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Amazing Eggshell Porcelain Coffee-Tea Service with Lithophane from Japan, 1940s

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Charming 24k gold Hand Painted Japanese Tea Set, Japanese Garden Landscape and Geisha Girls. 1940s. Japanese Eggshell Porcelain Tea Set with Lithophane “Geisha” Teapot with Bamboo Handle. Rare and detailed example of the Japanese lithophane tea set, set in a thin as an eggshell porcelain. When you are finished with your tea, a beautiful geisha appears when your cup is held up to the light. A lithophane (Greek for “light in stone” or “appear in stone”) is three-dimensional imagery etched or molded in translucent porcelain — only visible when back lit with a light source. - For 11 persons. 49 items. 1. Dessert plates - 11 pcs. 2. Tea pairs - 11 pcs. 3. Sugar bowls - 2 pcs. 4. Tepot - 1 item. Dimensions: Cup capacity: 5 fl.0z - 150 ml. Dessert plate diameter: 5.8 inc- 15.5 cm. I have provided a lot of pictures to best describe the condition of this item. In great condition. No chips, cracks or repairs.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.97 in (5 cm)Diameter: 6.11 in (15.5 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 49
  • Style:
    Japonisme (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Bastogne, BE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6096234297052

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