Antique Hand-Painted Bluebird Pitcher vintage Japanese tea caddy including several pieces from Asiatica

including several pieces from Asiatica in KansasCity

as well as terrific in a farmhouse

with the lids adding another 1

looking great amidst mid-century modern

Antique Hand-Painted Bluebird Pitcher vintage Japanese tea caddy including several pieces from AsiaticaThis sweet and truly lovely small pitcher with hand painted bluebirds dates from the first decade or so of the 20th century. While it is more common to find hand painted bluebirds like these on ceramic pieces than on glass, I think it is the transparency that makes this piece really wonderful, creating the effect of a busy flock fluttering all around. With great lines and a gold rim too, it's perfect for serving fresh squeezed orange juice at