Saucers, Empress China, Gold Wheat 1108, Blue Floral Gold Rim, Set of 3, Vintage Japan 1960s

Gold wheat shafts, soft yellow and grey leaves, small blue flowers, a gold rim — Gold Wheat is the kind of pattern that looks simple until you notice how well everything sits together.

• Maker: Empress China
• Pattern: Gold Wheat 1108 (discontinued)
• Materials: Porcelain
• Origin: Japan
• Era: Vintage, 1960s–1970s
• Quantity: Set of 3 (saucers only)
• Size: 6" diameter
• Condition: Excellent — no cracks, chips, or visible scratches; gold rims in excellent condition. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.

Backstamped "Empress China, Japan, Gold Wheat 1108," these three saucers are saucer-only finds — the cups are long gone, but the saucers are in excellent shape and worth having. The pattern runs border to center, making each piece feel complete on its own.

Lovely as underplates for small oil or vinegar bottles, candles, or planters, or for serving lemon wedges at the table or bar.

Empress China was a mid-century Japanese export porcelain brand marketed primarily to the American gift and department store trade, part of the broader post-war wave of fine porcelain imports from Japan aimed at American brides and tea-service buyers. Detailed manufacturer records are scarce, as is common with many mid-century export china lines that operated under retailer-specific or import-house names rather than a single continuously documented factory.

Browse our shop for more vintage Japanese export china and gold-rimmed porcelain to round out your collection.