Old Noritake Gold Harlequin Cabinet Cup & Saucer, circa 1935-1941, FOREIGN Maruki mark, England A very beautiful old Noritake cup for export to England! It's a small and cute demitasse cup. Harlequin (a collection of various colors) comes in several colors, and they are being sold at the same time! We recommend displaying them together♪ The elegant body is decorated with vibrant colors and gold gilding inside, making it a very gorgeous and stylish item. The backstamp is the "Maruki mark." The Maruki mark was created by changing the square part of the kanji for "difficulty" (困) to a circle (〇), with the wish to overcome difficulties smoothly, so it's considered auspicious. Harlequin means "clown" in French, and it refers to a set that combines various colors. Size: Approx. Cup diameter 6.5cm x Height 5.5cm, Saucer diameter 12.2cm As this is a very old item, please understand that there may be some minor scratches and wear, which are part of its character and not due to being a modern new item. Overall, it is in miraculously clean condition, so you can use it with pleasure. Old Noritake is said to be of exceptional quality because the soil used is so good, with no cracks or signs of deterioration. Although you can find similar hand-painted antiques in overseas products like those from Germany, the soil is completely different. These delicate handmade items require both skill and effort, and you won't find them in today's world where goods are abundant. We recommend contacting us and considering your purchase as soon as possible. We hope to deliver it to someone who will cherish it. We also have other rare vintage and antique items for sale. Please participate in the auction. We recommend following us so you don't miss out on great deals. #en's antiques