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Antique TS Nippon porcelain vanity tray, circa 1891–1921.
Exquisite example of Japanese porcelain export ware featuring heavy, raised gold moriage work detailing hanging wisteria vines, leaves and flying butterflies against a crisp white porcelain ground.
Moriage Decoration: The three-dimensional, slip-trailed gilding techniques create incredible depth and texture on the wisteria clusters and insect motifs.
Art Nouveau Influence: The flowing asymmetry of the vines and the scalloped, gilded rim reflect the popular international styles exported from Japan during the Meiji and Taisho eras.
Typically used as a dresser or vanity trinket tray to hold jewelry, perfume bottles, or small vanity necessities.
No chips or cracks, some gold wear around edges, marks on the back done when manufactured. In very good condition for being over 100 years old, refer to all photos.
