Japanese Meiji Silver Cream Jug

A fine quality Meiji period Japanese silver cream jug by Sanju Saku, Yokohama. c.1900. Circular body on ring foot, beautifully chased and embossed with irises in high-relief on matte ground. Marked with a signature, turtle and "Jungin" (pure silver) mark. 5" (12.7cm) across, total weight 5.9 troy oz (184g).