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Geisha Lithophane Tea Set

By dkennedy0689, 15 February, 2008
Description

Imported lithophane tea set includes Tea Pot, sugar & creamer, 4 cups, saucers and dessert plates. Cups are 3-5/8" dia w/gold rim, handle and gold ring around beautiful geisha lithophane. Saucers are 5-1/2", dessert plates are 7-1/2" both w/gold rims. Tea pot w/lid includes internal strainer, is 6-1/4" tall, 8-3/4" from spout tip to handle tip and is 15" in dia. Has gold trim on spout, lid and handle. Sugar bowl w/lid is 5-1/8" tall, 6-1/4" from handle to handle and 12-3/4" dia. Gold trim on handles and lid. Cream Pitcher is 3-1/2" tall, 5" from spout to handle and 11" dia. Gold trim on top and handle. All pieces have scene that includes water, foliage, bamboo trees, birds, mountain and raised hand painted white flowers. Each piece, with exception of cups, is marked with makers mark. Cups have beautiful lithophane of geisha in the bottom. No chips or cracks on any pieces.

Category
Ceramics and Porcelains
Medium
Porcelain
Distinguishing marks
Mfg Mark, Gold Trim
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
See Long Description
Date Period
Unknown
History
Brought to my aunt by her husband who was a Merchant Marine for more than 50 years. I am not sure when he brought it to her. I Inherited in 1999, after her passing.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
Unknown
For Sale?
No
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