Vintage Japanese Porcelain Cup with Persimmon Motif Silver-Rimmed 3″

Vintage Japanese Porcelain Cup with Persimmon Motif, Silver-Rimmed 3″ Diameter

Japan, mid-Shōwa period (circa 1950–1970)
Dimensions: approx. 3″ diameter × 1.5″H (7.6 × 3.8 cm)
Weight: ~3oz

This petite vintage porcelain cup features a softly scalloped body with a refined hand-painted persimmon (柿 kaki) motif, accented with dark foliage and graceful gold enamel linework. The reflective silver or platinum rim adds a quiet luxury to the serene white glaze and elevates this compact cup beyond everyday tableware. The interior calligraphy and vermilion seal cartouche reinforce an elegant visual balance within the bowl.

Persimmons (柿) symbolize good harvests, longevity, wisdom, and seasonal abundance in Japanese culture. Highly regarded in both tea settings and home hospitality, persimmons evoke 秋 (autumn), domestic comfort, and tasteful simplicity. The lyrical brushwork, restrained palette, and scalloped form create a refined harmony suitable for small servings of 香茶, sake, or sweets.

The mid-Shōwa period maintained earlier Meiji-Taishō aesthetic values: thin porcelain walls, careful enamel detailing, and hand-painted motifs produced in small workshops and regional kilns. Charming in use or display, this cup retains a poetic seasonal sensibility.

Condition: Light handling wear and faint age marks; minor silver-rim abrasion expected from use. No cracks or structural damage observed.

A delightful, display-friendly collectible with cultural symbolism and traditional elegance—perfect for tea service, sweets presentation, or as an intimate decorative accent.