Japanese Art Deco Geometric Lusterware Condiment and Serving Set

This is an exceptional 1920s-era Japanese porcelain set featuring a cream pitcher, sugar bowl, salt shaker, and matching hexagonal serving tray. The set is a prime example of the Art Deco movement's influence on Japanese export ceramics, specifically known as lusterware. The design is highly architectural and geometric, characterized by sharp, multifaceted forms and a cubist-inspired painted pattern. The primary color palette includes bold, iridescent shades of yellow, green, burnt orange, and deep blue, set against a metallic bronze-toned luster base. The handles and spouts are stylistically angular, emphasizing the modernist aesthetic. The construction is of fine porcelain with a distinctive iridescent metallic glaze that reflects light with an oil-slick effect. Physically, the set measures approximately 9 inches by 6 inches on the tray. While no specific maker's mark is visible in the primary image, such pieces from the Taisho or early Showa period were frequently produced in regions like Nagoya or Seto for export. The condition appears to be very good for its age, showing typical minor wear to the delicate luster finish at the contact points and some slight darkening or patina common in antique glazed ceramics. The level of craftsmanship in the hand-painted geometric facets is quite high, representing the peak of Japan's 'Hand Painted Made in Japan' export era.