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Beautiful early-Showa Kutani porcelain tea set for six, dating to c.1940–1960.
Each cup features a delicate lithophane geisha portrait visible …
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Beautiful early-Showa Kutani porcelain tea set for six, dating to c.1940–1960.
Each cup features a delicate lithophane geisha portrait visible when held to the light – a highly collectible and sought-after detail in Japanese export porcelain. The exterior is richly hand painted with colorful birds, blooming flowers and a classic red geometric border enhanced with gold.
A complete tea service including 6 cups, 6 saucers, a teapot, sugar bowl and creamer, all decorated in matching Kutani style. The porcelain is thin and resonant, and the enamel work is bright and clean.
Origin: Japan
Period: c.1940–1960 (early Showa)
Mark: Kutani China – Made in Japan
Material: Fine porcelain with hand-painted enamels and gilt details
Special feature: Lithophane geisha portraits inside the cups
Dimensions (inches first, then centimeters):
• Cups: height 1.96in / 5cm, diameter 3.74in / 9.5cm
• Saucers: diameter 5.51in / 14cm
• Teapot: height 5.90in / 15cm, width 8.66in / 22cm
• Sugar bowl: height 5.11in / 13cm, width 6.29in / 16cm
• Creamer: height 3.77in / 9.6cm, width 4.72in / 12cm
Condition: Excellent vintage condition – no cracks, no chips, beautiful surfaces, minimal age-related wear to gilding on the teapot handle. Lithophane portraits are crisp and clear.
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- Dimensions
- 15.75ʺW × 15.75ʺD × 11.81ʺH
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Porcelain
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
- Condition Notes
- Excellent — This vintage piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight … moreExcellent — This vintage piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight restorations\. Excellent vintage condition - no cracks, no chips, beautiful surfaces, minimal age-related wear to gilding on the teapot handle. Lithophane portraits are crisp and clear. (The photos are part of the description.) less
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