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Tue, Sep 15, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 344

Vintage Japanese Geisha Lithophane Porcelain Tea & Coffee Service

Estimate: $300 - $500

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$0 $5
$50 $10
$150 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$4,000 $500
$15,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Vintage Japanese porcelain tea and coffee service featuring elaborate gilt decoration over a dark ground with colorful figural panels depicting traditional Japanese scenes. The set includes a tall lidded coffee pot, lidded teapot, creamer, sugar bowl, multiple cups, saucers, and coordinating pieces.

The porcelain is richly embellished with raised gold-tone patterns, ornate borders, and hand-painted style decoration in pink, green, and red. The underside bears a Japanese maker’s mark with Japan identification and the number 183. The cups appear to feature traditional geisha lithophane portraits visible in the bases when held to light.

Largest Dimensions: approximately 8 x 7 in.

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Congratulations on your winning! As per policy, balances of $2500 or more will need to be paid via bank wire, Zelle, check or money order. See below for payment instructions: Zelle: Send payment to williamsonauction@gmail.com • Wire Transfer: Domestic: WIRE Bank of America Routing: 026009593 Account: 898171631235 Williamson Auction Gallery International: Swift Code:BOFAUS3N Swift Code: BOFAUS6S-NON US CURRENCY Bank of America Account: 898171631235 Bank Address: 222 Broadway, New York, Ny 10038 Check: Williamson Auction Gallery 3816 N 29th Ave Hollywood, FL 33020

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