Antique Nippon M Wreath Mustache Cup Jumbo Hand Painted Morimura Noritake

Offered for your consideration is an exceptionally rare, museum-quality antique Edwardian fine porcelain mustache cup, hand-painted in Japan during the prestigious Nippon era (circa 1911–1921). Manufactured by the celebrated Morimura Brothers (the historic founding house of Noritake), this oversized "Jumbo" gentleman's cup features a brilliant white, translucent porcelain body boasting a classic flared loop handle.

The interior rim is engineered with its original, integrated porcelain mustache guard shelf accented with a wavy, hand-gilded border and central crescent sipping aperture. The front display face is exquisitely decorated with a soft, hand-colored botanical transfer vignette depicting ivory autumn blossoms, trailing emerald green ivy foliage, and a flowing ribbon scroll.

Condition: Excellent antique condition. The fine porcelain body remains exceptionally bright, clean, and structurally flawless with no chips, cracks, hairline fractures, or internal tea staining. The delicate hand-applied gold-gilt trims along the upper rim, guard edge, and handle remain beautifully crisp and deeply reflective with only the most minor, age-appropriate light vintage shelf wear.

Measurements: Oversized Jumbo gentleman's scale, stands approximately [Insert Height, e.g., 3.5 inches] tall x [Insert Width, e.g., 4 inches] in diameter across the top rim.

Markings: The underside base proudly preserves the authentic underglaze green Morimura Bros. factory identification hallmark featuring the "M" inside a leafy wreath, surrounded by: "Hand Painted NIPPON."

Price: 42.00

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