Antique Japanese (C 1920) Printed & Hand Painted Imari Ceramic Tea Cup Geisha Vase written in Japanese Kanji characters

written in Japanese Kanji characters are the name of the shop where these cakes were made address

During the Chinese cultural revolution most of these fabulous carvings were destroyed

Cedar case and interior

Having been in storage with limited use for decades it remains in very fine condition

It is characterized by the heavy brilliance of the five colors of green

Antique Japanese (C 1920) Printed & Hand Painted Imari Ceramic Tea Cup Geisha Vase written in Japanese Kanji charactersThis is an antique Japanese Taisho Era (c. 1920) imari ceramic small tea cup. It is a combination of printed background and hand painted showing a garden scene with two geisha in kimono. This tea cup was made with high fired ceramics for lasting durability. Measures 2 3 4" in diameter by 1 1 4" tall (7 x 4 cm). With exception to a chip on the rim, this tea cup remains in good condition. This tea cup came in a set with several other tea cups and a