Antique Jugendstil Art Nouveau Green Man Covered Tobacco Jar Humidor Gilt Green
Offered is a striking antique covered pottery jar featuring a raised "Green Man" mask motif with Art Nouveau / Jugendstil scrollwork. Finished in a deep matte forest green with gilt gold accents, this piece has that perfect European fin-de-siècle / Victorian / gothic revival vibe-great for dark academia décor, a library shelf, mantle display, or curio cabinet. Often associated with tobacco jars / humidor-style lidded jars from the Art Nouveau era, though exact original use is unknown. Unmarked on the base-may have had a foil label at some point. Motif: Green Man / mascaron face relief. Style: Jugendstil / Art Nouveau (attributed).
Glaze: matte green with gilt decoration. Size: approx 7" tall and 6-7" wide (see tape photos).
Shows antique wear: gilt loss/rubbing, crazing, and interior staining/spotting. Please zoom in on photos.