Hand painted with country and mountain scenery and adorned with gold highlights. The Teapot, creamer and sugar bowl all have their original lids with cute blue flower handles. The cups are eggshell porcelain, very thin porcelain.
This is made only by very experienced potters. The manufacture of this porcelain is complex and time-consuming. Mark on bottom is Kutani, circa 1930s.
All pieces are in excellent vintage condition. No chips, repairs or crazing.
A small hairline crack on the side of one cup and on the base of the other (barely noticeable). 7 cm across the top. 21.5 cm x 12.5 cm. 14 cm wide across the handles.13 cm from handle to spout. 19 cm wide from handle to spout.
A rare and beautiful set to brighten up any space or occasion! The item "Antique Kutani Eggshell Porcelain Tea Set, Nippon Japan, 9 Pieces, 1930's" is in sale since Thursday, March 19, 2020. This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian Antiques\Teapots". The seller is "lithostatic" and is located in Derwent Park.This item can be shipped worldwide.