Sparrows in Cherry Blossom with Navy Blue Rim Gold Filigree
Lithophane Geisha Cup and Saucer, New Japan
Description
Porcelain cup and saucer depicting sparrows in cherry blossoms, rimmed with navy blue and gold filigree pattern.
Tree Sparrow, the most commonly-seen wild bird in Japan perched on Japan's most popular flower, Sakura cherry tree; it may be one of the most frequent subjects for Japanese paintings, hence perfect for display.
The cup will also show you a neat feature. If you hold it up to the light, you'll see a a lovely lithophane geisha smiling in the bottom of cup.
| Cup size | Cup capacitiy | Saucer size | Lithophane in cup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Small cup |
3 3/8" (8.5 cm) across x 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) High |
160 cc (5.4 oz) brimful |
5 1/8" (13 cm) diameter |
regular geisha |
|
Large
cup | 3 3/4" (9.5 cm) across x 2" (5 cm) High |
250 cc (8.45 oz) brimful |
5 3/8" (13.5cm) diameter |
rare geisha |
- Condition: New
- Stand is not included.
- Bottom of the saucer marked with manufacturer's name "MARUKO, MADE IN JAPAN, 謹製('Kinsei', means 'reverently made')"
- Condition: New
Click HERE to see other Geisha lithophane cup and saucers available in my store.
They are all brand-new.
In the mid 1900's, a large quantity of Geisha porcelain cup and saucers were exported from Japan mainly to Europe and Australia. Even though drastically decreased in quantity, there are a few manufacturers in my local area that are still producing these geisha cups. However, as aging craftsmen die or retire, and few young replacements enter the porcelain industry, lithophane geisha cups will soon be discontinued. So please don't miss out on this opportunity.