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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.