Thank you for viewing. This is one demitasse cup and saucer from IMPERIAL BLACK, one of the highest-end lines of Noritake, a leading Japanese tableware brand. This series is now discontinued and is a rare item that is difficult to obtain. The contrast between the jet-black band and the lavishly applied, thick gold trim is very beautiful, and the design is full of elegance. The "Imperial" series in Noritake is always a high-end model that represents the brand. 【About the backstamp】 There is a mark of a laurel wreath and an Aladdin lamp, and the cursive "Noritake" logo. This logo is a mark that proves that Noritake was the finest bone china at the time. This is a bone china product carefully manufactured in Japan during the golden age of Noritake, around the 1970s and 80s. It is a rare demitasse size, which is one size smaller than a general coffee cup. It fits well when displayed on a board, and is a size that is especially popular with collectors. 【Condition of the product】 • Gold trim: There is almost no peeling or discoloration, and it retains its original luster. There is one small scratch on the handle. (※Please check the images) • Surface: There are no cracks, chips, or noticeable scratches, and it is in very good condition. • There is a small black dot inside the cup, but this is from the beginning. (I have uploaded an image, but it is actually a small dot) ●Size • Cup: Diameter approx. 6cm / Height approx. 5.5cm • Saucer: Diameter approx. 12cm 【Recommended points】 As it is a demitasse size, it is recommended for enjoying espresso after a meal, or for displaying as a collection. I used to have about 6 of these at my parents' house, but I have inherited the one that remains. As this is an old item, I would be happy to sell it to someone who understands vintage items and will cherish it. We will carefully pack the item and ship it via Mercari delivery. #Noritake #Noritake #Demitasse #ImperialBlack #Discontinued #BoneChina #Antique #Vintage #Collection #CoffeeCup #LuxuryWesternTableware #CupAndSaucer #AfternoonTea #TeaSet #OldNoritake