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Antique Japanese Meiji-Era 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 are chased and engraved iris flowers and tendrils in eddying water. Stippled ground. Box and cover interior lined with stained wood. Open bottom. Meiji-era Art Nouveau for the cosmopolitan West. Appears to be unmarked. Very good condition with deep patina.

Dimensions: H 3 x W 6 3/4 x D 3 5/8 in. Gross weight: 15 troy ounces. #BX248

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	BX248
Incollect Reference #:	741123

Dimensions

W.	6.75 in;	H.	3 in;	D.	3.625 in;
W.	17.15 cm;	H.	7.62 cm;	D.	9.21 cm;

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