Vintage Japanese Lusterware Geisha Tea Set

This is a vintage five-piece Japanese lusterware tea set consisting of a rounded teapot with a lid, two teacups, and two matching saucers. The set is crafted from lightweight porcelain, typical of mid-20th-century Japanese exports. It features a distinctive 'luster' finish, characterized by an iridescent, metallic, and pearl-like sheen, particularly visible on the light blue upper halves of the vessels. The central decorative motif is hand-painted and depicts a traditional 'Geisha' scene including figures in kimonos outdoors near flowering cherry blossom trees. The lower portions are left in a clean white glaze, while delicate gold-toned or monochromatic line work accents the handles and spouts. The shapes are classic, with a lobed or scalloped base on the teapot and a simple curved 'C' handle. Based on the style and mass-produced nature of these pieces, which were popular souvenirs and export items, this set likely dates from the 1940s to the 1960s (Mid-Century). Most such sets contain a 'Made in Japan' or 'Hand Painted Japan' red or green backstamp on the underside. Overall condition appears fair through the digital preview, though lusterware of this age often shows typical shelf wear, minor loss to the hand-painted detailing, and fine crazing in the glaze. The craftsmanship is standard for commercial decorative export ware, valued more for its nostalgic and aesthetic appeal than high-end ceramic artistry.