Japanese ceramic techniques are among the world's best. Both before and after the war, the export of Western-style tableware flourished during the economic recovery. This item doesn't have a visible manufacturer's mark on the backstamp, but the color of the white porcelain, its smoothness, luster, and the application of gold, especially the smooth finishing of the foot rims on the cups and saucers, indicate very high quality. In terms of shape, the cup is Art Deco style with straight lines, so it's difficult to determine if it's from before or after the war, but I believe it was made for export. Cup: Diameter 9.2 cm, Height 5.6 cm Saucer: Diameter 14 cm Set of 6.