Rauhenhammer Bavaria Porcelain Teacup

This item is a vintage porcelain teacup, specifically the underside view showing its base and characteristic backstamp. It is crafted from fine white hard-paste porcelain, a material renowned for its translucency and durability. The cup features a traditional footed base with a circular rim that elevates the body. The porcelain body is finished in a high-gloss white glaze, which appears largely intact with minor surface scuffing visible on the unglazed resting rim of the foot. The handle is slender and rectangular in profile, attached to the upper side of the vessel. A crucial identifying feature is the black backstamp within the footed circle, which reads 'Rauhenhammer Bavaria Germany' surrounding a stylized 'RJ' monogram inside a shield; this logo was used by the Porzellanfabrik Rauhenhammer (founded by Friedrich Christian Paul Müller) in the mid-20th century. Additionally, there is a hand-painted red numerical mark '672/2076' on the side of the foot rim, likely indicating a specific decorator pattern or production series number. The condition appears fair to good, with some darkening on the interior of the foot ring suggesting light use. The overall craftsmanship reflects the high standards of post-war German porcelain production, specifically from the Upper Franconia region of Bavaria. Based on the style of the mark, this piece likely dates from the 1950s or 1960s.