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Antique Japanese Kangxi Revival Set Chinese Porcelain Tea Cups Japan, 19th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Delicate and trademark Kangxi revival Japanese Tea Set from the 19th century. Marked Zoshuntei
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19th Century Japanese Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Kangxi Revival Set Chinese Porcelain Tea Cups Japan, 19th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Delicate and trademark Kangxi revival Japanese Tea Set from the 19th century. Marked Zoshuntei
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19th Century Japanese Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Tea Set
Located in Newark, England
Extensively Decorated with Traditional Japanese Images The Tea Set comprises of fifteen pieces
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Tea Sets Antique

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Metallic Thread

Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Tea Set
Located in Long Island City, NY
A superb antique Japanese cloisonne enamel tea set from the Meiji Era, 1868 to 1912. The set
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japanese Tea Sets Antique

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Meiji Era Japan Cloisonne Enamel Tea Set
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese cloisonne enamel tea set from the Meiji Era, 1868 to 1912. A total of 7 items
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Enamel, Copper

Antique Meiji Era Japan Cloisonne Enamel Tea Set
Antique Meiji Era Japan Cloisonne Enamel Tea Set
$3,000 / set
H 3.5 in W 4.125 in D 4.5 in
Antique Japanese Arita Porcelain Imari Tea Pot and Tea sets, ca 1690 - 1710
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A lovely set of a teapot and 2 teabowls and saucers. Of moulded shape and with floral decoration
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17th Century Japanese Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Arita Porcelain Imari Tea Pot and Tea sets, ca 1690 - 1710
Antique Japanese Arita Porcelain Imari Tea Pot and Tea sets, ca 1690 - 1710
$1,998 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 5.12 in Dm 5.12 in
Set of 6 Arita Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Chocolate Cup / Tea Bowl Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
/brown decoration of flowers. Unmarked. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese
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17th Century Japanese Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

Antique Set of 6 Arita Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Chocolate Cup / Tea Bowl Japan
Set of 6 Arita Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Chocolate Cup / Tea Bowl Japan
$1,998 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 3.04 in Dm 2.72 in
Rare Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Tea Set Totai Signed
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese enamel porcelain tea set. Features a captivating bird and floral design
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japanese Tea Sets Antique

Materials

Enamel

Antique Geisha Tea Set, Japanese, Handpainted, Ceramic, Teapot, Cups, Service
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Geisha tea set. A Japanese, handpainted ceramic teapot and cups service for
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Early 20th Century Japanese Other Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Ceramic

A Set of 2 Japanese Edo Period Gold Imari Porcelain Tea Bowl & Saucer Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A set of 2 Japanese Edo period Gold Imari Porcelain Tea Bowl & Saucer Japan. Nice Edo period tea
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18th Century Japanese Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Set of 10 Tea Coffee Cups Porcelain Eggshell
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice set of 10 cups decorated. They are marked on the base. Garden scene of butterflees and
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19th Century Japanese Taisho Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Set of 10 Tea Coffee Cups Porcelain Eggshell
Antique Japanese Set of 10 Tea Coffee Cups Porcelain Eggshell
$798 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 3.15 in Dm 4.34 in
Japanese Antique Pure Silver Tea Set Akira Mimatsu Arthur and Bond
Located in Newark, England
offer this three piece Japanese Silver Tea Set. The Tea Set of exceptional casting formed as Japanese
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Silver

Set Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Imari Tea Cup & Saucer, ca 1700
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely set of Japanese porcelain Imari. Additional information: Material: Porcelain Region of
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18th Century Japanese Japanese Tea Sets Antique

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 20 Antique Japanese Arita Kangxi Style Tea Set Flowers Porcelain, 19th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice and rare set of blue and white teabowls, Marked. Japanese in Chinese style. Top Quality
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19th Century Japanese Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

Set of Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
between 2 sets Edo , c. 1700 Tea Bowl and dish Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery
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17th Century Japanese Edo Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Chinese Edo Kangxi Period Imari Porcelain Tea Set, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nice edo/kangxi period tea bowl and saucer with imari floral and animal decoration. Its a marriage
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18th Century Japanese Edo Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

Set of 2 Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Bowl Polychrome, 18/19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Period: 17th century, 18th century Condition: 1 set perfect, 1
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18th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Tea Sets Antique

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Tête a Tête Tea Set with Butterflies
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Fabulous Tea service for two people (tête-à-tête) Satsuma earthenware, Meiji period, 19th c. With
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19th Century Japanese Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

Set of 6 Antique Japanese Meiji Tea Bowls Porcelain Straits Ennamels Eggshell
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice set of 6 tea bowls with saucer decorated with flowers and pommegranat. They are marked
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19th Century Japanese Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Tea Pot Japan, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Tea/Coffee Drinking: Bowls, Cups & Teapots Japanese Style: Satsuma Region of
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19th Century Japanese Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

