Antique Nippon Hand-Painted Floral And Gold Porcelain Vase

The Nippon porcelain era refers to the period between 1891 and 1921 when Japanese-made porcelain was exported to the United States under the McKinley Tariff Act, which required foreign goods to be marked with their country of origin. This vase, likely produced by Morimura Brothers (Noritake) during the Nippon era, exemplifies the aesthetic sensibilities of the time. The hand-painted floral design, combined with the Art Nouveau-inspired shape and gold trim, reflects the craftsmanship and artistic trends prevalent in Japanese porcelain production for export.