Pink Lady “Mini Orchid” Compact — Hand-Painted Floral Design (Showa mid-century, circa 1950s-1960s)

This Pink Lady “Mini Orchid” compact, painted with delicate orchid blooms on a deep black lacquer base, embodies the quiet elegance of Showa mid-century Japan. The harmony of vivid yellow and orange flowers against black lacquer shows how craftsmanship and color were used to capture subtle beauty in daily objects. Even as a petite piece, it carries the artistic spirit that elevated utilitarian items into objects of grace.

Details

• Era: Showa mid-century, circa 1950s-1960s
• Maker / Brand: Pink Lady
• Technique / Materials: Metal body with black lacquer surface; hand-painted orchid motif in vivid hues
• Motif: Orchid flowers

Curated by Kayo Setsuda

Je et Nous Annex — Nara, Japan.

A cultural archive of Showa-era Japanese crafts and beauty.