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Antique Japanese Meiji Art Nouveau Silver Box with Iris Flowers

Offered by: Nelson and Nelson Antiques

Description
Japanese silver box, ca 1890. Rectangular with straight sides and hinged cover. On cover top and box sides in relief are iris flowers and tendrils in eddying water. Stippled ground. Box and cover interior lined with stained wood. Meiji-era Art Nouveau for the cosmopolitan West. Appears to be unmarked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 2 5/8 x W 6 1/4 x D 4 in. Gross weight: 11.5 troy ounces. #CB653

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Creation Date:	1890
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	CB653
Incollect Reference #:	826491

Dimensions

W.	6.25 in;	H.	2.625 in;	D.	4 in;
W.	15.88 cm;	H.	6.67 cm;	D.	10.16 cm;

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