Cup and saucer - Porcelain - Hirado

Three Japanese Hirado cups with lids, two of which come with a saucer.

They are made of ultrathin eggshell porcelain.

Decorated in Kutani aka-e style with overglaze enamels in red and gold, featuring three cartouches with different images.

Made between 1875 and 1900.

One saucer has a minimal hairline crack and the other saucer a small chip on the edge, see photos.

The cups are 5 x 9.5 cm.
The lids are 3 x 8 cm.
The saucers are 2 x 12 cm.

The weight is 280 grams, excluding packaging.