Bring the exquisite artistry of early twentieth-century porcelain to your table with this magnificent hand-painted tea service. Each piece features a beautifully detailed scenic landscape showcasing serene lakeside homes and stylized trees, accented by raised moriage beading and a distinctive flared base on the vessel and cups.
- Size: Teapot is 9.5 inches high by 5 inches wide; cups are 3 inches high with a 2.5 inch opening; plates are nearly 5 inches diameter (Measurements are close but approximate)
- Decade: 1910s
- Style: Traditional / Orientalist
- Condition: Very good antique condition with light age-related surface wear, intact handles, and some faint staining on the underside base of one cup
- Extra notes: This beautiful multi-piece set includes the tall lidded chocolate or teapot, four matching handled cups, and four small underplates or saucers.
The term Nippon refers specifically to Japanese porcelain manufactured for export to the Western market between the McKinley Tariff Act of 1890 and the early 1920s. Artisans from this era were renowned for their meticulous hand-painted details, often blending traditional Japanese vistas with Western functional shapes to create highly desirable parlor sets. The intricate moriage technique, which involves applying raised piped clay decorations before firing, adds a distinct tactile luxury to the rims and borders. This complete service remains an exceptional display piece for an antique cabinet, high tea presentation, or a collection of historical Asian export ceramics.