Antique Japanese Kutani Tea Cup & Saucer, Artist Signed

  
CONDITION: Excellent, without flaws of any kind. This porcelain tea cup and saucer was produced in Japan by a Kutani studio in the Meiji Period, or late 19th century. There are Japanese characters painted on each piece. The porcelain is egg shell thin and pure white.

The decoration is elaborately hand painted. Symbolic objects such as scrolls, bakers and metal vessels surround each piece. There are branches of peonies and sprays of colorful flowers accompanied by birds. Dark borders are accented with elaborate hand gilding.

The handle has a bamboo shape. This cup and saucer has quality and style that is ageless. FOR OUR CUSTOMERS OUTSIDE THE US. The Post Office requires this.

This item is in the category "Collectibles\Kitchen & Home\Dinnerware & Serveware\Cups & Saucers". The seller is "betsybabe" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Pattern: Ceremonial Objects, Flowers, Birds
• Color: Multicolor
• Beverage Type: Hot
• Set Includes: Tea Cup & Saucer Set
• Material: Egg Shell Porcelain
• Vintage: Yes
• Brand: Kutani
• Design: Painted
• Type: Tea Cup & Saucer
• Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
• Style: Meiji Period 1890s
• Features: Hand Painted Hand Gilded
• Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan