Antique Nippon Hand Painted Tea Set – Cobalt Blue & Raised Gold Moriage – 8 Piece Set
Description:
Exquisite antique Nippon tea set, marked Hand Painted Nippon with the maple leaf backstamp (used c.1891–1921). This elegant set features cobalt blue accents with richly hand-applied raised gold moriage and scrollwork, a striking example of early 20th-century Japanese porcelain artistry.
Includes:
3 Footed tea cups with scroll handles
4 Matching saucers
1 Two-handled sugar bowl (lid missing)
Design Details:
White porcelain with cobalt blue borders
Lavish raised gold moriage decoration with intricate scrolls and floral accents
Each piece hand painted, with delicate detailing inside cups and saucers
Condition:
Very good antique condition overall. Light wear to gilding consistent with age; small chips observed on the cups/saucers (see photos). Sugar bowl is missing lid. Please see photos for full details.
Measurements (approx.):
Cups: 2 ¼" tall x 3 ¾" across
Saucers: 5 ½" diameter
Sugar bowl: 4" tall x 5 ½" across handles
Collectibility:
Highly collectible Nippon set with a desirable cobalt blue and heavy gold moriage pattern. Perfect for display or for antique porcelain collectors.