Late 19th Century Royal Kinran Nippon Cosmos Blossoms Pitcher, Circa 1891-1920

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This hand painted water pitcher made of Royal Kinran Nippon porcelain dates back to circa 1891 -1920. The pitcher measures … Read more This hand painted water pitcher made of Royal Kinran Nippon porcelain dates back to circa 1891 -1920. The pitcher measures 8 inches in height and 5 inches in width at the base of the handle and weighs 1.3 LBS. It features a stunning floral design with pale pink and violet cosmos blossoms highlighted by white moriage-style beading, gold sprinkles, and scrolling gold and lapis blue trim. The pitcher is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks and has a Royal Kinran Nippon stamp on the bottom. Its title is "Royal Kinran Nippon" Cosmos Blossoms Pitcher," and its style is floral.

Origins and history:
The Nippon era began in 1891 after the McKinley Tariff Act was passed. This act mandated that all porcelain be labeled with its country of origin. As a result, Japanese porcelain was labeled "Nippon," which means "Japan" in Japanese. The porcelain was made specifically for export to the West, with designs and patterns that appealed to American tastes. During this time, Japan had a thriving porcelain industry that used European and American techniques. However, in 1921, the United States government changed its policy and required all Japanese imports to be labeled with "Japan" instead of "Nippon," which marked the end of the Nippon era. See less