Antique Japanese Satsuma Immortals & Dragon Cup & Saucer Meiji Signed
ANTIQUE JAPANESE SATSUMA IMMORTALS & DRAGON CUP & SAUCER MEIJI SIGNED. EXCEPTIONALLY FINE ANTIQUE SATSUMA CUP & SAUCER. Presenting a stunning antique Japanese Satsuma cup and saucer in the highly appealing Immortals and Dragon pattern. This exceptional cup and saucer set has been masterfully handpainted with a finely detailed pattern depicting a dragon intertwined amongst Immortal figures. The pattern is rendered in warm blood red, black and white tones with lavish gilt gold adding a wonderfully luxurious element which beautifully highlights the spiritual nature of the design. The Immortals faces have been competently painted and the entire design is extremely fine and intricate. The dragon and his magical scales are rendered in raised moriage adding a delightful textural element to the design. The stunning pattern fills the entire upper surface of the saucer and surrounds the outer body of the cup.
A seated Immortal figure adorns the interior of the cup. The gilt handle has been formed into the figural shape of a stylised dragon. This set is presented in very good antique condition with no chips, cracks or repairs.
There is some minimal light wear to the centre of the saucer and fine overall crazing with light staining to the crazing within the inner base of the cup mentioned for complete accuracy. These exceptionally minimal signs of age in no way detract from the beauty of these exceptional pieces. Each piece is beautifully signed to the base as indicated in the images. The saucer measures approx 140mms in diameter.
The cup stands 50mms tall, measures 95mms in diameter at the top rim excluding the handle and 120mms in width including the handle. This superb cup and saucer set would make an outstanding addition to any quality Japanese satsuma or antique Oriental collection. This fine set would make a wonderfully elegant feature for any well designed home and a perfect gift idea for any discerning admirer of fine quality antique objects of sheer beauty! Rest assured, all items are professionally packaged to the highest of standards! International buyers are most welcome.
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The item "ANTIQUE JAPANESE SATSUMA IMMORTALS & DRAGON CUP & SAUCER MEIJI SIGNED" is in sale since Tuesday, December 1, 2020. This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian Antiques\Cups, Mugs". The seller is "threetreefrogs" and is located in melbourne. This item can be shipped worldwide.