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japanese tea cup set

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16 years ago
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Description tea cup set, possibly from meiji period. saucer has shimazu crest.
Category Ceramics and Porcelains
Distinguishing marks shimazu crest
Condition Excellent
Date Period meiji 1868-1912
History possibly attained late 1940's to early 1950's by my wifes mother
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lealagirl 🌱 Newbie 10 years ago

I have a teacup with the same picture in the bottom. My grandmother had it and I always asked her to let me look at it. Now I have the cup & saucer. Dont know much about it but it is different than yours. Mine says Norcrest Fine China Made in Japan 525/33 on the bottom of the saucer.  They are white with a gold dragon on it. Just very curious about it.

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Lovejoy 🎯 Collector 10 years ago

Based on your description Lealagirl , yours is a Dragonware style "Lithophane" teacup made after 1921, most predate World War two (1939). They were a mass produced item, with production going right through the 1960's and not considered rare. At auction you might get $25.00 for one.

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