Cup and saucer (3) - Porcelain

Pair of antique Japanese Imari cup and saucers – Arita, 18th century (Edo period) Description: Lot consisting of three porcelain cups and three saucers, executed in the traditional Japanese Imari palette (underglaze blue, iron-red and gold). Decorated with a pattern of eastern waves and cartouches with floral motifs. The inside of the cups features a central floral medallion. The underside of the pieces shows an unglazed foot ring with the three characteristic 'spur marks' (bumps), confirming authentic 18th-century production in Arita (Japan). Specifications: • Origin: Japan, Arita (Edo period, ca. 1720–1780) • Cup dimensions: height 3.5 cm, diameter 7.5 cm (weight approx. 80 g) • Saucer dimensions: height 2.5 cm, diameter 12.5 cm (weight approx. 60 g) Condition report: The items are in varying condition: • Set 1: Cup and saucer in pristine condition, with light wear to the gold commensurate with age. • Set 2: Saucer in pristine condition. The cup has a small chip at the rim with a hairline fracture emanating from it. • Set 3: The cup and saucer have been restored in the past. Please study the photos carefully for an accurate impression of the decoration and the listed damages and restorations.

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