Franklin Porcelain Japanese Teacup | Kachō Jūnikagetsu | 1985

Vintage Japanese porcelain teacup from 1985 by Franklin Porcelain, from the limited series Kachō Jūnikagetsu, or “Flowers and Birds of the Twelve Months”.

This piece is decorated all around with a refined Japanese nature scene of two red-crowned cranes amidst gnarled pine trees. One crane stands on an old pine branch, while the second is depicted on a rock beneath the overhanging branches.

The scene aligns with the Japanese tradition of kachō-e, in which birds and plants are the central focus. The combination of cranes and evergreen pines is also a classic Japanese motif traditionally associated with long life and prosperity.

The detailed nature scene is framed at the top and bottom by cobalt blue geometric decorative bands and fine gold-colored accents.

The underside bears the original Japanese Franklin Porcelain mark with the series name 花鳥十二ヵ月, the designation for limited edition, © 1985 FP, and JAPAN.

Part of a twelve-piece collector's series, with each cup featuring its own unique flower and bird depiction.

Details

• Brand: Franklin Porcelain
• Series: 花鳥十二ヵ月, Kachō Jūnikagetsu
• English meaning: Flowers and Birds of the Twelve Months
• Motif: red-crowned cranes and pine trees
• Year: 1985
• Period: Shōwa period
• Origin: Japan
• Material: high-quality porcelain
• Decoration: polychrome nature and bird motif
• Finish: cobalt blue decorative bands and gold accents
• Edition: limited edition
• Condition: very good vintage condition without damage
• Underside: originally marked with Franklin Porcelain, series name, © 1985 FP, and JAPAN
• Part of a series of twelve different versions