​Vintage Mid-Century Otagiri Japan Black Lacquer & Gold Peacock Ginger Jar ​

The Midnight Peacock: A Mid-Century Tales of Golden Elegance

​Step back in time to the 1970s, an era when the western world was deeply captivated by the timeless beauty of traditional Japanese artistry. Imported by the renowned Otagiri Mercantile Company (OMC), this exquisite 8-inch lidded ginger jar tells a story of meticulous craftsmanship and mid-century sophistication.

​Set against a dramatic, high-gloss midnight black porcelain backdrop, a magnificent golden peacock rests gracefully amid a lush garden of blooming pink peonies and delicate white blossoms. In Japanese culture, the peacock is a symbol of protection, guidance, and beauty, while the peony represents royalty, honor, and prosperity. Every leaf, feather, and petal is outlined in brilliant gold gilding, designed to catch the ambient light of a room and create a sense of living, breathing art.

​Turn the jar over, and you unlock its true pedigree. Resting on the unglazed base are its original identifiers: the iconic gold foil clover sticker reading "OMC Japan," the masterfully etched gold kiln stamp, and the faint, hand-written factory production numbers faded gently by time. This is a true survivor of an era where everyday home decor was treated as fine art—perfect for adding a dash of dramatic history, soul, and vintage opulence to your modern space.

Ginger Jar Details:

• ​Brand/Importer: Otagiri Mercantile Company (OMC)

• ​Origin: Japan

• ​Era: Circa 1970s / 1980s

• ​Dimensions: Approx. 8" inches (height with lid included)

• Weight: Approx. over 1lb 

• ​Motif: Imperial Peacock, Pink Peonies, and Blooming Floral Blossoms

Condition:

• ​Overall Condition: Great vintage condition with absolutely no chips, cracks, or crazing.

• ​Color & Gilding: The overall color palette and intricate gilded gold outlines remain incredibly vibrant with minimal to no fade.

• ​Wear Notes: There is a slight, subtle vintage gilding fade at the very tip of the lid's finial.

• ​Base Wear: Minimal vintage shelf wear is present on the unglazed edge of the base, most notable by the expected fading of the hand-written production numbers from decades of light display.

• ​Labels: The etched gold manufacturer label and the original OMC gold foil sticker remain highly legible and mainly intact on the bottom.  
  

Note: Upon close examination there is a glazed over furnace-stone from the firing-kiln process is noticeable inside the ginger jar at the very bottom (This manufacture defect in most cases are done intentionally to qualify its kiln-made authenticity).