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Antique Hand-Painted Japanese Nippon Black Porcelain Ginger Jar
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Antique Hand-Painted Japanese Nippon Black Porcelain Ginger Jar

£50.00

A fabulous antique Japanese hand-painted porcelain ginger jar / ovoid vase dating from the Nippon period (1891–1921).  

Set against a statement glossy black ground, the body is adorned with continuous hand-painted scenes of Japanese court ladies (Bijin) gathering under a cherry blossom tree, surrounded by vibrant peonies and garden rockwork. The shoulder features an intricate geometric brocade pattern, while the base is finished with a turquoise and navy lotus leaf band.  

Stamped on the underside with "NIPPON" alongside an iron-red painted artist character mark. 

Excellent condition given its age. 

7.5 inches tall. 

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