Vintage Artmark Japanese Cobalt Blue Porcelain Bell, Hanaguruma Flower Cart Gold Gilt, Mid Century Japan 5.5”

Up for your consideration is a stunning Vintage Japanese Porcelain Cobalt Blue Hanaguruma Bell, imported by Artmark Chicago Ltd. during the mid-century Shōwa export era. This elegant 5.5-inch cabinet piece features a deep, glossy cobalt glaze showcasing a vibrant traditional Japanese flower cart overflowing with colorful chrysanthemums and peonies.

Porcelain Bell Details: 

• Brand/Importer: Artmark Chicago Ltd.

• Origin: Made in Japan

• Era: Vintage (circa 1960s / 1970s)

• Material: Porcelain / Ceramic

• Color: Cobalt Blue, Gold, Multi-Color Floral

• Pattern: Hanaguruma (Traditional Japanese Flower Carriage)

• Height: 5.5 Inches

• Weight: 4.2 ounces 

Condition: 

• Overall Status: Great vintage condition. (see photos)

• Porcelain: Excellent structural integrity with no chips, cracks, crazing, or major scratches. The glaze remains incredibly smooth, glossy, and bright.

• Colors & Design: The floral graphics and jewel-toned backdrop remain exceptionally vibrant with no fading.

• Gold Gilt: The delicate gold gilded trim on the handle and base rim is beautifully preserved, showing minimal to no vintage wear or fading.

• Provenance: The original red and gold foil "Original Art Mark" sticker is intact, completely visible, and legible inside the bell.

• Clapper & Interior: The original clapper mechanism is fully intact, secure, and in great working condition. Upon close examination, there is a small, minor rust spot visible on the interior metal loop from historic ringing, which is completely hidden from view when displayed and does not affect the porcelain.

This beautiful piece is ready to be displayed in a vintage bell collection, an Asian-inspired décor vignette, or given as a thoughtful gift to a mid-century porcelain collector.