This item was treasured by my grandmother. I'm not sure of the exact time period, but I believe it's from the Showa era. It shows almost no scratches and appears to be in good condition. The gold paint is beautiful, but there is some initial staining? (Image 10). It's a very old, long-term retro storage item. Please understand this before purchasing. Cup: 8.5cm diameter, 5cm height Saucer: 13cm diameter It has a gold-painted maple leaf pattern similar to Fukagawa or Kobe Satsuma ware, but the backstamp only says "Kobe," so I asked ChatGPT about it↓. Please use this information as a reference. It is highly likely to be from Kobe Toen (Kobe Pottery Garden) and part of the Maple Leaf Pattern series (around the 1960s-1980s). Evidence based on features: 1. Maple Leaf Design - Hand-painted red, orange, and gold maple leaf patterns. - The composition, divided by gold lines like "kumodori" (cloud pattern), is often seen in Kobe Toen and Kutani ware designs for export during the Showa period. 2. Shape (Form) - Western-style tableware (English cup shape) - The Kobe Toen standard has a slightly narrower base and a handle attached at a higher position. 3. Gold edging - The thickness and color of the gold on the rim (slightly reddish gold) are typical of Japanese export tableware from the mid-Showa period. 4. Backstamp "Kobe" alone - Kobe Toen used a simple mark with only "Kobe" in gold letters for export items and gifts. ⸻ Manufacturing Background • Manufacturing location: Arita or Kutani area (OEM manufacturing) • Brand name: Kobe Toen (Kobe Pottery Garden) • Sales: Exported via Kobe Port, sold in department stores (also handled by Hankyu, Daimaru, etc. domestically) ⸻ Series/Design Name (Estimated) Based on the maple leaf design, It is highly likely that it was sold under the name "Kinshu (Golden Autumn) Series" or "Momiji Kinsai (Maple Leaf Gold Paint)". (Both names were confirmed at Kobe Toen at the time)