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Delicate vintage Japanese porcelain teacup and matching saucer featuring a colorful hand-painted scene of three women in traditional Japanese dress set among blooming flowers and a tranquil landscape. The cup is accented with a reddish-brown rim and handle, while the saucer displays an expansive scenic motif. The underside is simply marked "JAPAN," indicating export production, likely dating to the mid-20th century. A charming decorative and collectible tea set.
Materials:
Glazed porcelain (ceramic)
Dimensions:
Age:
Circa 1930s–1950s
Condition:
Good vintage condition. Light wear consistent with age, including minor paint and gilt wear along the rim and handle. No obvious chips or cracks visible in the provided photographs. Some minor manufacturing imperfections and light staining to the unglazed foot ring.
Brand/Maker:
Unknown (marked "JAPAN")
Artist Signed:
No
Country of Manufacture:
Japan
Use / Type:
Tea cup and saucer set
Style:
Japanese Export / Chinoiserie / Vintage Asian Decorative
Production Technique:
Molded porcelain with hand-painted and transfer-decorated details under glaze with overglaze enamels
Color:
White, rust red, pink, green, blue, black
Theme:
Geisha, Japanese garden, floral landscape, traditional Asian art
Food Safe:
Unknown. Because this is a vintage Japanese porcelain set of uncertain age, it is not recommended for regular food or beverage use without lead testing. Best suited for display or occasional decorative use.