Japanese Moriage Teapot

Japanese Moriage Teapot A dark brown glazed earthenware teapot featuring hand-painted floral moriage decoration and gold accents. Moriage is a decorative technique in Japanese ceramics where slip or clay is piped onto the surface to create a raised, relief effect. These teapots were produced in large quantities for export to the Western market, particularly following World War II, during the Occupied Japan period, becoming a popular collectible style of functional decorative art.