{"product_id":"antique_tableware_tea-cup_fynd-0002589","title":"Antique Mini Teacup \u0026amp; Saucer Set \/ Japanese \/ Geisha Openwork Painting, Directly Imported from the UK","description":"\u003cp\u003e This is a rare antique teacup and saucer set that traveled from Japan to the UK and has now returned home. The Japanese landscape painted in gold on a deep black background gives it an exotic charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Its greatest feature is the \"watermark painting\" technique, which reveals the face of a geisha at the bottom of the cup when held up to the light. This sophisticated decorative technique, which uses double-layered porcelain, brings together the best of traditional Japanese craftsmanship that was used on ceramics for export from the Meiji period through the early Showa period. When the cup is lifted and held up to the light, the mysterious image of a geisha appears, surprising the drinker.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe gold-painted design on the jet-black background depicts a Japanese landscape with Mount Fuji in the background, including a five-story pagoda, Japanese houses, and pine trees. The outer and inner rims of the cup and the edge of the saucer are decorated with geometric patterns, creating a unified design. The inside of the cup is made of pale blue-white porcelain, which beautifully reflects the color of the drink. The curved gold handle adds an elegant accent, allowing you to feel the craftsmanship of the past every time you pick it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Recommended usage and applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The mini size makes it ideal for enjoying espresso, strong black tea, and high-quality Japanese tea such as gyokuro. It creates a luxurious experience of slowly savoring a small amount.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you use it to entertain guests, the watermarked design will be a talking point and make your tea time a memorable one. When you hold it up to the light and a geisha appears, it will provide a magical surprise and excitement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e In addition to its practical use, it is also recommended to display it in a glass cabinet as a Japanese antique collection item. It can also be used to store accessories and small items, or as a stationery holder on your desk. It would also make a great gift for people who love Japanese-Western interiors or who are interested in Japanolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Interior coordination proposals\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn a Japanese modern interior, combining it with simple Japanese furniture and a lattice-design display shelf will create a space where traditional beauty breathes in modernity. When placed in a tokonoma alcove or display shelf with indirect lighting, the contrast between black and gold will stand out, creating a sophisticated atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e In a Japonisme-style space, by displaying other export ceramics, replicas of ukiyo-e prints, folding fans, and other Japanese accessories, you can recreate the worldview of Japanese art that was beloved in Europe at the end of the 19th century. It also pairs exceptionally well with dark wood furniture and velvet fabrics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor an eclectic mix style, display them on top of a vintage suitcase or alongside antique books to create a romantic space where travel and culture intersect. Combine them with brass accessories, dried flowers, old maps, etc. to create a display with a story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The playful design, in which the figure of a geisha appears when the tea set is held up to light, is the culmination of the techniques employed by Japanese artisans to amaze Western audiences. This tea set, which has both practical and artistic value, will bring a special story and beauty to your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e About quality and condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Since this is a reused item, it may show signs of wear compared to a new item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e There may be repair marks or color unevenness due to aging.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThere may be small scratches or scuff marks due to use, but this will not affect use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e There may be slight differences in color tone between the photo and the actual product.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"アンティーク・リユースセレクトショップ Fynd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51484291465497,"sku":"FYND-0002589","price":8980.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/7106\/8953\/files\/20251006091118_p6538_result.webp?v=1759981038","url":"https:\/\/fynd-jp.com\/en\/products\/antique-mini-tea-cup-and-saucer-set-japan-openwork-geisha-directly-imported-from-england","provider":"アンティーク・リユースセレクトショップ Fynd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}