Japanese tea cup and saucer

Discussion in 'Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain' started by Melanie Mulkern, Jun 2, 2019.

  1. Melanie Mulkern

    Melanie Mulkern New Member

    Hello,

    This is a beautiful I believe (Japanese) antique tea cup and saucer, Signed on bottom. I am looking for any additional Information Age, maker, time period and potential worth. Handpainted cranes and flowers with rare diamond shaped handle. Thank you.
     
    Melanie Mulkern, Jun 2, 2019
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    Melanie Mulkern New Member

    Melanie Mulkern, Jun 2, 2019
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  3. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    I think it is Kutani. Pre WWI
    You could try to find the mark here.
    http://gotheborg.com/marks/kutani.shtml

    Not sure I would call the handle "rare".
    The square handle was used by German, French and others. The Japanese copied a lot of the western designs.
     
    clutteredcloset49, Jun 2, 2019
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  4. Mat

    Mat Well-Known Member

    I would think Kutani style made in Yokohama...
     
    Mat, Jun 3, 2019
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  5. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Funny thing is, the Europeans made these handles to copy Chinese and Japanese furniture styles. Japanese cups never used to have handles. The Japanese in turn copied a European 'Chinoiserie' style when making this cup.
     
    Any Jewelry, Jun 3, 2019
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  6. Melanie Mulkern

    Melanie Mulkern New Member

    Thank you all, I agree that it is Kutani, appreciate your insight.
     
    Melanie Mulkern, Jun 3, 2019
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