{"product_id":"noritake-chikaramachi-china-butterfly-floral-teacup-saucer-japan-vintage-c1930","title":"Noritake Chikaramachi China Butterfly Floral Teacup Saucer Japan Vintage c1930","description":"A colorful vintage Chikaramachi China teacup and matching saucer, made in Japan and dating to approximately the 1930s. The set features a striking Art Deco-era butterfly and floral motif, with a vivid cobalt-blue butterfly centered between stylized lavender leaves and red, yellow, and orange flowers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA warm peach-apricot band decorates the upper portion of the cup and outer rim of the saucer, contrasted by a fine black line and creamy white porcelain body. The cup is finished with a matching peach-toned handle and rim.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eManufacturer \/ Brand: Chikaramachi China\u003cbr\u003eAssociated Maker: Noritake \/ Morimura porcelain operation\u003cbr\u003eBackstamp: Chikaramachi China, crown-and-wreath emblem, Made in Japan\u003cbr\u003ePattern: Butterfly and floral pattern\u003cbr\u003eMain Motif: Blue butterfly with stylized flowers and foliage\u003cbr\u003eItem: Teacup and matching saucer\u003cbr\u003eDesign Style: Art Deco\u003cbr\u003eEstimated Date: c.1930\u003cbr\u003eAge Classification: Vintage\u003cbr\u003eProduction Period: Chikaramachi crown marks are documented from the late 1920s onward.\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Glazed porcelain\u003cbr\u003eGround Color: Cream \/ ivory white\u003cbr\u003eBorder Color: Peach \/ apricot\u003cbr\u003eAccent Colors: Cobalt blue, lavender, green, red, yellow, orange and black\u003cbr\u003eDecoration: Butterfly, flowers and stylized foliage\u003cbr\u003eCup Shape: Low rounded teacup with small foot ring\u003cbr\u003eHandle: Rounded loop handle in matching peach glaze\u003cbr\u003eSaucer: Coordinating wide peach border with black inner line\u003cbr\u003eCountry of Origin: Japan\u003cbr\u003ePlace Associated with Production: Nagoya, Japan; reference sources associate Chikaramachi with a Noritake factory operation there.\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Excellent\u003cbr\u003e6.5 oz weight\u003cbr\u003e6 cube\u003cbr\u003eSKU 8878TC","brand":"Noritake Chikaramachi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43983516565622,"sku":"8878TC","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0641\/6547\/8518\/files\/7c6453fd-5835-47cf-97e7-644197a7b659.jpg?v=1786755922","url":"https:\/\/templetonantiques.com\/products\/noritake-chikaramachi-china-butterfly-floral-teacup-saucer-japan-vintage-c1930","provider":"Templeton Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}