Antique Nippon Hand-Painted Grape Jam Jar with Lid

This antique Nippon jam jar pairs hand-painted purple grapes and green leaves with a soft yellow-green wash and delicate gilt accents. The matching lid has a tall finial and a spoon opening; no spoon is included.

A beautiful decorative addition to a bar cart, china cabinet or collected kitchen display, with a grape motif that sits naturally beside wine accessories and vintage glassware.

Why I Chose This Piece

The purple grapes and loose, leafy brushwork give this jar so much charm. I love the way its soft colors and graceful covered form bring a little antique detail to a bar cart.

About This Piece

• Material: hand-painted porcelain with gilt accents.
• Decoration: purple grapes, green leaves and trailing vines on a pale ground.
• Mark: blue “Hand Painted Nippon” rising-sun backstamp.
• Estimated period: early 20th century, likely circa 1911–1921, based on the backstamp and appearance.
• Measurements: approximately 5 inches tall to the top of the finial × 4 inches wide.
• Item weight: approximately 1.5 lbs unpacked.
• Condition: excellent antique condition, with no chips or cracks reported. Light gilt wear is visible on the finial and trim, with minor age-related surface marks.
• Includes jar and matching lid. No spoon included.

Ideas for Use

• Style on a bar cart beside wine accessories and vintage glassware.
• Display with other hand-painted porcelain in a china cabinet.
• Add color to a kitchen shelf or breakfast-room vignette.

Background

Nippon means Japan. The rising-sun Nippon mark is documented from 1911 and is associated with Japanese export porcelain of the early 20th century.

A Note on Vintage

Vintage items often carry gentle signs of age that add to their unique character. Please review all photos closely to ensure this piece is the perfect fit for you.

Shipping & Packaging

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