to spout × 4"D. See less