Giovanni Bottero

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This is an antique set of Japanese teacups with lid and a saucer, presumably from the Meiji period (late 19th century). The set is made of Hirado porcelain, known for its thin, 'eggshell' quality. It is hand-painted in red and gold with detailed figural motifs.
The saucer has a diameter of 12.5 cm.

Dit is een antiek setje Japanse theekommen met deksel en een schotel vermoedelijk uit de Meiji-periode (late 19e eeuw). Dit setje is gemaakt van Hirado-porselein, bekend om zijn dunne, "eierschaal"-kwaliteit. Het is handgeschilderd met rood en goud in een gedetailleerd figuur motieven.
Het schoteltje heeft een diameter van 12,5 cm.

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Bowl (4) - Eggshell porcelain - Hirado porcelain

1850-1900 - Japan -  

The Netherlands

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Antique set of four Meiji-period Hirado porcelain teacups with lids and a saucer from Japan, made of thin eggshell porcelain and hand-painted in red and gold with detailed figural motifs; cups are about 7 cm high, 7.5 cm wide and 7.5 cm deep, saucer diameter 12.5 cm, in good used condition with minor signs of aging.

Bowl (4) - Eggshell porcelain - Hirado porcelain

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