A wonderful Marutomo jam, sugar or honey pot. Basket weave on lid with a moulded assorted fruit top and border around the width of the pot. Top has an opening for a small spoon. Circa 1940.
Marutomoware is a brand of vintage Japanese pottery, often characterised by its whimsical designs and production in the 1930s to 1950s, with pieces like honey pots, teapots, and figurines frequently featuring bees, honeycombs, and other charming motifs.
Height from top of handle 15 cm; jar 10 cm
In good condition, some crazing, and staining to the interior.
