Fine translucent porcelain, hand-painted with pink roses and a romantic garden scene, finished in moriage and gold — this thirteen-piece Takito tea set is a serious piece of antique Japanese porcelain.
Maker: Takito Company, Nagoya, Japan
Materials: Fine translucent porcelain, moriage, gold accents
Condition: Very good — small chip on teapot spout, photographed; all other pieces excellent. Hand wash only. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.
Thirteen pieces (fifteen including lids): teapot with lid and internal strainer, five teacups with saucers, creamer, and lidded sugar bowl, all with a serene house-by-the-water scene, a green band, white moriage dot borders, and gold accents. The double-T within diamonds backstamp confirms Takito production.
A remarkable set for an antique Japanese porcelain collector, a moriage enthusiast, a serious tea table, or anyone who wants a complete and beautiful antique tea service with documented provenance.
Takito Company operated in Nagoya, Japan from 1880 to 1948, exhibiting at the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago and the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis; their moriage work gained particular recognition during the Art Deco period.
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