Elaborate, colorful, hand painted tea cups by Japanese artisans that will brighten up your home d??cor.Two matching deep porcelain vessels with a nice weight and lobbed edges. They are richly decorated with floral medallions with bead draperies. Under glaze cobalt has been used to make diamond and ring borders. Inside each cup is a cherry blossom.The cups have a thick, smooth, shiny white glaze and raised, unglazed foot rings. The bases are glazed.There are four character marks on the bases of both cups. I believe one character is the word for rich. I am unable to decipher the other marks.MEASUREMENTS 3 ??a€ (9.5 cm) diameter x 3a€ (7.6 cm) tall. Weighs 15.0 oz (425 g)CONDITION There are no cracks, chips, or breaks; they ring true. The enamels are fresh and bright. The foot rings feel smooth and refined. There is some wear to the gilding on the mouth.Add richness and age to your d??cor with these matching tea cups. The gold will add a nice reflective quality. These tea cups will add to your Imari collection.Item ID: Por-1772