Superb Antique Meissen Kakiemon Demitasse Cup & Saucer

  

CONDITION: Excellent, first quality without defect. This porcelain demitasse cup and saucer was produced in Germany by the Meissen factory in the late 19th century.

It has the crossed swords mark under the glaze and it is the first quality mark. The saucer has a diameter of 5 1/2 inches and the cup is 2 7/8 inches high not counting the handle. It is made of the finest quality porcelain ever produced by Western manufacturers. The cup is shaped with a pedestal base and very unusual handle. The set is decorated in a style originating from the Asian culture known as Kakiemon. There are stylized flowers hand painted in vivid colors and a flying rooster.

The borders are ornately painted. There are gilded accents and trim on both pieces. This is an extremely rare find for a discerning collector of cups and saucers or Meissen.

FOR OUR CUSTOMERS OUTSIDE THE US. The Post Office requires this. This item is in the category "Pottery & Glass\Decorative Cookware, Dinnerware & Serveware\Cup & Saucers".

The seller is "betsybabe" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Brand: Meissen
• Origin: Dresden
• Pattern: Kakiemon
• Type: Demitasse Cup Saucer
• Color: Multicolor
• Set Includes: Saucer
• Material: Porcelain
• Production Style: Hand Painted & Hand Gilded
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
• Product Line: Decorative Collectable Antique Porcelain