Rare Tashiro Shoten Japanese Eggshell Porcelain Demitasse Cup - Hand Painted

For your collection is a quality demitasse (espresso-sized) cup from the renowned Tashiro Shoten studios.

This is a true "eggshell" porcelain piece, incredibly lightweight and translucent. When held to a light, you can see right through the fine porcelain walls.

Key Features:

Authentic Markings: Hand-painted red "Tashiro" (田代) mark on the base.

Exquisite Detail: Features a hand-painted scene of a bird among flowers with gold gilt accents.

Unique Handle: Features the classic textured "Bamboo" style handle, synonymous with high-end Japanese export ware.

Condition: Remarkable vintage condition. Despite its extreme thinness, there are no chips, cracks, repairs, or crazing. The gold trim shows virtually no wear.

Why buy this?

If you have a Tashiro Shoten coffee set with a missing cup, this is the perfect, pristine replacement. It also makes a stunning "cabinet cup" for display or a unique, high-end vessel for your morning espresso.

Note: This listing is for the single demitasse cup only.