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Rare Fine Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Tobacco Jar

$ 221.76

  • Age: 1850-1899
  • Color: Multi-Color
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Primary Material: Cloisonne
  • Region of Origin: Japan

Description

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Tobacco Jar. Beautiful piece of cloisonne enamel work in rare form. Dates to late 19th Century Meiji period. Eight panel design with alternating green and black grounds. Green ground panels featuring a butterfly pattern and black ground panels featuring a floral pattern. Focal points of butterflies and flowers decorated in Ginbari foil. Container lid decorated with eight panels in flower petal shape featuring floral patterns. Interior of jar, base of jar, and interior of lid enameled green. Great condition with very minor wear to enamel on rim and slight bend in metal on interior lip of lid. Remainder of piece in excellent condition. Measures approx. 7" tall and 4.5" wide. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.