Large Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel on Copper Monkey Ginger Jar chargers on an opaque twist stem

on an opaque twist stem with a 13-ply thread twist around a corkscrew center with a conical foot

This important antique neoclassical fountain head statue depicts a partially nude woman siren (Syrene) or mermaid (naiad) holding a large fish that forms the spout of the fountain

All painted in tonal blue colors

hand forged iron prickets and are carved with broad drip bases

onion feet with unusually slender ankles

Large Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel on Copper Monkey Ginger Jar chargers on an opaque twist stemDETAILS Urn form canister. Design leans towards art deco. Possibly made for the American or European market. High quality enamel work. Lid sits flush into the tip of the urn. PERIOD Meiji (1868 1912) PERIOD Late 19th early 20th century DATE Circa 1900 DIMENSIONS Width 6. 5 Depth 6. 5 Height 6. 5 inches