Circa 1960 Petite Bisque Porcelain Angel & Dove Vase, Japan

Description

Excellent Pre-Owned Condition.

This mid 20th-century cutie was handcrafted from bisque porcelain, which is unglazed, off white porcelain with a … more Excellent Pre-Owned Condition.

This mid 20th-century cutie was handcrafted from bisque porcelain, which is unglazed, off white porcelain with a matte appearance and texture to the touch. Holding a dove in its cupped hands, the whimsical angel’s serene appearance enhances the overall charm of the vase. Its petite shape is perfect for use as an accent on a bookshelf, table or vanity top. It measures 4” x 3” x 5” W/H/D; interior 4½” high; weight 9 oz. In excellent condition with minimal age-appropriate wear. There is one miniscule speck on the right side wing as a result of the manufacturing process (please review all photos), which does not affect its beauty or utility. It is not uncommon in older porcelain and is due to iron particles in the clay used to make the porcelain. Older clay had tiny amounts of iron residue in the mix. Over long periods of time, the iron works its way to the surface and one sees a black speck. It is said that those are actually brown because it is oxidized iron or rust. They appear black because they are so tiny. The National Potteries Corporation, or Napco, was founded in Bedford, Ohio, in 1938. Although Ohio was a center for art pottery in the middle of the 20th-century, being the home of Rookwood, Roseville and Weller, Napco only produced its own products, most vases for flowers, for a handful of years. After World War II, Napco grew rapidly by importing collectible ceramic novelty items from Japan’s ceramics manufacturing centers of Nagoya and Seto. The makers foil label is on the underside indicating this cutie was made in Japan.

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