Category
Ceramics and Porcelains
Distinguishing marks
shimazu crest
Condition
Excellent
Date Period
meiji 1868-1912
Long Description
tea cup set, possibly from meiji period. saucer has shimazu crest.
History
possibly attained late 1940's to early 1950's by my wifes mother
eBay Auction Link
For Sale?
No
Re: japanese tea cup set
I have a teacup with the same picture in the bottom. My grandmother had it and I always asked her to let me look at it. Now I have the cup & saucer. Dont know much about it but it is different than yours. Mine says Norcrest Fine China Made in Japan 525/33 on the bottom of the saucer. They are white with a gold dragon on it. Just very curious about it.
Re: japanese tea cup set
Based on your description Lealagirl , yours is a Dragonware style "Lithophane" teacup made after 1921, most predate World War two (1939). They were a mass produced item, with production going right through the 1960's and not considered rare. At auction you might get $25.00 for one.