What is Japanese Lithophane?

What is Japanese Lithophane?

Porcelain with a face of an oriental woman seemingly impressed in the bottom of what appears to be only their cups. The picture impressed in the porcelain is a “Lithophanes”. It was made in Japan between the late 1930’s and into the late 1950’s/early 1960’s, mostly for export.

What is Lithophane porcelain?

Lithophanes are the amazing 3 dimensional porcelain transparencies that we are renown for. As light shines through the varying depths of the etched porcelain panels, they come alive with remarkably detailed images. All of our lithophanes are proudly handmade in the USA.

Is PETG good for Lithophane?

Another great option to print lithophanes is PETG, which is even more translucent than PLA (soda bottles are made of this material). It can withstand higher temperatures and doesn’t break so easily. As a negative part, this material is not that easy to print.

What is the best material for lithophanes?

The best filament for 3D printing lithophanes is ERYONE White PLA, with many proven lithophanes to show. Lithophanes show up best when they are a very light color and PLA is a very easy filament to print with. Many people have used this filament with great results.

What are the different levels of Lithophane Cups?

Geisha lithophane cups are categorized based on four levels of quality and these are: Shows clear and detailed features; shows a dark contrast between light and dark areas. Detail is shown on face and hair; it is not as defined as Level 1 though. There is less contrast when it comes to light and dark areas.

What is this lithophane Japanese teaware?

Kutani Lithophane Japanese Teaware – This example by AntiqueMarks.com A Set of Japanese Teaware that, when you are drinking and point the cups towards the light a Japanese women will appear at the bottom of the cup. It was given to my grandmother who is 86 years old today.

How can you tell if a geisha Cup has Lithophane?

You can hardly tell if there is lithophane present. There is minimal detail when it comes to contrast in light and dark areas. There is an obvious flaw in the stamp. The eyes look bulging around the rim similar to those of a frog or bug. The value of a Geisha cup depends on the following factors: