Vintage Norcrest Virgin Mary Planter. Measures about 7.5" in height by 5" long. Good condition. Has crazing and a crack, shown in photo, on the inside of the planter that doesn't go all the way through.
This vintage Norcrest planter is a soulful example of mid-century religious art, capturing the Virgin Mary in a classic, contemplative silhouette. Standing seven and a half inches tall, the piece is finished in a traditional palette of soft cerulean blue and ivory, with delicate gold-gilt accents highlighting the edges of her veil. Norcrest, a prolific importer of Japanese ceramics during the post-war era, was renowned for creating these atmospheric "head planters" that balanced spiritual reverence with domestic utility.
The serene expression and aged porcelain finish make this a meaningful addition to a "Scholarly Grotto" or a quiet corner of a Dark Academia-inspired study. It serves as a beautiful vessel for dried herbs, small succulents, or even as a unique holder for vintage rosaries or fountain pens. The planter is in good vintage condition, possessing an authentic character marked by a fine all-over crazing that reflects its decades of history. While there is a visible crack on the interior of the planter bowl, it does not penetrate through to the exterior, ensuring the structural integrity and outward beauty of the piece remain intact. It is a graceful find for collectors of Marian iconography or mid-century Japanese ceramics.
This item is vintage, approximately 65 years old.
