Overview
A sophisticated 8.5-inch bone china vase featuring a masterfully hand-painted botanical study of pink roses against a luminous white ground.
Preliminary identification
Noritake Bone China Hand-Painted Rose Vase by N. Kojima
Photo reference
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Story
In the decades following World War II, the Noritake company reclaimed its position as a global leader in porcelain by producing 'Nippon Toki Kaisha' labeled pieces, which were often reserved for their highest-quality domestic and specialty lines.
Maker / Origin
Noritake's history began in 1876 as a trading company, but it was the 1904 establishment of the Nippon Toki Kaisha factory that birthed the legendary porcelain we know today.
Condition & Value
The vase appears to be in excellent vintage condition with vibrant colors and remarkably intact gilding along the rim. There are no visible chips, cracks, or the 'crazing' (fine cracking of the glaze) often found in lesser ceramics. Such pristine condition in a signed piece is highly desirable for serious Noritake collectors.
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Market Analysis
Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Value Drivers
- ▲ Strong maker attribution with credible period details
- ▲ Better-than-average condition for the category
- ▲ Broader demand rises when presentation and finish feel intact
Concerns
- ▼ Decorative-only demand limits the ceiling
- ▼ Surface wear or missing provenance can compress the range fast
- ▼ Regional sale lanes often underperform specialist venues
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Comparable Sales
5 compsRegional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
SOLD
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
SOLD
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
SOLD
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
SOLD
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375
SOLD