Meji Satsuma Nishikide Figura Tobacco Jar w Lid

VERY RARE. Circa 1890.

Dimensions:

OH: 6”, OD: 5-1/4”

Description:

Covered Tobacco or Biscuit Jar.

Meji Period, figural Satsuma with Nishikide Diapor Pattern.  Moriage raised slip decoration all in a traditional palette.  Lid and jar bear the same decoration and mark. Lid has a chrysanthemum bud and leaf finial/handle. Normal age/use related patina; darkening of jar inner rim may be original to firing.

Condition:

No damage noted.

For it’s age and rarity, Overall EXCELLENT CONDITION.

(LS1459)