Antique‎ Nippon Hand Painted Teacup Saucer Duo Purple Rose Moriage 1911 Morimura

Antique Nippon Hand-Painted Teacup & Saucer Duo – Purple Roses & Moriage  Add 20th-century Japanese craftsmanship to your collection with this antique teacup and saucer duo. Hand-painted during the Nippon era (circa 1911–1921) by Morimura Brothers (pre-Noritake), this set features a beautiful blend of florals and crisp geometric motifs.  The rim of the cup and saucer showcase a deep maroon zig-zag band with white moriage dotting and bright gold gilt lattice windows. Below the border blooms a vibrant pattern of purple roses and green foliage against a white porcelain ground. The cup features an elegant, tactile swirled optic rib mold.  Measurements:  Teacup: 3-7/8 rim diameter (excl. handle) x 2 tall  Saucer: 5-1/2 diameter  Condition:  Excellent antique condition. No chips, cracks, or crazing. Passes light translucency and resonance ping tests with a clear ring. Shows minor gilt loss on rim accents and minor shelf wear on unglazed base rings, consistent with age. May feature natural manufacturing glaze skips or tiny glaze pops standard for early hand-painted porcelain. Please review high-resolution photos for full detail.  Shipping:  Meticulously wrapped and safely boxed to ensure flawless transit. Shipping is calculated based on package weight and your zip code.  Note: Listing is for a single teacup and saucer duo. Adjust quantity at checkout to purchase more than one.