Antique Nippon Hand Painted Porcelain Cider Set - 14" Pitcher & 4 Mugs

Stunning, authentic Japanese Nippon porcelain cider/lemonade set, meticulously hand-painted during the historic Morimura Brothers era This remarkably complete 5-piece heirloom collection features one grand, elegantly sculpted pitcher paired with four matching footed mugs.  The set showcases a brilliant, romantic palette of vibrant pink and deep magenta cabbage roses set against a soft, blended background of pastel yellows, greens, and cream. Each piece features magnificent, heavily gilded accents highlighting the ornate handles and the striking, flared molded feet. Backstamp Identification .The bottom of the porcelain features the authentic, historic small purple Nippon Maple Leaf mark (Hand painted), confirming its manufacture by the predecessor of Noritake for western export at the turn of the 20th century.  * Pitcher: 14 inches Tall x 7.5 inches Wide (at its widest point, including handle/spout)  * Mugs: Proportionate matching footed cider mugs (approximately 4.5 to 5 inches tall) Exceptional structural integrity with absolutely no chips, cracks, hairline fractures, or professional repairs. The porcelain retains a bright, clear chime when gently tapped.