MARBLE Technique: In Masterpieces of Old Noritake, compiled and edited by Oga and Wakabayashi, we learn this technique was created by spraying paints on the body of the ware. The design dictated where the color was put on the piece. After applying the paint to the vessel, brushes were used to create the “swirl” pattern that gave the effect of marble. This technique was used in a variety of places. For instance, it was added as a backdrop or accent for pieces in the “Dancing Peasants” décor. Another example of where it was used are the “windows” that can be found on some candlesticks or mugs. Swirling paint gave an illusion of  “glass.” These are then surrounded by lots of moriage in white slip and “gems” like trim around a window - all on a background of soft, pastel paints. This technique can be found in other places, as well. Many of these pieces are moriage and like so much of that used this technique they are not marked. When marks are found, they are usually Blue JVP 52 (Maple Leaf) or Green JVP 47 (M in Wreath) from the Morimura Company.

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