Occupied Japan Teacup Set

A vintage "Made in Occupied Japan" porcelain teacup and saucer with hand-painted landscape.

The period of "Occupied Japan" refers to the time between the end of World War II in 1945 and the signing of the San Francisco Peace Treaty in 1952, during which Japan was under Allied occupation. Items produced during this period were required to be marked "Made in Occupied Japan" or "Occupied Japan" for export. These pieces are now highly collectible, as they represent a specific and transitional period in Japanese history. The hand-painted landscape on this teacup is a common decorative motif from this era, reflecting the continuation of traditional Japanese artistic practices.

• Period: 1945-1952
• Origin: Occupied Japan