An exceptional miniature porcelain three-handled vase produced in Japan during the early twentieth century, lavishly decorated in the highly prized moriage technique.

The elegant urn-shaped body is richly embellished with extensive raised enamel beadwork surrounding beautifully hand-painted reserves depicting delicate pink roses, framed by textured green and cream panels enhanced with bright gilt decoration.

Raised on three stylised feet and fitted with three elegant scroll handles, the vase reflects the influence of Art Nouveau design while showcasing the remarkable decorative techniques employed by Japanese export potteries during the late Meiji and Taishō periods. The painstaking application of raised slip decoration creates a richly textured surface that demonstrates the exceptional level of craftsmanship associated with quality Japanese export porcelain.

The underside bears the impressed mark "RC 347", believed to represent a factory or pattern reference associated with early Japanese export production. While the precise manufacturer remains unconfirmed, the quality of decoration, construction, and finishing is entirely consistent with superior Nippon-style porcelain produced for Western export markets between approximately 1900 and 1920.

What distinguishes this example is its uncommon three-handled, three-footed form, combined with exceptionally heavy moriage decoration, vibrant hand-painted floral panels, and remarkably well-preserved original gilding. The raised enamel work remains complete with no apparent losses, making it a particularly desirable collector's piece.

Maker: Japanese Export Pottery (Nippon-style)

Origin: Japan

Period: Early Twentieth Century (c. 1900–1920)

Material: Hand-painted porcelain with raised moriage enamel and gilt decoration

Markings: Impressed "RC 347" to the underside.

Measurements & Weight: Height: 7cm, Width: 4.5cm, Weight: 0.5kg

Condition Report: Offered in exceptional antique condition. Free from chips, cracks, hairlines, repairs, restoration, or crazing. The original gilt decoration is exceptionally well preserved with minimal wear, presenting as a superb collector-quality example of early twentieth-century Japanese export porcelain.