Vintage Japanese Wakaba China Gilt Satsuma-Style Coffee Service - 15 pcs

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An exquisite vintage Japanese coffee service by Wakaba China, featuring richly detailed figurative decoration, vibrant cobalt blue, warm russet-brown tones … Read more An exquisite vintage Japanese coffee service by Wakaba China, featuring richly detailed figurative decoration, vibrant cobalt blue, warm russet-brown tones and elaborate gold accents.
This beautifully coordinated 15-piece set is decorated with traditional Japanese-inspired figures in ornate ceremonial dress, surrounded by intricate scrolling motifs and gilded detailing.
The elegantly proportioned coffee pot features a gracefully curved spout, sculptural handle and fitted lid with a gilt finial. Complementing it are a matching covered sugar bowl, milk jug and six delicately decorated coffee cups with their corresponding saucers.
The contrasting white glazed interiors provide a lovely balance to the richly ornamented exteriors.
Each piece contributes to an impressive and highly decorative service, ideal for an elegant coffee table, vintage china cabinet or eclectic interior.
Origin and Details
Maker/mark: Wakaba China
Country of origin: Japan
Period: Mid 20th century, estimated
Style: Japanese Satsuma-inspired, traditional Asian
Materials: Glazed ceramic with coloured and gilt decoration
Number of pieces: 15
Set includes:
1 coffee pot with lid — 20 cm high, 6 cm base diameter
1 sugar bowl with lid — 11 cm high, 5.5 cm base diameter
1 milk jug — 8 cm high, 5.5 cm base diameter
6 coffee cups — each 5.5 cm high, 3.5 cm base diameter
6 saucers — each 12 cm in diameter, 6 cm foot diameter
Condition
Excellent Please refer to the photographs for details.
A visually striking Japanese vintage coffee service, combining traditional figurative decoration with richly coloured and gilded detailing. See less