Antique NIPPON POWDER JAR - Gold Moriage Design

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Antique NIPPON POWDER JAR - Gold Moriage Design.Measures apx. 3 1/2 in. diameter at opening, 2 3/4/ in. high. Nice earlier piece, no chips or cracks.
"Specifically, moriage describes a time-consuming technique of applying layers of enamel on top of each other to build up a three-dimensional effect. The term is more commonly used to describe the application of a string line relief design to ceramics.The moriage decorating technique on pottery and porcelain dates back to the mid-1700s. Until the late 18th century, it was primarily used on pieces sold in Japan.Beginning in 1880, Japanese ceramic manufacturers began using the technique on pieces made for export to the United States. Moriage was a favorite decorative motif during the Nippon period (1890-1921). Japanese manufacturers continued to use the technique until the 1960s. The moriage decoration was applied either before or after glazing. Three methods were used: (1) rolled slip was applied manually; (2) tubing or slip trailing similar to icing a cake; and (3) the brushing of liquid slip. The Japanese called this latter technique hankeme."
-SOURCE: WorthPoint- https://www.worthpoint.com/dictionary/p/ceramics/ceramics-japan/moriage