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Lot 109:
Description
C-19052
Seven-piece hand-painted porcelain lemonade or chocolate set produced during the Nippon export era and bearing the underglaze blue "Te-Oh China Hand Painted Nippon" mark. The set includes one bulbous pitcher and six matching handled cups, all decorated with pink rose clusters framed by green enamel borders and subtle gilt accents. The pitcher features a rounded lower body, squared angular handle, and gently flared spout, with rose panels set against a warm ivory ground and segmented red cartouches. The cups repeat the floral motif on three examples, while three others carry a simplified leaf-and-band design consistent with coordinated but variant production within the same pattern line. The decoration is fully hand-painted with raised enamel outlining and applied gilt detailing typical of the Nippon export period. The soft olive green banding, delicate beaded trim, and stylized "T" motif near the base of the rose cups reflect late Victorian to early Art Nouveau transitional aesthetics. Interior glazing remains clean and glossy, and the hand-applied decoration shows slight variation piece to piece, reinforcing its artisanal origin.
Condition is good antique condition with age-appropriate wear. Minor surface marks and light discoloration visible to the pitcher body. Expected gilt wear along rim edges and high points. No major cracks or structural breaks observed. All handles intact and secure.
Pitcher: 7" Diam x 6" H Cups: approx. 3" Diam x 4" H each
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