Antique Hand Painted Nippon Vase, 15”H Floral. Cherry Blossom Mark

Description

Lovely Antique Hand Painted Nippon Vase. The vase measures 15”H and depicts beautiful dark and light pink flowers, green vines, raised gilt accents. It is marked on the underside with the “Cherry Blossom Mark”.
That is an old Nippon backstamp. It is listed in Joan Van Patten's book ,The Collectors Encyclopedia of Nippon Porcelain-second series. Mark 4 - Cherry blossom, hand painted Nippon found in blue, green and magenta colors.
Condition is good. However, notable gilt wear, crazing lines in the glaze, wear on foot, production related imperfections, wear to gilt on handles. No chips or cracks noted. There is a dark (iron?) spot on the neck ( interior ). Please refer to last three pictures for more details.