Ceramic - Japan - Late 20th century
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A Japanese Dragonware porcelain coffee service comprising 29 pieces, with geisha lithophanes in the cups, dragon decoration and a LUCKY mark, dating from the 1950s–60s and in good condition.
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Rare Complete Japanese “Dragonware” Porcelain Coffee Set with Lithophanes – 1950s/60s – LUCKY Mark
Lot Description:
Elegant and refined complete coffee set for 12, made of vintage Japanese porcelain (circa 1950–1960), finely hand-decorated with traditional Oriental motifs and raised gold and enamel details (moriage).
This set is a classic example of Japanese postwar export craftsmanship and stands out for its striking lithophane technique: when each cup is held up to the light, a delicate, sharply defined portrait of a geisha appears, embedded in the eggshell-thin porcelain.
Lot contents (15 pieces total):
12 coffee cups with clear interiors for the lithophanes
12 matching saucers decorated with dragons
1 large teapot / coffee pot with lid and gold trim
1 milk jug
1 sugar bowl with gold handles
Details and Condition:
Origin: Japan (Made in Japan – “LUCKY” mark stamped on the base)
Style: Dragonware / Lithophane / Moriage
Period: 1950s / 60s
Condition: Excellent overall vintage condition. Porcelain is intact, gold decorations are well preserved, and the lithophanes are perfectly visible and sharply defined when held up to the light.
A complete lot with great visual appeal, ideal for collectors of Asian art, vintage porcelain, or lovers of vintage-oriented design.
Shipped with professional, trackable packaging to ensure the pieces are fully protected.
Rare Complete Japanese “Dragonware” Porcelain Coffee Set with Lithophanes – 1950s/60s – LUCKY Mark
Lot Description:
Elegant and refined complete coffee set for 12, made of vintage Japanese porcelain (circa 1950–1960), finely hand-decorated with traditional Oriental motifs and raised gold and enamel details (moriage).
This set is a classic example of Japanese postwar export craftsmanship and stands out for its striking lithophane technique: when each cup is held up to the light, a delicate, sharply defined portrait of a geisha appears, embedded in the eggshell-thin porcelain.
Lot contents (15 pieces total):
12 coffee cups with clear interiors for the lithophanes
12 matching saucers decorated with dragons
1 large teapot / coffee pot with lid and gold trim
1 milk jug
1 sugar bowl with gold handles
Details and Condition:
Origin: Japan (Made in Japan – “LUCKY” mark stamped on the base)
Style: Dragonware / Lithophane / Moriage
Period: 1950s / 60s
Condition: Excellent overall vintage condition. Porcelain is intact, gold decorations are well preserved, and the lithophanes are perfectly visible and sharply defined when held up to the light.
A complete lot with great visual appeal, ideal for collectors of Asian art, vintage porcelain, or lovers of vintage-oriented design.
Shipped with professional, trackable packaging to ensure the pieces are fully protected.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
Late 20th century
Number of objects
29
Country of Origin
Japan
Attribution
Original
Material
Ceramic
Condition
Good condition
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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