Key Details:
• Maker/Origin: Likely Nanco, Made in Japan
• Type: Compote / Pedestal Bowl
• Material: Ceramic / Majolica-style glaze
• Design: Scalloped edge bowl with hand-painted sparrows/birds on the base
• Dimensions: approx. 14cm tall x 21cm wide
• Era: Mid-20th Century (c. 1950s–1960s)
• Colour Palette: Multi-coloured glaze – greens, browns, pinks, creams
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Mini Story or Hook:
This hand-painted Japanese majolica compote captures the beauty of nature with two sparrows perched at the base, supporting a scalloped-edge bowl. A colourful and nostalgic mid-century piece, it makes a standout display for collectors of vintage ceramics.
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Condition:
Condition: Fair to Good – see detailed notes below.
• Displays beautifully with bright glaze.
• Small chip to bird’s tail.
• Surface chip to bird’s body.
• Minor age-related wear.
• Stable and structurally sound – presents well despite flaws.
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Postage & Handling:
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