Exquisite old Japanese tea service Satsuma Porcelain eggshell with Moriage and largely gilded and enamelled. Hand painted on a chocolate brown and black background with reflections in yellow, green and red. Representing the goddess of mercy with flowers.
PLACE OF ORIGIN: Japan
DATE OF MANUFACTURE: early 20th century
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES: Porcelain, Hand painted
CONDITION DETAILS: Good vintage condition
WEAR: Wear consistent with age and use.
DIMENSIONS: Tea pot H18 cm W12 cm Dia. 7cm, Sugar Bowl H11cm Dia.6.5cm W10cm, Cream Pitcher H12cm Dia. 6cm W 9cm, Cup Dia. 9.5cm x 6cm x 6cm, Saucer Dia. 13.5cm