Vintage 1950s Meito Japan Porcelain Covered Sugar Bowl Hand Painted Floral Gilt For Sale

Beautiful vintage Meito China covered sugar bowl, made in Japan and dating to approximately the 1950s.

This ornate porcelain piece features hand-painted multicolor floral decoration against a soft ivory ground, accented with elaborate gold gilt scrollwork. The elegant footed form is finished with two sculpted handles and a fitted lid topped by a decorative gold finial.

A particularly attractive example of mid-century Japanese export porcelain, with a romantic, traditional look that displays beautifully on its own or alongside vintage china and tea service pieces.

DETAILS:

• Meito China

• Made in Japan

• Circa 1950s

• Hand painted

• Porcelain

• Multicolor floral decoration

• Ornate gold gilt accents

• Double handled, footed form

• Original fitted lid

MEASUREMENTS:

• Approximately 4" tall including lid

• Approximately 7" wide from handle to handle

CONDITION:

Very good vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs observed. There is age-appropriate wear to the gold gilt, particularly on the finial and handles. Close-up photographs are included to show the gilt and condition clearly.

The underside retains the original Meito China "Made in Japan – Hand Painted" backstamp.

A lovely piece for a Meito collection, vintage china display, traditional or grandmillennial décor, or an elegant tea and coffee service.

Please review all photographs as they are part of the condition description.