Description
Vintage Japanese Dragonware Moriage Teacup and Saucer.
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Dragonware: refers to Japanese export porcelain or pottery, typically decorated with raised dragon motifs using a technique called moriage.
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Moriage: involves building up raised designs using a thick mixture of clay and water (slip), sometimes likened to cake frosting.
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This style of porcelain, also known as “kyo-yaki” or “Kyoto Satsuma,” originated in the Kyoto region of Japan.
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Dragonware dates back to around the 1880s and was primarily intended for the export market, particularly to the United States.
- The designs often feature detailed depictions of dragons, symbols of power and good fortune in Japanese culture, surrounded by traditional motifs like clouds and flames.
