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Nippon Art Nouveau Style Butterfly Vase

About the Item

Presenting a gorgeous Nippon Art Nouveau style butterfly vase. Fully marked on base for having been made and hand decorated in Japanese Macau. This helps date the piece as Macau was under Japanese control from 1938-1945. In the style of Art Nouveau (or indeed later Art Deco). The decoration being mainly highly colorful and large butterflies and floral elements. Gilt elephant head handles on each side. Beautiful colors with pink, green, gold, light blue and reds. Beautiful & rare piece!
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.25 in (36.2 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Nouveau (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Professional repair to one elephant head on side handle. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Evidence of a professional repair to one of the elephant head handles but otherwise very good.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3978116975912

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