Antique Demitasse Teacup, Moriage, Japanese China, Blue and Green Floral, Hand Painted, Porcelain, Unmarked
This is a beautiful demitasse teacup and saucer from Japan. It is made of porcelain in the Moriage style of raised dots. There is no backstamp on these pieces and our price reflects this. The pattern consists of pink flowers against a green background with a blue edging and gold trim. This set would be great for a collector or as a display piece, it would look fantastic in a china cabinet, make a great conversation piece.
Moriage, a Japanese word that translates as “heap up,” is a trailed-slip decoration originally used to indicate the gilt beading seen on Japanese pottery.
A demitasse is a small cup used to serve Turkish coffee or espresso. Demitasse is the French word for half cup.
Size:
Teacup
3 inches in height
2½ inches in diameter
Saucer
5 inches in diameter.
The teacup and saucer are in excellent condition. There are no chips cracks or crazing. There is some rubbing to the gold trim which is normal for china of this age.
This is a great set for the collector. It would make a marvelous gift for a holiday, or special occasion.
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Our Vintage Rating Chart:
'LIKE NEW' Perfect mint condition.
EXCELLENT: Item has no chips cracks or crazing. May show wear from over the years such as small utensil marks.
GREAT: Item shows signs of wear due to everyday use. Larger utensil marks small flea bit chips.
VERY GOOD: Item has larger signs of wear from everyday use. Such as minor scratches, scuffing, crazing or flea bite chips.
GOOD: Item shows its years of use and love. There will be flaws such as chips, small cracks, more pronounced crazing etc. Price will reflect these defects. The item will show a larger amount of wear.
FAIR: Numerous noted flaws, some very significant. Larger cracks, chips, mars, etc. The item will have very significant wear for its years of use.
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Aug 10, 2023