Noritake Covered Vase

Offered for sale is a Noritake covered vase attractively decorated with flowers and gilding to give a cloisonne look. Backstamp is "Komaru" symbol. Crowned with "Noritake" and below the mark "Made In Japan". The center symbol said to be taken from the Japanese character "Komaru", meaning "overcoming difficulties" This mark was registered in London in 1908 and in Japan three years later, and is thought to be specific for export pieces to the Uk