Antique Nippon Hand Painted Moriage Maple Leaf Mark Gold Floral Cache Pot Japan For Sale

This antique Japanese Nippon cache pot dates to the first decade of the 20th century, 1900 - 1910. It is a beautiful antique cache pot standing about 4 1/4\" tall and 7 1/4\" largest diameter. The piece features select gold raised moriage work. The glaze underneath depicts vibrant pink roses set against a very pale green background. The top has a scalloped and ruffled edge.. The bottom displays the maple leaf mark that is believed to belong to the Maple Leaf Nippon Group, a mark commonly linked to the Matsumura Brothers. They exported to the West in the early 1900\'s.Condition is very good for its age: no chips or cracks, some wear to the gilding consistent with age, especially near the top edge.Measurements are: diameter 7 1/4\", height 4 1/4\".