\"Dancing Butterflies\" RARE Hand Painted,Scalloped Demitasse Set. For Sale

"Dancing Butterflies" demitasse is a very rare find. This is a very detailed rendition of dainty,flying butterflies,white clouds among peonies. This seller opines this captivating artwork is probably from renowned Japanese artisans. Eg: Meiji? Satsuma?Hayashi? Kutani?

sublime representation of the country's beautiful & rich culture.

You can almost see their movement through the air & feel the embossed texture of the hand paint. 22 or 24k rims & gold outlines of the clouds - catches the light in a magical way. This item is rare

The set is handmade,Handpainted with Gold gilding. A vintage/antique piece probably from the early 1900s or older but not proven. The cup is made of very thin bone china - it is quite translucent when held up to the light.

No marks but the peonies give a big clue as to origin.This set was stored in a box for many years & belonged to old owners grandmother.

Intricate hand-painted details and beautiful scalloping of the set makes this translucent demitasse set a glorious addition to any collection & awesome gift. It is perfect for anyone who appreciates the impeccable beauty of Asian art and wants to add Asian elegance to their chinoiserie. No imperfections noted on this very special set. In great shape.

Each item is an antique or vintage item, therefore, imperfections from age, wear or damage is common & expected. Any imperfections or damage identified by this seller will be photographed and/or described in as much detail as possible. However, such does not guarantee against the presence of additional imperfections and/or damage. This seller is not an expert when it comes to any of the items for sale. The photos are part of the description. Description is information found through research & visual inspection in an attempt to give you the best description of this product & its condition. Thank you.