Description: This listing is for a gorgeous piece of rare Meiji period Japanese porcelain. (1856- 1914). A fabulous coffee set comprising a coffee pot with fitted lid and three coffee cups/cans with matching saucers. All 8 pieces are intricately hand decorated with underglaze blue dragons on a dusky pink graduated glaze. These rare examples were produced by Nishiura Enji in the Meiji period . (1856- 1914). The coffee pot and saucers are hand signed in the bases. See pics. This set is fashioned from a delicate fine white porcelain. More information can be found in Gisela Jahn's book, Meiji Ceramics and similar examples of Nishiura Enji works have sold at Christie's and Bonhams auction house in the UK for high values. Measurements Coffee pot: Height: 21.5cm Diameter of rim: 8.5cm Diameter of base:13cm Cups: Height: 7.5cm Diameter of rim: 6.5cm Diameter of base: 5.5cm Saucers: Diameter:13cm Condition: All pieces are in excellent antique condition The coffee pot has two fine firing faults in the inner rim. Nothing too serious! See pics! these would have been created in the firing process. One cup has a tiny nibble on its rim (so small I nearly missed it) and another cup has a small nibble on its base. No major chips or damage ! Overall a fabulous set in exceptionally good antique condition. A Worthy addition to a first class collection. Rest assured these will be carefully packed for safe transit. So you can bid in confidence.
Price: 599 GBP
Location: Letchworth, Hertfordshire
End Time: 2024-08-25T15:46:10.000Z
Shipping Cost: 42.42 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 14 days
Primary Material: Porcelain
Antique: Yes
Original/Repro: Antique Original
Product: Coffee Pot
Region of Origin: Japanese
Age: 1850-1899
Country of Origin: Japan
