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Up for sale is a stunning, beautifully preserved 10-piece collection of vintage Japanese export porcelain, dating back to the c. 1930s–1950s. Every single piece in this set features a beautiful, uniform non-glossy matte chocolate slip background ("sumi-nagashi" style) accented by highly intricate, raised enamel moriage dotting and vibrant hand-painted details.This cohesive set carries historically accurate mid-century export stamps on the bases, showcasing a blend of the iron-red Mount Fuji "Kutani Handpainted" mark and the Tashiro Shoten "Gold Castle" pagoda mark—a common practice for mixed-distributor export assemblies of this era.The teapots feature magnificent three-dimensional gilded dragon heads serving as spouts and lid knobs. The body panels depict traditional bald, haloed Arhats (Buddhist Immortals) and robed deities resting among swirling hand-painted clouds. The matching cups feature elegant Geisha panels and include a hidden translucent Geisha lithophane silhouette visible in the bottom when held up to a direct light source.### Complete 10-Piece Garniture & Tea Set Includes:
* (1) Large Main Teapot with Dragon Spout & Dragon-Lidded Knob
* (1) Lidded Sugar Bowl with Dragon-Lidded Knob
* (1) Small Creamer / Pitcher with Dragon Spout
* (1) Large Main Cabinet / Flared Rim Vase (appCollectibles > Cultures & Ethnicities > Asian > 1900-Now > Japanese > Teapots & Tea Sets (or Vases)Collectibles > Cultures & Ethnicities > Asian > 1900-Now > Japanese > Teapots & Tea Sets (or Vases)
* (2) Handled Amphora Vases
* (2) Handled Miniature Vases
* (2) Geisha Lithophane Teacups (Translucent face in bottom)### Condition:
Exceptional vintage condition across the entire collection. Free of any chips, cracks, or structural repairs. The raised white and orange moriage dotting is remarkably intact with virtually no flaking. The gold paint on the dragon heads and borders shows excellent preservation for its age. Please review the high-resolution photos to see the exact pristine, uniform matte aesthetic condition.
