An exquisite vintage Japanese porcelain tea service. Beautifully crafted in traditional Arita/Mino ware style, the set features a striking crisp white glaze decorated with a delicate hand-painted blue, (& with just a smidgen on pink and green), magnolia and foliage motif.
The floral design features beautiful, slightly raised white enamel outlining that gives the petals a subtle three-dimensional texture.
The teapot comes complete with a charming woven bamboo swing handle and a gold-accented protective tip on the spout. It is paired with a matching set of four traditional handleless yunomi tea cups, each featuring the same elegant floral artwork mirroring the main pot. The teacups have a different design back and front.
Perfect as a functional brewing set for tea enthusiasts, a focal piece for grandmillennial or chinoiserie shelf displays, or a thoughtful vintage gift.
This set arrives in excellent vintage condition with vibrant colors and no chips or cracks. There is a random pale yellow stain on the inner rim, photographed, but it is inconsequential.
