Re: Dinner set with Lithopane tea cups

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Comments:: : : : A friend is in possession of a dinner service for eight, serving platter, etc., with a lithopane of a geisha on the bottom of the tea/coffee cups. The marking is in English only and reads: : : : Kutani (moutain sketch behind the name) : : : Hand-Painted (in a banner of a sort) : : : Orched : : : : : "Orched" is not a misspelling of "orchid" as there isn't a single orchid to be seen. The colors are pink, green and blue, with gold highlights. The scenes depicted appear to be of a sea inlet and a bridge with Mt. Fuji, presumably, in the distant background. : : : I gather that these pieces were manufactured for export. Any way to determine the age/value of this set? There is no wear or chipping on any of the pieces. : : : Thanks. : : : : : You should see the lithopane section of my site, or visit also dragonware.com. : : Lithopane have been produced from the '30 up to '50 with a peack time during WWII an<a href=http://www.freeinceststories.net>d</a> japanese occupation mainly for local sale to US soldier. : : In fact you do not find easily lithopane in Europe or in Japan. : : The value is generally....low, but as you have a complete set in good condition, it is rather interesting and not so common. For some ideas of a price look at ebay.com, you get quite often lithopane. : : Thks for your message on the forum. : : Regards

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