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Antique Japanese Nippon Hand-Painted Porcelain Moon Basket Vase – Iris & MoriageBeautiful antique Japanese porcelain moon basket vase, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1910s–1921.This unusual pierced basket form features hand-painted purple and white irises against a softly shaded pale blue background. The arched handle and foot are richly decorated with intricate raised white moriage detailing and green accents. A wonderful example of the elaborate decorative porcelain produced in Japan for the Western export market during the Nippon era.
Approximate measurements:
5 1/4” high
4 1/4” wideCondition: Very good antique condition overall. There is a small area of loss to the raised moriage decoration along the top of the handle, as shown in the photographs. Otherwise, no chips, cracks or repairs noted. Please review all photographs carefully as they are part of the condition description.An elegant little piece of antique Nippon porcelain for a collection of Japanese porcelain, Art Nouveau-era decorative arts, hand-painted china, or floral/iris pieces.♻️ Vintage is always a good idea.
