This Japanese Awaji Pottery pitcher measures 8" high by 8" across the handle by 6.5" in diameter. It has a classic cider pitcher form with a nice thick bifurcated strap handle. It is deeply carved with Irises on both sides. It is richly glazed in a ground of green with very vivid and complementary colors in the decoration. This pitcher bears its Japanese Awaji cipher in the form of a carved flower blossom, shown in the photos. It is in original condition with some glaze thinning and rubs at the base foot edge from handling and use. This pitcher likely dates to c 1920-1930, and is an excellent example of Awaji Pottery...read on...an excerpt from an expert on Awaji Pottery, Mr. Thomas Libby:

AN INTRODUCTION TO JAPANESE AWAJI POTTERY (Excerpt)

Circa 1880–1939

WHAT IS AWAJI POTTERY?

Awaji pottery was made on the Japanese island o