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Japanese Meiji Art Nouveau Silver Ginger Jar with Iris Flowers

Offered by: Nelson and Nelson Antiques

Description
Japanese Meiji Art Nouveau silver covered ginger jar, ca 1890. Iris flowers in full bloom with splayed and overlapping tendrils applied to spot-hammered ground. Double walled. Fin-de-siecle exoticism for the sophisticated Western market. Marked. Very good condition. Minor bung at bottom (see photo).

Overall dimensions: H 3 x D 3 3/4 in. Weight: 6.5 troy ounces. #CA559

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Art Nouveau, Modern
Dealer Reference #:	CA559
Incollect Reference #:	776207

Dimensions

H.	3 in;	Diam.	3.75 in;
H.	7.62 cm;	Diam.	9.53 cm;

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