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This item is an exquisite antique Japanese Kutani-yaki coffee/tea cup and saucer set, featuring the classic *Gosaie* (five-colored) hand-painted enamel technique.
【Design and Details】
- Both the cup and the saucer are decorated with *wakō* (paneled) motifs, showcasing traditional Japanese auspicious symbols—including the "Three Friends of Winter" (pine, bamboo, and plum) and graceful red birds—set against a backdrop of rich, green geometric patterns.
- A delightful highlight of this set is the iron-red butterfly painted at the center of both the cup’s base and the saucer’s center. When the cup is lifted, the butterfly on its base aligns with the one on the saucer, creating a charming visual interplay.
【Markings】
- Both the cup and the saucer bear the renowned "Kaku-Fuku" mark—the kanji character for "good fortune" (*fuku*) enclosed within a green square. This is a highly recognizable, authentic hallmark found on genuine antique Kutani-yaki porcelain from the Shōwa era.
【Condition】
- In excellent condition! There are no chips, cracks, crazing, or signs of repair.
- The glaze retains a like-new luster, and the hand-painted enamel colors remain vivid and bright, with virtually no signs of wear.
- As is common with antique or handcrafted porcelain, there may be minor, inherent traces from the production process (such as tiny kiln specks or subtle variations in brushwork), which only add to the piece's unique character. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the item description.
