Exquisite Merit multi-colored Moriage Demitasse Tea Cup and Noritake Morimura c.1918 Serving Dish

The little teacup with style and pizzazz!

Early 20th century refined Noritake art deco meets Merit's art "gone wild" moriage with this hand painted set unified by baby blue. Yellow, blue, green, and red clay applications burst like firework against a band of baby blue and a white porcelain base to frame a gentle rose design. What a stunning piece of artwork!

Gentle roses compliment a splendid single handled serving dish by Noritake Morimura, c.1918. A baby blue scalloped rim borders an ivory center decorated with a gold/black grid pattern set beneath a misty pink and bronze/white leaf floral display.

Origin: Japan. Pre-owned

Dimensions: Cup 3 1/4"W x 2 1/4"H

                     Saucer 5"W

                     Dish 6"W

Condition: Very Good. The cup has a flaw at the front base and a stray green dot, both which appear to be from the glazing process and hand painting processes. The serving dish has scuff marks from prior use. Overall this set is in lovely vintage/antique condition. There are no chips, cracks, scratches, or stains. The cup is recommended for display purposes only.