Shofu China, Made In Occupied Japan, Tea Cup & Saucer, Floral w/Gold Trim Design

Description: Item(s): Shofu China, Made In Occupied Japan, Tea Cup & Saucer, Floral w/Gold Trim Design Description(s):These cups and saucers are from an estate sale & were all inside of an opened box that had dried paper wrapping & very dry straw. I decided to remove all of the china, have it gently cleaned & inspect the items. The china pieces all cleaned up very nicely. The cups & saucers DO NOT have any breaks, chips or cracks. The white china areas are smooth to the touch, however the floral areas are not & both are by design.These items, I believe, were either used very, very gently OR just displayed. The individual units are in very good condition. The cups & saucers have the imperfections that you would expect to see & feel in 'china' from the manufacturing process. These china pieces are rather lightweight & very delicate. On the historical side, these items were manufactured between 1945-1951 when Western forces occupied Japan. Items destined for the United States, during this time frame, needed to be marked w/ "Occupied Japan" OR "Made in Occupied Japan". Colors: A white background w/ green, pink & purple colors, w/ multiple shades per color. Also different shades of brown/tan & yellow are present. All of the pieces have gold areas on them.Design(s): The design appears to be a set of three different sized & formed roses in a grouping that are accompanied w/ green vines & leaves. The cups have 3 rose sets each that appear to be hanging down from the cup top rim. The saucers have 6 rose sets that are all laying down & coming off of the gold trim. Scalloped edges make up the edge of the base on the cups & the rim edge of the saucers. The scalloped edges are more pronounced on the cups.Trim: The cups have a thin gold trim line on the top rim as well as the lip edge, gold on the top of each small handle & a gold pattern on the top of the base per cup. The saucers have a gold trim on the outer ridge, w/ a raised relief scroll type pattern per saucer. The gold trim areas of ALL pieces appear to show wear and/or it could be by design.Dimensions- Cups = 1.4 oz. Each; Approx. 3", Top measurement w/ handle Saucers = 2.6 oz. Each; Approx. 4" CircumferenceImperfections: See pictures.No original box.Some scuffs/scrapes and marks on the cups & saucers - tops & bottoms & sides.A few of the interior of the cups have small raised "bumps" from the manufacturing process.Some of the cup exteriors have raised "bumps" as well from the manufacturing process. Some of the cups have blue/black marks that are underneath the glaze; from the manufacturing process. Some of the cup exteriors have "dimples/uneven" areas randomly on them and underneath the glaze. Some of the cups & saucers have small "flecks" of gold, on the white of the china; from the manufacturing process.The cups & saucers show minor age related imperfections. Any and all imperfections listed in the description part of the listing.Other Notations:These items may have manufacturer imperfections; to include construction of, design of, color, paint & size variations. Picture #10 is showing a small, rather old & faded label, that was on the inside of the box these items were in; for reference ONLY. This IS NOT included with the cups and saucers.A set = 1 Cup & 1 SaucerAny & all cloths, felt & trays used for photos ARE NOT included w/ these items.Cups and saucers purchased will be RANDOMELY selected from stock. These items are listed as "New, other" however they may not be perfect. These items may have dents/dings; scrapes/scuffs; as well as marks/stains/scratches.Please see all pictures so you are aware of what you will be receiving. Thank you. All items listed are inspected and a full and fair disclosure of any imperfections is noted. When your purchase is not to your satisfaction, before leaving negative feedback, please advise as soon as possible so that we may work on a satisfactory resolution together. Your feedback on your experience is greatly appreciated. Thank you! Thank you for looking! Visit our store for other 'fab finds' and check back often as items are routinely added.All reasonable offers will be considered. for Auctions: The winning bidder has 5 business days for payment or the item(s) will be relisted. Shipping: USPS Ground OR FedEx. (BAearly)

Price: 18.95 USD

Location: Phoenix, Arizona

End Time: 2025-01-05T23:01:33.000Z

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