Bidspirit auction | Napcoware & Inarco Earthenware Lady
Napcoware & Inarco Earthenware Lady Head Vases - A pair of mid-century glazed ceramic lady head vases produced by Napcoware and Inarco. The first figure is styled with a blonde updo and adorned with a strand of faux pearls and matching pearl drop earrings. The underside is incised C 7293 with a circular copyright mark and stamp reading NAPCOWARE. A silver foil label is also present reading National Potteries Co. CLEVELAND, O. MADE IN JAPAN. The second figure features a blonde beehive hairstyle, wears a white dress with a large bow featuring a black cabochon and a single black glove. The underside bears a gold and red foil label reading Inarco IMPORTS JAPAN. The base includes handwritten inscriptions. Height: 5.5 inches Both vases are in good vintage condition with fine-line crazing visible throughout the glaze. Minor scuffs to the paint are present. All original jewelry is intact; the metal components show typical age-related oxidation and verdigris. No visible chips, cracks, or repairs.