I am not sure if this is antique or chinese at all. it is very fine and translucent with a rubbed gilt rim. No markings at all. There are little tiny bubbles in places. it has a hand painted design and a painted branch shaped handle. A little info would be great as I dont want to get rid of but my hasband is moaning that I am becoming a hoarder
i will post better pics in the am (NZ time)
It is not antique; manufactured between 1970s-1990s. I have seen cups with similar patterns at vintage shops.
Hi, Anthony is right, I believe that it is a Japanese vintage tea cup,
Thanks all, I thought i better double check before it got taken to the thrift store. Was pretty sure it was modern but since I have picked up edo netsuke and qing scholares carvings and ivory I thought best to check. Noone in NZ seems to have much knowledge on asian antiques. which generally works in my favour