Antique Japanese Fine Kutani eggshell cup and saucer signed Watayasu Sei Meiji
A very beautiful Eggshell Kutani ware demitasse cup and saucer made in the Meiji period. The decoration is very finely painted as shown in the photos. The cup is made of extremely thin eggshell porcelain, and the cup and saucer together weigh only 59g. Condition: Although it is a very old piece, it is in excellent condition with no noticeable wear or damage, chips or cracks. Please note that the gold paint may discolor slightly over time and there may be some scuffs from the time of manufacture and over time.
Size: Cup height 5.5cm, mouth diameter 5cm / Saucer 10.7cm. Signed Watayasu Sei on the bottom.