Showa Retro Nagoya Pottery (Meito) Hard Porcelain Demitasse Cup Set of 5

Old Meito Cups

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This is a very rare set of 5 demitasse cups from **Nagoya Pottery (Meito)**, found while clearing out my parents' home.

Nagoya Pottery was a prestigious manufacturer, mentioned alongside Old Noritake during the pre-war and post-war periods.
As the company no longer exists, these vintage items are affectionately known as Old Meito among collectors.

■ Design & Features
Art Deco Style: A very modern and beautiful design reminiscent of the early to mid-Showa period, featuring a geometric lattice pattern and pale purple lines.

Hard Porcelain: Stamped with Meito Hard Porcelain, indicating a solid and durable construction.

Size (approx.): Diameter 80mm x Height 55mm (Demitasse size)
Perfect for espresso, but also stylish as dessert cups for pudding or jelly, or even as sake cups for cold sake.

■ Condition
Saucers are not included.
This is a set of 5 cups only.

Manufacturing Characteristics: As is typical for items of this age, there are small manufacturing blemishes (frimono) and black spots visible throughout.

Crazing: One cup has crazing (fine cracks in the glaze) from the bottom to the side.
There are no major chips or cracks that would impede use, but please only purchase if you understand that these are old antique/vintage items.

■ Shipping
The items will be carefully packed with cushioning material to prevent breakage and shipped via Mercari delivery.

We recommend these for anyone who likes Showa retro tableware or Old Meito.

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