1970s Japan | Noritake Suffolk Collection Ivory Porcelain Gilded Rose Cup and Saucer Set

The Suffolk collection, named after the county of Suffolk in England, embodies an elegant English countryside style. The ivory white ceramic surface, with a creamy undertone, is paired with fine gold trim. Delicate golden rose vines adorn the body of the cup and the rim of the plate. Both the glaze and the gold trim are exceptionally well-preserved, bringing a vintage, elegant rhythm to any dining table. Noritake, established in 1904 in the village of Noritake, Nagoya, Japan, boasts over a century of porcelain craftsmanship. It was a pioneer in producing the first Western-style dinnerware in Japan. The founder, inspired by Western porcelain during a visit to the United States, was determined to create Japanese tableware that could grace the international stage. This Suffolk piece is one of the representative works of Japanese export porcelain from that era. The US design patent number on the base of the cup records its history of venturing into global markets. It proves that Japanese craftsmanship can perfectly interpret the understated luxury favored by the European and American middle class.