Circa: 1954
Manufacturer: Tashiro Shoten Ltd.
Vintage hand painted Japanese teacup. c:pre 1954. Made by the Tashiro Shoten Ltd. co. which went out of business in 1954, elephant head symbol. This has a pale green background. Raised decoration on the edges. Very fine painting. No chips or cracks. Saucer is 5.25 wide; cup is 3.5 wide x 2.25 tall. 8/11samc