Tea service (24) - Nippon - Porcelain - Blue-and-gold decor with litho

Japanese porcelain tea service for 6 people – blue-gold decor with lithophane – probably ca. 1930–1960

Decorative Japanese porcelain tea service for six people, probably from the mid-20th century, circa 1930–1960.

The service combines bold blue color fields with gold ornaments and multicolored image motifs. The representations show Japanese landscapes, figures in traditional clothing, flowers, and cranes. Ornamental borders as well as gold accents on handles and rims complete the design.

A special feature are the lithophane portraits in the bottoms of all six cups: held to the light, a geisha portrait becomes visible in the translucent porcelain.

The bulbous teapot features a curved bail handle, a matching lid, and a removable, perforated tea infuser. A milk jug, a sugar bowl, and plates are finished in the matching decor.

Contents
- 1 teapot with lid and removable tea infuser
- 6 teacups, each with lithophane portrait in the base
- 6 suitable saucers
- 6 small plates
- 1 milk jug
- 1 sugar bowl with lid

Total 24 pieces, including the two lids and the tea infuser.

Material and markings
- Material: porcelain
- Decor: blue, white, gold-colored ornaments and multicolored image motifs
- Dating: Probably circa 1930–1960; not documentation-confirmed
- Manufacturer: Not known

The gold content of the gold-colored decoration has not been tested.

Packaging and shipping:
When shipping, special care is taken to securely and breakage-resistant packaging of the delicate porcelain. All parts are individually protected and padded. Additional padding in the sturdy shipping carton prevents direct contact between parts and minimizes movement during transport.