JAPANESE KUTANI TEA CUP WITH LID.

Description:
- Beautiful Japanese Kutani ceramic tea cup with lid.
- Kutani ware is a colorful type of Japanese ceramics. Its original name is *Kutani-yaki*. It is produced in cities in the southern part of Ishikawa Prefecture.
- This type of enameled Japanese porcelain is characterized by a painting technique using five colors and by depicting the beauty of nature—mostly flowers and birds—across much of its surface.
- The earliest pieces date back to the mid-17th century, and production continues to this day. This porcelain gained international fame following an exhibition in 1873, which popularized it in the West.
- This specific cup is a collectible porcelain piece; such cups are known as *Yunomi*. It features intricate floral motifs in white and gold with black accents, including hand-painted gold chrysanthemum designs and Japanese calligraphy in black.
- Hand-painted, with some areas possibly decorated with gold. The base of the cup bears a red stamp.

Conservation and Damage:
- The cup is in excellent condition.
- It shows no dents, scuffs, or breaks. There is some wear on the base.
- The object shows wear consistent with it’s age.

Comments:
- Dimensions and weight are approximate.
- The color tones in the photos may differ from the actual colors.
- The item for sale corresponds to the photos. The description is not a detailed account of the item.
- The information provided here consists of unverified personal opinions.