Japanese Cut Silver Plated Stein Tankard Holder with Nude Handle

Add a striking conversation piece to your barware or antique collection! This stunning vintage/antique silver-plated metal glass holder (sleeve) features an incredibly detailed, high-relief openwork design. The intricate repoussé craftsmanship depicts a powerful traditional dragon weaving through an Asian landscape filled with a tiered pagoda temple, cherry blossoms, and bridge paths. The standout feature is its heavy, solid figural handle meticulously shaped into an elegant Art Deco style nude woman. This style of glass holder was traditionally used for serving hot tea or contextually paired with vibrant cobalt blue glass liners for barware. Perfect as a standalone statement collectible, a unique candle sleeve, or a gift for collectors of rare Asian export pieces and novelty mid-century barware. Excellent vintage condition with natural age-appropriate tarnish and light surface wear. No major dents or broken welds in the delicate openwork framework. The metal can be polished bright or left as-is to preserve its beautiful antique character. Please review all photos as they are part of the description.  **I'm selling a pair of these with original cobalt blue inserts in my closet.  Vintage Barware, Asian Export, SilverArtDeco, Novelty, Mid-Century, Podstakannik, Dragonware