Noritake Antique Condiment Bowl & Ladle

This charming antique Noritake/Morimura condiment bowl showcases the refined artistry of early 20th-century Japanese porcelain. Its hand-painted panels and delicate moriage embellishment reflect the cultural fusion that made this porcelain highly sought after in Western markets.

Nippon porcelain, produced between 1891 and 1921, remains one of the most collectible categories of Japanese export ware. Each piece is admired for its fine craftsmanship, intricate artistry, and historical significance in Japan’s emergence as a world-renowned porcelain producer.

In 1876, the Morimura brothers established a trading company in New York to sell Japanese goods like ceramics, laying the groundwork for Noritake’s export business. In 1904, they founded Nippon Toki Kaisha in Japan, which later became Noritake, a company focused on producing and exporting Western-style dinnerware. The Morimura “sunrise” porcelain mark (as seen on this set & also known as the Noritake “sunrise” mark) is an early backstamp which was used around 1911 on export porcelain.