Antique Japanese Porcelain Shell Bowl Scrolled Handle & Beaded Detail CRAZING

Vintage Tashiro Shoten Japanese Shell Bowl - Nautilus Design - TA Cherry Blossom Mark  vintage Japanese ceramics The TA inside a cherry blossom (Sakura) mark belongs to Tashiro Shoten, a porcelain shop and exporter based in Nagoya, Japan. This mark was primarily used from the 1920s through the early 1950s. Given the Made in Japan text, it is likely a pre-WWII or early post-war export piece.  ***Lots of Crazing. These are fine, spiderweb-like cracks in the glaze that occur over time as the ceramic body and the glaze expand and contract at different rates. While it technically counts as a defect, collectors of vintage Japanese pottery often expect it on pieces of this age.  ***The E6000 glue and styrofoam suggest this was previously used for a permanent floral arrangement. (remove from glazed ceramics with specialized solvents (like acetone), which could potentially damage the finish if not handled carefully).  The Shape: This is a classic Nautilus or Conch shell bowl with a scrolled handle, typical of the Victorian-revival style popular in the mid-20th century.  bowl in Shell design   6 1/2 inches by 4 inches wide TOTAL 2 1/2 inches tall Total (main part is 1 3/4 in tall)  ^653...weight 7.1 Oz bubble  Good Condition will come EXACTLY AS SHOWN  LOVE TO BUNDLE with other items  SMOKE FREE Pet Free Environment