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Samurai Shokai Japanese Meiji Art Nouveau Silver Iris Flower Coffeepot

Offered by: Nelson and Nelson Antiques

Description
Japanese Meiji Art Nouveau coffeepot, ca 1890. Ovoid bowl with cylindrical neck and hinged cover with flower finial; short and plain foot. Vertical tapering spout and high-looping handle. Clusters of applied irises with loose irregular blooms and dense overlapping tendrils in eddying water. Modish exoticism for the sophisticated Western market.

Marked “Samurai. Shokai. / Yokohama. / Silver”. Samurai Shokai was a famous emporium with English-speaking staff and an array of Asian wares. Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 8 7/8 x W 7 x D 4 in. Weight: 16.8 troy ounces. #CC162

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Creation Date:	1890
Styles / Movements:	Art Nouveau, Modern
Dealer Reference #:	CC162
Incollect Reference #:	826459

Dimensions

W.	7 in;	H.	8.875 in;	D.	4 in;
W.	17.78 cm;	H.	22.54 cm;	D.	10.16 cm;

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