Cup and saucer (3) - Porcelain
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This Japanese Arita porcelain lot comprises three Imari cups and three saucers, decorated with waves, floral cartouches and central flower medallions, and dates from the Edo period, circa 1750–1800.
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Pair of antique Japanese Imari cup and saucers – Arita, 18th century (Edo period)
Description:
Lot consisting of three porcelain cups and three saucers, executed in the traditional Japanese Imari palette (underglaze blue, iron-red and gold). Decorated with a pattern of eastern waves and cartouches with floral motifs. The inside of the cups features a central floral medallion.
The underside of the pieces shows an unglazed foot ring with the three characteristic 'spur marks' (bumps), confirming authentic 18th-century production in Arita (Japan).
Specifications:
• Origin: Japan, Arita (Edo period, ca. 1720–1780)
• Cup dimensions: height 3.5 cm, diameter 7.5 cm (weight approx. 80 g)
• Saucer dimensions: height 2.5 cm, diameter 12.5 cm (weight approx. 60 g)
Condition report:
The items are in varying condition:
• Set 1: Cup and saucer in pristine condition, with light wear to the gold commensurate with age.
• Set 2: Saucer in pristine condition. The cup has a small chip at the rim with a hairline fracture emanating from it.
• Set 3: The cup and saucer have been restored in the past.
Please study the photos carefully for an accurate impression of the decoration and the listed damages and restorations.
Pair of antique Japanese Imari cup and saucers – Arita, 18th century (Edo period)
Description:
Lot consisting of three porcelain cups and three saucers, executed in the traditional Japanese Imari palette (underglaze blue, iron-red and gold). Decorated with a pattern of eastern waves and cartouches with floral motifs. The inside of the cups features a central floral medallion.
The underside of the pieces shows an unglazed foot ring with the three characteristic 'spur marks' (bumps), confirming authentic 18th-century production in Arita (Japan).
Specifications:
• Origin: Japan, Arita (Edo period, ca. 1720–1780)
• Cup dimensions: height 3.5 cm, diameter 7.5 cm (weight approx. 80 g)
• Saucer dimensions: height 2.5 cm, diameter 12.5 cm (weight approx. 60 g)
Condition report:
The items are in varying condition:
• Set 1: Cup and saucer in pristine condition, with light wear to the gold commensurate with age.
• Set 2: Saucer in pristine condition. The cup has a small chip at the rim with a hairline fracture emanating from it.
• Set 3: The cup and saucer have been restored in the past.
Please study the photos carefully for an accurate impression of the decoration and the listed damages and restorations.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
140 g
Specific region of origin
Arita
Number of objects
3
Country of origin
Japan
Material
Porcelain
Dynastic style/period
Edo Period (1600-1868)
Provenance
Antique market
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Attribution
Original
Height
3.5 cm
Width
7.5 cm
Depth
7.5 cm
Estimated period
1750-1800
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