{"product_id":"kutani-lithophane-geisha-tea-set-for-6-hand-painted-birds-flowers-gilded-japanese-porcelain","title":"Kutani Lithophane Geisha Tea Set for 6 – Hand Painted Birds \u0026 Flowers, Gilded Japanese Porcelain","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautiful early-Showa Kutani porcelain tea set for six, dating to c.1940–1960.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach cup features a delicate lithophane geisha portrait visible when held to the light – a highly collectible and sought-after detail in Japanese export porcelain. The exterior is richly hand painted with colorful birds, blooming flowers and a classic red geometric border enhanced with gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA complete tea service including 6 cups, 6 saucers, a teapot, sugar bowl and creamer, all decorated in matching Kutani style. The porcelain is thin and resonant, and the enamel work is bright and clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial feature: Lithophane geisha portraits inside the cups\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDimensions (inches first, then centimeters):\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003e• Origin: Japan\u003cbr\u003e• Date: c.1940–1960 (early Showa)\u003cbr\u003e• Material: Fine porcelain with hand-painted enamels and gilt details\u003cbr\u003e• Mark: Kutani China – Made in Japan\u003cbr\u003e• Dimensions: Cups: height 1.96in \/ 5cm, diameter 3.74in \/ 9.5cm; • Saucers: diameter 5.51in \/ 14cm; • Teapot: height 5.90in \/ 15cm, width 8.66in \/ 22cm; • Sugar bowl: height 5.11in \/ 13cm, width 6.29in \/ 16cm; • Creamer: height 3.77in \/ 9.6cm, width 4.72in \/ 12cm\u003cbr\u003e• Condition: Excellent vintage condition – no cracks, no chips, beautiful surfaces, minimal age-related wear to gilding on the teapot handle. Lithophane portraits are crisp and clear.\u003cbr\u003e(The photographs form an integral part of the description.)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LÜRON – The Fine Antique House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61705534603594,"sku":"LU-00316","price":450.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1013\/5879\/7130\/files\/il_fullxfull.7461797799_byin.jpg?v=1777099417","url":"https:\/\/luronart.com\/products\/kutani-lithophane-geisha-tea-set-for-6-hand-painted-birds-flowers-gilded-japanese-porcelain","provider":"LÜRON","version":"1.0","type":"link"}