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Gorgeous antique Japanese Nippon porcelain creamer and sugar bowl, dating to the late Meiji period, circa 1891–1911. Both pieces bear matching Nippon maple leaf backstamps.This exceptionally beautiful pair features a striking apple-green ground lavishly embellished with elaborate raised gold gilt moriage decoration.Delicate pink enamel flowers with rich emerald-green centers are surrounded by intricate gold foliage, scrolling botanical motifs, and hundreds of tiny raised gilt dots, creating a wonderfully textured and richly ornamented surface.The elegant pedestal forms, graceful gilded handles, and beautifully decorated bases add to the sophistication of these lovely antique pieces.The extraordinary combination of apple green, pink, emerald green, and brilliant gold makes this an especially eye-catching example of antique Japanese decorative porcelain.Measurements:Creamer:• Height: 4¾” to rim
• Width: 3¼” from spout to handleSugar Bowl:• Height: 4½”
• Outer rim diameter: 2¼”
• Width across handles: 4½”Condition:Excellent antique condition. No chips, cracks, or crazing. Both interiors are exceptionally clean.The elaborate raised moriage decoration and gold gilt are beautifully preserved, with only very minor rubbing to the gold on the upper portions of the handles.The sugar bowl is missing its original lid and is offered as an open sugar bowl.Both pieces bear matching Nippon maple leaf backstamps.A wonderfully ornate and beautifully preserved antique Nippon porcelain pair, ideal for collectors of Japanese export porcelain, hand-painted moriage, and Victorian-era decorative tableware.