Teacup and Saucer, Geisha Girl, Hand Painted Women in Garden, Cobalt Blue, Japan, Antique

• Antique Teacup and Saucer, Japan Geisha Girl Cobalt Blue Rim, Oriental Women in Floral Garden and Tea Room, Porcelain, Hand Painted, Asian Style, Collectibles, (Discontinued)
• Made in Japan
• Antique:  1910 - mid 1930's (estimated)
• Details:  Highly collectible Geisha Girl pattern teacup and saucer from Japan.  Hand painted with intricate scenes of Geisha women within two cartouches, separated by a color band:  One scene shows three geishas in a tea room, and the other two Geishas in a garden. The interior of the cup has a pretty floral detail.  The cobalt blue rims have a light gold, enamel swirled line, which is sometimes an indication the piece was made before 1910.  We believe this one is authentic, not a reproduction.  We are not experts but closely reviewed: the eyes, raised stencil lines, colors applied outside the lines, and overall look and feel of the piece.  This piece is simply marked "Japan".  This set is sure to be a great addition to any Geisha Girl, or teacup, collection.
• Material:  Porcelain
• Dimensions:  Cup: 2.0 inches Tall, 3.75 inches in Diameter (top opening).  Saucer: 5.25 inches in Diameter. 
• Condition:  Antique - Used.  Very Good Antique Condition.  We could find no issues with this piece.  Please review all pictures and make sure you love this item before purchasing, we can't accept returns.  All Sales Final.  Please remember these are VINTAGE and ANTIQUE items, they are NOT new, every effort has been made to show any scratches, wear and tear and imperfections.   

It's very hard to pinpoint a date for Geisha Girl porcelain because it was produced by so many Japanese factories during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.  Much of it was made for export to Western markets, often as inexpensive goods sold at dime stores, sometimes given away as premiums.  Geisha girl porcelain was most popular in the US from the late 19th century into the 1950s, with its peak period of sales between 1910 and mid 1930's.  It is still loved today and highly collectible.  Many love to mix and match patterns, while purists stick to only one pattern.