Hand-decorated Japanese porcelain vase by The Orient Inc., mid-20th century, made in Japan and decorated in the USA.
The Orient Inc. was a Hollywood, California company that imported Japanese porcelain and embellished it with hand-painted designs for the American decorative market. This practice became widespread after World War II, with pieces often drawing on traditional Japanese patterns such as Imari, adapted for Western tastes. The result was a distinctive style of decorative ceramics that blended Eastern craftsmanship with American sensibility, prized today for their artistry and cultural history.
