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114 37 Stockholm
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Japanese Porcelain Tea Service for Eight — Geisha and Wisteria Decoration An elegant Japanese porcelain service for eight, distinguished by its delicate, thin-walled construction and colourful decoration. Figures in traditional Japanese dress appear among cascading wisteria blossoms, with pink, yellow and green details against an ivory-white background. Rich iron-red rims, handles and spout frame the decoration and give the ensemble a striking, harmonious appearance. The lightness of the porcelain adds to its refined character. The set comprises 19 objects: • 8 cups • 8 matching saucers • 1 pot with lid • 1 sugar bowl with lid • 1 milk jug The two lids are included in addition to the 19 objects. Red marks are present on the bases, as shown in the photographs. The manufacturer has not been conclusively identified. The service is provisionally attributed to the first half of the 20th century; the exact production date is unknown. No chips. Signs of age and use, including wear to parts of the coloured decoration, are visible in the photographs. Please examine the detailed images of the rims, interiors, bases and marks for the condition of individual pieces. An expressive and decorative ensemble, combining delicate porcelain with the charm of traditional Japanese figural and floral motifs. The service comprises 19 objects, plus two matching lids: * 8 cups Diameter: 8.5 cm. Height: 4.5 cm. Overall width including handle: 10.5 cm. Weight: approximately 42 g each. * 8 saucers Diameter: 13 cm. Height: 2 cm. Weight: approximately 81 g each. * 1 sugar bowl with lid Width from handle to handle: 13 cm. Height without lid: 6.5 cm. Height with lid: 9 cm. Weight without lid: 157 g. Weight with lid: 194 g. * 1 milk jug Overall length: 11 cm. Body diameter: 7.5 cm. Height: 8 cm. Weight: 113 g. * 1 teapot with lid Overall length: 15 cm. Height without lid: 12 cm. Height with lid: 15 cm. Weight without lid: 238 g. Weight with lid: 285 g.
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