Vintage 7 Piece Empress China Golden Silhouette Tea Cups & Saucers Japan

This is a partial set of vintage fine china manufactured under the brand Empress China in Japan, specifically the "Golden Silhouette" pattern. The set consists of four footed teacups and three matching saucers, totaling seven pieces. Each item is constructed from translucent white porcelain with a glazed finish. The design features a delicate repeating motif of stylized grey and metallic gold leaves or snowflakes encircling the exterior rim of the cups and the border of the saucers. The rims of both the cups and saucers are accented with a thin, elegant gold band, as are the footed bases and the ergonomic curved handles. Based on the pattern style and manufacturing origin, these likely date from the mid-20th century, approximately the 1950s or 1960s. The craftsmanship is typical of Japanese export porcelain of that era, emphasizing light weight and refined shapes. Visually, the items appear to be in good vintage condition with no large chips or cracks apparent from the primary photograph, though there may be minor surface wear or slight gold loss on the rims consistent with moderate domestic use. The set serves as a classic example of post-war Japanese ceramic artistry intended for the international market.