Japanese Gilded and Enameled Porcelain Teacup and Saucer

This is a small, ornate porcelain teacup and matching saucer, likely Japanese in origin based on the provided context '142 japan'. The teacup has a footed base and a delicate 'D' shaped handle. Both the cup and saucer are predominantly white porcelain, heavily decorated with a combination of dark green enamel and intricate gold gilting. The green enamel appears to be applied in a broad, flowing pattern around the body of the cup and the inner rim of the saucer, possibly depicting stylized floral or foliate motifs. Overlaid on the white and green areas are fine gold designs, including scrolls, swirls, and possibly small blossoms. The interior of the cup is entirely gilded with a luminous gold finish, which shows some wear and tarnishing, indicating age and use. The rim of the cup also shows some loss of gilding. The saucer features a raised center for the cup with the same green and gold decoration, and its outer rim is also edged in green with gold detailing. The overall condition suggests a vintage or antique piece; there are visible areas of wear to the gold finish, particularly on the cup's interior and rim, and some dulling or scratching on the enamel and glazed surfaces. No specific maker's marks are visible in the provided image, but the craftsmanship, with its detailed hand-applied decoration, points to a quality piece of decorative porcelain, likely from the early to mid-20th century, consistent with export ware from Japan during that period.