{"product_id":"japanse-satsuma-theeserviesset-15-delig-late-meiji-ca-1895-1915-hododa-merkteken","title":"Japanese Satsuma Tea Set - 15-piece - Late Meiji c. 1895-1915 - Hododa Mark","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn exceptionally complete antique Japanese Satsuma tea service, executed in a deep cobalt blue ground with richly gilded hand-painted decorations.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set consists of six cups with matching saucers, a teapot, a sugar bowl, and a milk jug. All pieces bear the same original Satsuma mark and form a matching set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe decoration features refined depictions of Japanese courtiers, samurai, geishas, and landscapes, executed in traditional Satsuma enamel work with extensive gilding and characteristic craquelure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on the mark and the craftsmanship, the set was likely manufactured during the late Meiji period to early Taisho period, circa 1895 to 1915.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiven its age of over a century, the set is in neat antique condition. There are some old restorations present on the sugar bowl, milk jug, and one cup, as well as a small chip on one saucer and a small chip on the inside of the teapot. Additionally, slight wear to the gilding is visible, consistent with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn impressive decorative and collectible Satsuma set that fits perfectly within a classic interior or a collection of Japanese export pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: Late Meiji \/ early Taisho\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDate: c. 1895-1915\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Satsuma earthenware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDecor: Hand-painted and gilded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Cobalt blue, cream, and gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eComplete: 15-piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTeapot: approx. 15 cm high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Good antique condition with some professionally restored parts and normal signs of age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ziggy's Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54600886714707,"sku":"AO0806001","price":175.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0412\/2451\/files\/IMG_8597_8ff20053-1c44-461c-99d5-694dbc0606a0.jpg?v=1786882658","url":"https:\/\/ziggyswarehouse.com\/en-at\/products\/japanse-satsuma-theeserviesset-15-delig-late-meiji-ca-1895-1915-hododa-merkteken","provider":"Ziggy's Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}