Antique Nippon Morimura Hand Painted Scenic 5pc Tea Set Green Raised Gold M Mark For Sale

Spectacular antique Hand Painted Nippon porcelain tea service bearing the desirable green M-in-wreath Morimura Brothers mark.

This is an exceptionally decorative five-piece service consisting of a lidded teapot, two teacups and two matching saucers.

What makes this set especially impressive is the sheer amount of decorative work.

Virtually every visible exterior surface has been incorporated into the design. The pieces feature individually hand-painted scenic landscape panels showing trees, water, distant buildings and countryside views. The scenes appear on multiple sides rather than being limited to a single central decoration.

Surrounding the paintings is an extraordinary amount of ornamental detail, including:

• Rich emerald-green ground

• Extensive hand-applied gold decoration

• Raised gilt and beaded detailing

• Intricate scrolling gold borders

• Greek-key style decoration

• White and gold medallions

• Elaborately decorated handles

• Coordinated decoration on the lid and spout

• Hand-painted landscape scenes throughout

The lidded teapot is the centerpiece of the service, with substantial scenic paintings on opposite sides, a dramatic gold handle, long green spout, raised gilt decoration and an elaborately patterned fitted lid.

The two cups are equally detailed, with landscape paintings incorporated into their exterior decoration rather than simply repeating a transfer pattern. The matching saucers continue the same green, gilt and scenic design.

The amount of individual handwork represented in this relatively small service is remarkable. This is as much a piece of decorative Japanese art porcelain as it is a tea service.

The underside carries the green Hand Painted Nippon M-in-wreath mark, associated with Morimura Brothers. Comparable M-in-wreath scenic Nippon pieces are generally attributed to the early 20th-century export period, approximately 1911–1921.

An outstanding display set for a collector of Nippon, Morimura Brothers, early Noritake, Japanese art porcelain or elaborate hand-painted antique china.

SET INCLUDES

1 lidded teapot

2 teacups

2 matching saucers

5-piece tea service total

MEASUREMENTS

Teapot: approximately 6 inches tall based on the measurement photographs.

Please refer to the photographs for additional scale and dimensions.

CONDITION

Very attractive antique condition with expected evidence of age and previous use.

The hand-painted landscape scenes remain vivid and detailed, and the extensive green and gold decoration presents beautifully.

There is age-related wear to portions of the gilt decoration, particularly along exposed edges, rims and areas that naturally receive handling.

Minor surface marks, small manufacturing irregularities and signs of age may be present.

No major damage is apparent in the photographs provided.

Because this is antique porcelain more than a century old, please closely examine all photographs of the rims, handles, spout, lid, cups, saucers and decoration. The photographs are an important part of the condition description.

ITEM SPECIFICS

Brand: Nippon

Maker: Morimura Brothers

Type: Tea Set

Set Includes: Teapot, Teacup, Saucer

Number of Items in Set: 5

Number of Place Settings: 2

Material: Porcelain

Color: Green, White, Gold, Multicolor

Pattern: Scenic Landscape

Theme: Landscape, Nature, Cottage

Style: Art Nouveau / Edwardian

Shape: Round

Production Style: Art Porcelain

Production Technique: Hand Painted

Features: Hand Painted, Raised Gold, Gilt, Scenic Panels, Lidded

Finish: Glossy

Origin: Japan

Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan

Vintage: Yes

Antique: Yes

Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original

Era: Edwardian / Early 20th Century

Time Period Manufactured: 1910–1919

Estimated Date: Circa 1911–1921

Backstamp: Printed

Backstamp Color: Green

Maker’s Mark: M in Wreath

Handmade: Yes

Occasion: All Occasions

Department: Adult

SHIPPING

Each piece will be individually wrapped and carefully protected, with particular attention given to the teapot spout, handle, fitted lid and cup handles.

Ships within 2 business days.

Recycled packing materials may be used where appropriate while maintaining secure protective packaging.

VINTAGE ITEM DISCLAIMER

Antique and vintage items may exhibit surface wear, gilt loss, manufacturing irregularities, patina and other signs consistent with age and previous use.

These characteristics are part of the history and authenticity of antique porcelain.

Please review all photographs carefully before purchasing.

RETURNS

No returns accepted.

Please review all photographs, measurements and condition information carefully before purchase.

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