Meito China Yellow Cup and Saucer Set – Hand Painted Japan – Mid Century Modern Tea Cup

$18.00

Here’s a cheerful little pop of vintage sunshine for your shelf or tea table—a bright yellow cup and saucer set by Meito China, hand painted in Japan. The green crown backstamp dates this set to the late 1940s or early 1950s, part of Meito’s export line during the postwar boom when bold colors and clean designs were all the rage. Whether you're sipping your morning tea or adding a splash of color to a vintage display, this little set does the job beautifully.

Size:
Cup:
2 inches in height
3¾ inches in diameter
Saucer:
6 inches in diameter

Condition: Excellent
Both pieces are in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, or crazing—just clean, bold color and a classic shape that fits right in with mid-century modern style. The green crown backstamp dates this set to the late 1940s or early 1950s, part of Meito’s export line during the postwar boom when bold colors and clean designs were all the rage.

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'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.

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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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