Description
My uncle gave me this Dragonware set as a gift. He doesn't remember if it had a sticker underneath as many years have passed since he purchased it. The set is of a lustre pearly finish and is comprised of 6 cups with their saucers, Tea pot, creamer and sugar cup. I have no idea if this is genuine Dragonware or not so any history on this set would be appreciated. Many thanks!
This tea set is Japanese
This tea set is Japanese pottery of a type that’s referred to as “Dragonware”. Dragonware is the term used to describe porcelain or pottery items with a raised decoration which depicts an oriental dragon.
These items were produced in Japan from the end of the 1890’s until the mid 1950’s. Most Dragonware pieces are decorated with moriage, which is a type of slip clay that gives the piece a three dimensional appearance. Quality varies considerably for these sets, with the earlier examples generally being a better quality than the 1950’s examples. Comparable complete sets sell for less than $250.00.
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