Antique Japanese Hand Painted Peony Porcelain Vase

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Standing 6” tall, this petite porcelain vase features hand painted peonies in vivid colors, scroll handles, and gold accents. Made … more Standing 6” tall, this petite porcelain vase features hand painted peonies in vivid colors, scroll handles, and gold accents. Made in “Nippon” (Japan) sometime in the early 20th century. Gorgeous little piece for use or display.

The Nippon era began in 1891 when Japanese export porcelain was clearly marked "Nippon" due to the McKinley Tariff Act. In 1921, the United States government changed its position and required that Japanese imports no longer be marked "Nippon", but with "Japan". This marks the end of the Nippon era. less