1920s Art Nouveau Nippon, Japan luster & gold iris vase

Here’s a beauty! A Japanese porcelain vase with exquisite hand-painted Art Nouveau decoration and accented in gold, early Taisho era, in excellent condition.

Molded translucent white porcelain, low bulbous form with ‘drawstring’ neckband and scalloped rim, Over-glaze decorated in luster enamels in a pattern of interlaced ribbons outlined in black reminiscent of a Celtic knot and gold irises or fleur-de-lis on a mauve ground. A gorgeous example from the height of the Art Nouveau era.

This auction closes on Wednesday evening (eastern time).

Marks:  No makers mark.

Date:  1910 -1925.

Condition: Excellent. Gold is slightly worn in places, particularly along the points of the scallops on the rim. A few light scratches to the mauve. Absolutely no cracks, chips, hairlines, losses or repairs.

Size: Vase is 7.3 inches across and 4.6 inches tall.

Packing & Shipping: I pack all my items with the utmost care and in a way which, if I were the buyer, I would want to receive them myself. I have eight years’ experience packing and shipping delicate items always carefully protected and firmly padded to prevent looseness and movement. Just a quick glance at my feedback should set your mind at rest, as many buyers are kind enough to mention how pleased they were with the way their item was packed. So feel free to bid with assurance, and of course I stand by my guarantee to accept returns as per the conditions set out in my Return Policy.

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I will gladly combine shipping for multiple purchases . Buyer pays shipping on highest item, all others shipped free!