Vintage Kutani Japan Dragonware Lithophane Moriage 22 Pc Porcelain Tea Set

USD 345.00

Condition: Pre-owned vintage condition with age-related wear and imperfections.Beautiful vintage Japanese Kutani Dragonware porcelain tea service, hand painted with elaborate raised dragon decoration, white/grey shaded porcelain, burgundy detailing and gold accents.The set displays beautifully overall. There is visible wear/loss to the gold finish, particularly on some dragon-head details, handles, rims and other raised areas. Light surface marks, scratches and rubbing are present consistent with age and previous use.. There are also small manufacturing/age-related marks and minor imperfections to the porcelain and hand-painted decoration. Some areas of raised enamel/moriage decoration show light wear.No major damage is apparent in the overall beyond the imperfections shown, but because this is a large vintage set, please examine all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.Marked on the underside:KUTANIHAND PAINTEDJAPAN

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View Vintage Kutani Japan Dragonware Lithophane Moriage 22 Pc Porcelain Tea Set with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Style: Dragonware / Moriage. Maker/Mark: Kutani – Hand Painted Japan. The dramatic charcoal grey-to-white shaded porcelain is decorated with dragons, cloud-like motifs and blue/pink accents. Material: Porcelain. Description Set of 22 pieces : 3 pots 3 matching pot lids/caps 5 tea cups 5 cup saucers 6 dessert plates Impressive vintage Japanese Kutani Dragonware tea service , featuring highly decorative hand-painted dragons with raised moriage-style detailing and extensive gold accents. The dramatic charcoal grey-to-white shaded porcelain is decorated with dragons, cloud-like motifs and blue/pink accents. The handles, spouts and lids are particularly elaborate, incorporating sculptural dragon forms and raised dotted decoration. A highly decorative Japanese vintage set suitable for a Dragonware, Kutani, Japanese porcelain or Asian antiques collection , as well as an eye-catching display set for a cabinet or dining room. Features a traditional Japanese lithophane portrait/face visible in relief inside the teacups when viewed toward light — a distinctive feature associated with vintage Japanese Dragonware.” Country: Japan Maker/Mark: Kutani – Hand Painted Japan Material: Porcelain Style: Dragonware / Moriage Decoration: Hand painted, raised enamel & gilt details Condition: Pre-owned vintage – see detailed condition and photographs Measurements Large Teapot Height: 18 cm / 7.1 in Maximum width: 19 cm / 7.5 in Medium Pot Height: 16 cm / 6.3 in Maximum width: 15 cm / 5.9 in Small Pot Height: 15 cm / 5.9 in Maximum width: 15 cm / 5.9 in Plates Diameter: 18.5 cm / 7.3 in Tea Cups Diameter: 10 cm / 3.9 in Measurements are approximate and taken at the widest points. Condition: Pre-owned vintage condition with age-related wear and imperfections.Beautiful vintage Japanese Kutani Dragonware porcelain tea service, hand painted with elaborate raised dragon decoration, white/grey shaded porcelain, burgundy detailing and gold accents.The set displays beautifully overall. There is visible wear/loss to the gold finish, particularly on some dragon-head details, handles, rims and other raised areas. Light surface marks, scratches and rubbing are present consistent with age and previous use.. There are also small manufacturing/age-related marks and minor imperfections to the porcelain and hand-painted decoration. Some areas of raised enamel/moriage decoration show light wear.No major damage is apparent in the overall beyond the imperfections shown, but because this is a large vintage set, please examine all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.Marked on the underside:KUTANIHAND PAINTEDJAPAN. Category: Antiques › Other Antiques.

Country/Region of Origin: Japan
Original/Reproduction: Original