Kutani Vintage Japanese Bone China - 51 Pieces
A very nice 51 piece vintage Kutani bone china tea and dinner service purchased in Japan in . Kutani (meaning nine valleys), is the name of an area and a village, now part of the City of Kaga in Japan. The production of this type of Japanese porcelain was established, when a kiln was set up by Goto Saijiro of the Maeda Clan in . This eggshell translucent porcelain is produced by an ornamentation method known as Lithophane, where the etched or moulded artwork is pressed into the wet clay. The design is based around Japanese temples and bambo in striking colors with Mount Fuji in the background. The set consists of the following 51 pieces and please note that 5 items have small chips, which are refered to below: 8 Saucers 145 mm in diameter - one has one rim chip and a second has two rim chips. 7 Side Plates 165 mm in diameter - one has a chip on the rim. 7 cups 95 mm in diameter - one has a chip on the base rim. 1 Tureen measuring 263 mm x 193 mm - one chip on the rim. 1 x quarter litre milk/cream jug max. diameter is 130 mm. 8 desert bowls 141 mm in diameter. Sugar Bowl 175 mm maximum diameter. 8 Soup Bowls 232 mm in diameter. Tea Pot 185 mm in height and 245 mm approx. maximum width. 8 Dinner Plates 262 mm in diameter. 1 x Large Oval Serving Dish 36.5 x 27.5 cms. In summary there are 46 pieces in very good condition plus 5 with small chips. Please note that any inspection is welcome and you can pay cash on collection. The set weigh's 16 kilograms, hence offered for collection only. If you want a price for posting please ask, however I cannot post this item abroad. NB: I will deliver for £5 in Birmingham and £8 in the wider West Midlands and £12 within a 100 mile radius. I am quite happy to store the item for you until you are passing if that helps. Read More