Antique Japanese Meiji Period Kyoto Hand Painted Shimazu
Beautiful antique Japanese Meiji Period (c. or earlier) Satsuma tea set from the Kyoto factory. Hand painted views of Geisha girls and other people in a winter landscape. Decorated in tan, cream, lilac, black, grey and white with gold gilding. Marks on underside include the Shimazu family crest. Set comprised of: tea pot with dragon spout, milk jug and sugar vessel (all three with lids topped by ball finials), plus six cups and six saucers. Has been stored for many years in a cabinet so overall very good condition with no damage to the pottery or enamel or gilding - except for a small chip on the top of the dragon's mouth on the tea pot spout. This chip could easily be restored. However, from most angles the chip is not visible - so it should not be a problem if being used for display purposes only. Selling as now need the space. From a pet and smoke free home. Buyer to collect, and ideally cash on collection. No returns.