Kutani Satsuma Dragonware Moriage Geisha Lithopane Tea Set Japanese Japan RARE

Description

Kutani Satsuma Dragonware  Moriage Geisha Lithopane Tea Set Rare estate find
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This listing consists of
RARE
Estate
Antique
Tea Set
Brought back from Japan in 1947 when WWII was over.
This set is
Kutani
Satsuma
Dragonware
Moriage
Geisha
Lithopane
Main color - Blue
Three Dimensional Dragon image with
Dragon head spout & cover finials
Embossed detail
Gold Trim
Set includes
Tea Pot
2 sugar bowls with covers
6 cups & saucers
&
6 dessert plates
one of the dessert plates - (see photo showing what we believe was of factory origin as it has a smooth finish where the gold did not take on the rim - photo shows red arrow pointing to what we are speaking about.)
The identification mark on the bottom of our pieces is written in Japanese and sold only in Japan. Other sets made for export had either Made in Occupied Japan or Japan printed on the bottom of them.
Another unusual thing about this set is that it came with 2 sugar bowls instead of a creamer. We were wondering why, and thought maybe because when drinking Asian tea, one is not known to use milk or cream in it, therefore 2 sugar bowls could be placed one on each side of the table since there is service for 6 people.
In doing research, we found that many exported tea sets were gray & black color which would make this Blue set RARE, as it had to be physically brought back from Japan by someone who was in Japan and purchased it.
tea pot measures approximately 9-1/4" wide handle to spout  x 7-1/2" tall including lid
each cup measures approximately 4-1/2" wide handle to rim x 2-1/8" tall
each saucer measures approximately 5-1/2" wide
each dessert plate measures 7-1/4" wide
each sugar bowl measures approximately 7" wide handle to handle x 6-1/4" tall including lid.
No chips, nicks, dings, cracks other than what was mentioned above.
gently used or unused
Photos allow you to zoom in to see item at close up range.
Photos are part of description condition - if you notice something in photos that we haven't mentioned, please have us double check our item before purchasing so this is considered as described.
Returned shipping is responsibility of buyer.
As condition of pre-owned as well as vintage items varies with the discretion of each individual, please check pictures for detail as this is the piece you will be receiving.
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Condition
No damage - as stated -- No chips, nicks, cracks, or dents
99% of our merchandise is preowned. If we find anything that does not look good to us, we will mention it in our listing. We never list broken or damaged items. Photos should be examined closely in case we miss something. If we missed something, please let us know.
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RETURNS
Returns -  Allowed only
if items are the same condition as sent to you and as seen in photo because the item in photo is the actual item you are receiving. The return shipping fee is at your expense as well as post office's delivery to you since they will not refund it. We only refund returns that are sent back to us in same condition as we mailed them to you. If an item arrives damage it is considered an unforeseen circumstance.
UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES
If an item is lost we will contact shipper about concern.
We package securely, however we have no control of how UPS or the post office handle our packages. Should a breakage problem arise, we will do our best to help you get refunded as we insure all shipments for loss or damage.
Should this happen, we will need the following to file a claim - 1) Photo of the Box 2) Photo showing all the packing material we put in the box, 3) Photo of the broken item 4) Photo of the address label attached to the box as this is required when filing a claim.
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