Description
Japanese Moriage lithophane Dragonware Tea cup with 2 nude pin up style geisha girls at the bottom. No markings on the bottom just the lithophane.
Category
Ceramics and Porcelains
Medium
Porcelain/ceramic
Distinguishing marks
Lithophane (2 nude geisha's)
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
2.1/4in height - top opening 2.1/2in - bottom 1.7/8in
Date Period
Pre world war Il
Price
275.00
For Sale?
No
Photos
These Dragonware lithophane…
These Dragonware lithophane pieces are nearly always Japanese, yours were likely marked with paper or foil labels, common to such pieces. Older Japanese porcelain ( 1891-1921) would be generally marked "Nippon". Trade stopped with Japan during World War Two, similar wares were made both before and after WW2. Values for Dragonware are very modest currently, whole sets go for under $150.00 at auction.