19th C. Japanese SATSUMA Pottery Dragon Cup & Saucer, MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)

This listing is for a lovely Japanese Satsuma porcelain enamel decorated cup and saucer decorated with warrior figures and a dragon in the design. The dragon has an enamel textured body and the entire design is gilt embellished.

Cup measures 2 1/8" high and 3 1/4" in diameter. Saucer measures 4 3/4 in diameter. Combined weight is 10.8 ounces. Both pieces are in excellent Estate condition with no chips, cracks or repairs. Cup does have interior crazing. SATSUMA POTTERY IS A YELLOWISH EARTHENWARE USUALLY DECORATED WITH DETAILED JAPANESE FIGURES WITH EXPRESSIVE FACIAL FEATURES, LANDSCAPES AND OFTEN FURTHER EMBELLISHED WITH DRAGONS IN RELIEF. THIS WARE WAS GENERALLY CREATED FOR THE EXPORT MARKET OF THE MID 19th CENTURY TO CATER TO WESTERN MARKETS. Have been in the Antiques business for over 30 years and try to describe our items as accurately as possible. We are happy to answer any questions and always appreciate your business! Japanese SATSUMA Pottery Dragon Cup & Saucer, MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)" is in sale since Wednesday, January 17, 2018. This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Bowls".

The seller is "antiquesandmooresales" and is located in Hendersonville, North Carolina. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Type: Bowls
Primary Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Age: 1850-1899
Region of Origin: China
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original