Thank you for viewing. ■Product Name Old Noritake Gold Arabesque Pattern Cup & Saucer (No. 20056) ■Product Description This is a piece from the "Old Noritake" series, manufactured and exported by Noritake, which was founded by the Morimura Group, in the 1920s and 30s. The "M" mark on the bottom of the cup and the "HAND PAINTED JAPAN" inscription confirm that it is a pre-war export product. This item, pattern number "No. 20056," features a very luxurious and華やかな design with a gold arabesque pattern on a black background. While there are some minor scratches and fading of the gold gilding due to aging, it is generally in good condition and is perfect for collections or photography props. ※The purchase source is a brand shop exclusively for authenticators. ■Identification from the Markings Markings: M mark NORITAKE HAND PAINTED JAPAN No. 20056 These markings clearly indicate that this is a product of "Old Noritake." Specifically: "M" mark: The initial of Morimura Brothers, a logo used from 1921 to the early 1940s. "HAND PAINTED JAPAN": Indicates that it is hand-painted porcelain, a testament to its high-quality pre-war export status. "No. 20056": This is a design number for each product, a unique number recorded in Noritake's pattern book. ■Size: Cup: Mouth diameter approx. 5.5cm, diameter including handle approx. 7.2cm, height approx. 5.5cm Saucer: Diameter approx. 12.2cm, height approx. 2cm Material: Fine porcelain (premium white) Country of Origin: Japan It was likely manufactured during the Art Deco period of the 1920s and 30s, a luxurious export cup with gold-filled decoration. The white porcelain is decorated with black and gold arabesque patterns and was sold to the upper classes in America and Europe.