Description A fine pair of Japanese eggshell porcelain lidded cups with matching saucers, from the Meiji period (1868–1912). Each piece is extremely thinly potted and finely decorated in vibrant polychrome enamels, depicting two samurai warriors in exquisite detail. All pieces are marked Hichozan Shinpo-sei 肥碟山信甫造, a renowned Arita ware workshop active during the Meiji era. The refined eggshell porcelain and the quality of the painting make this pair a rare and decorative set of Japanese porcelain. Age Meiji period, Japan (1868–1912) Measurements – Cups: 9.0 cm high × 9.1 cm diameter – Lids: 7.6 cm diameter – Saucers: 13.0 cm diameter Condition Very good condition overall. – Saucer 1: one tiny frit – Cup 1: one tiny frit – Saucer 2: two frits - Cup 2: perfekt – Lid 1: one frit at the footrim and one frit at the rim - Lid 2: Perfekt No hairlines or restorations. Please see the pictures for details. All objects are packed with the greatest care and shipped fully insured. All objects are examined carefully under strong UV light. The condition is described with great care, aiming to reflect the actual state of the object as closely as possible.