New, First-Class, Lidded Cobalt Net Cup and Saucer by Lomonosov ★ Limited Price! ★ For combined shipping of 2 or more ceramic items, we offer a discount of -600 yen off the total for each additional item after the first. Please comment if you are purchasing multiple items. ★ This item is a rare "lidded cup." It features the iconic Cobalt Net pattern of Lomonosov. It looks like the kind of cup a noble gentleman from a cold country might use while reading. It has a luxurious and noble feel, with a touch of playful charm. Despite its appearance, it's highly practical. It has a large capacity, similar to a mug, yet the cup is lightweight. The lid, essential in a cold country, helps keep drinks warm and also steams tea properly. Perfect for long hours of desk work or reading, even in warmer seasons. Cup: Diameter approx. 9.5cm, Height approx. 7.5cm Saucer: Diameter approx. 14.5cm Full capacity: approx. 250ml 80% full: approx. 200ml Unlike the Rose pattern, the cobalt has a slightly thicker line with a bleeding effect, which suits the chic color scheme of deep blue and gold very well. The lattice pattern has countless cross-like ribbon-like marks, and lovely frill-like gold accents are also applied to the inside of the rim. ★ Lomonosov (Imperial) Porcelain: An established, top-class brand that began as a royal warrant, continuing since 1744. It is an official dinnerware brand. It has been introduced irregularly at high-end department stores such as Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi and Shinjuku Isetan in the past. This pattern is also available at Mariage Frères in Ginza and Paris. ★ However, Lomonosov cups, despite being a branded item, have a somewhat rough finish. For example, please be aware of minor paint errors, the adhesion of glaze color during firing on the foot rim, and minor scratches. ★ Various marks such as ×, triangles, and numbers may be found on the back of Lomonosov porcelain, but these are the painter's signatures, so please rest assured. Even on new, first-class items, there is almost always staining from glaze or gold accents firmly attached to the back foot rim, which is baked on during firing. (It is generally a brownish stain, but when held up to the light, some parts sparkle, indicating that it is mixed with gold accents.)