This elegant porcelain vase by Shafford captures the essence of mid-century Japanese export artistry, blending fine craftsmanship with romantic floral design. Decorated with vibrant pink carnations — a flower symbolizing admiration and affection — the hand-painted detail adds individuality and charm to each piece.
Shafford China, based in Japan and widely imported into the U.S. during the 1940s–60s, was known for its delicate decorative wares crafted in fine bone china and earthenware. Pieces like this were often gifted or collected for their sentimental and aesthetic appeal, reflecting postwar tastes for graceful, affordable beauty.
Its elongated silhouette and expressive floral motif make this vase both a decorative object and a nostalgic emblem of mid-century design sensibility.






















