Koshida Satsuma Japanese Meiji Thousand Flower Multifloria Classic Dinner Set

Magnificent full set of Koshida Satsuma porcelain china dining set with the famous hidden geisha girl portrait hidden in bas relief ath the bottom of all cups. This figure comes into view when the cup is held the light. There were many Japanese locations were Satsuma china was made, however Koshida was and is considered the best producer of Satsuma products. This set is the'piece de resistance,' the hallmark, the top production of Satsuma dinnerware.

My mother bought this set many years ago and used it infrequently. Hand painted, gold gilding, Moriage enamel, egg shell delicate porcelain cups, hidden picture, you name it, this set combines all the great features of Japanese Satsuma china. Set includes: 11 Dinner Plates 10" round each 6 Salad Plates 7 1/2" round each 6 Desert Plates 9" long x 7 1/2" wide x 5" wide 10 Cups 3" wide x 2 1/2" high 8 Demitasse cups 2 1/4" wide x 2" high 6 Demitasse saucers 3 1/2" round 6 Tea & Toast snack plate & saucer 5" round 2 Sauce Bowls3" round x 1 1/2" high 1 Nesting Bowl 6" high 1 Nesting Bowl 7" high 1 Teapot 4 1/2" high 1 Coffee Pot 6 1/2" high 1 Creamer 3" high 1 Vase 5" high 1 Lighter "4" high 1 Candle Holder 3".

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