A wonderful Marutomo jam, sugar or honey pot. Basket weave base with a moulded assorted fruit top and fruit relief around 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.
No chips or cracks. In good condition. Some staining inside.
Height from top of handle 11 cm; Basket height 6 cm