Set of 10 Antique Japanese Meiji Period Chawan Tea Bowls Porcelain Eggshell
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice set of 10 bowls decorated. They are marked on the base. Additional information
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19th Century Japanese Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

Set of 10 Antique Japanese Meiji Period Chawan Tea Bowls Porcelain Eggshell
Set of 10 Antique Japanese Meiji Period Chawan Tea Bowls Porcelain Eggshell
$1,918 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 2.76 in Dm 4.49 in
Set of 12 Antique Japanese Meiji Period Chawan Tea Bowls Porcelain Eggshell
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice set of 12 bowls decorated. They are marked on the base. Additional information
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19th Century Japanese Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

Set of 12 Antique Japanese Meiji Period Chawan Tea Bowls Porcelain Eggshell
Set of 12 Antique Japanese Meiji Period Chawan Tea Bowls Porcelain Eggshell
$1,518 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 2.37 in Dm 5.04 in
Set of 10 Antique Japanese Meiji Period Chawan Tea Bowls Porcelain Eggshell
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice set of 10 bowls decorated with flowers and butterflies.. They are marked on the base
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19th Century Japanese Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

Set of 10 Antique Japanese Meiji Period Chawan Tea Bowls Porcelain Eggshell
Set of 10 Antique Japanese Meiji Period Chawan Tea Bowls Porcelain Eggshell
$1,358 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 0.99 in Dm 4.34 in
15pcs Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Set Pot Richly Decorated Marked Base, 19thC
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Period: Meiji Periode (1867
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19th Century Japanese Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

Satsuma, Japan. Egoist tea set consisting of a teapot, sugar bowl, creamer, cup.
Located in København, Copenhagen
will be applicable to your purchase. Satsuma, Japan. An egoist tea set consisting of a teapot, sugar
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Early 19th Century Japanese Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

Set of 2 Antique Japanese Porcelain Eggshell Tea Bowl Rare Black Ground Marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique Meiji Japanese Porcelain Eggshell Tea Bowl Rare Black Ground Marked. Egg Shell Tea cups
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

Set of 5 Japanese Edo Period Gold Imari Porcelain Rooster Tea Bowls & Saucers
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nice Edo period tea set with rooster and chicken decoration in imari palette. Underglaze blue and
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18th Century Japanese Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

Set of 2 Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari, c. 1700
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
between 2 sets Edo , c. 1700 Tea Bowl and dish. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery
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17th Century Japanese Edo Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

Set of 2 Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari, c. 1700
Set of 2 Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari, c. 1700
$271 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 2.76 in Dm 4.53 in
Set of 5 Japanese Edo Period Porcelain Rooster Tea Bowl & Saucer, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nice Edo period tea set with rooster and chicken decoration in imari palette. Underglaze blue and
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19th Century Japanese Edo Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

Set of 6 Japanese Edo Period Gold Imari Porcelain Butterfly Tea Bowl & Saucer
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nice Edo period tea set with imari floral and butterfly decoration. Additional information
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18th Century Japanese Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

Set of 4 Antique Japanese Meiji Period of Chawan Tea Bowls Porcelain Eggshell
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice set of 4 tea bowls decorated with Women. They are marked on the base. Additional
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19th Century Japanese Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

14-Piece Japanese Gilt and Painted Tea and Dessert Serving Set with Peacock
Located in Norwood, NJ
14-piece Kutani Japanese gilt and painted tea and dessert serving set with Peacock. Hand painted
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Gold

Set of 12 Antique Japanese Meiji Period Cups or Tea Bowls Porcelain Eggshell
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice set of 12 bowls with saucers. Very nicely decorated. They are marked on the base
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19th Century Japanese Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Satsuma Coffee or Tea Set Richly Decorated Marked Base, 19th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This is for 15pcs Marked on base. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese
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19th Century Japanese Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

Set of 8 Antique Edo Japanese Porcelain Imari Tea Cup & Saucer, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely Japanese porcelain 18th c cup & saucer. underglaze blue, overglaze red and gold. Unusual
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18th Century Japanese Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

8 Piece Japanese Kutani Hand Painted Chawan Tea Bowl & Cover Set in Original Box
By Kutani Studio
Located in Studio City, CA
A lovely set of 8 Kutani tea serving bowls with covers in an original stamped wood box. All
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

Set of Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari, c. 1700
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
between 2 sets Edo , c. 1700 Tea Bowl and dish Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery
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17th Century Japanese Edo Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

Set of Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari, c.1700
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
between 2 sets Edo , c. 1700 Tea Bowl and dish Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery
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17th Century Japanese Edo Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

Pair of Arita Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Chocolate Cup / Tea Bowl Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very nice edo period examples, 18th century A Japanese pair of Imari tea bowls / chocolate cups
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17th Century Japanese Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

Set of 6 Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl & Dish Floral Bird Imari
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Porcelain decorated in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze red. Edo , c. 1700 Tea Bowl and dish
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17th Century Japanese Edo Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Tea Pot
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji Era lidded copper tea pot. Circa: late 18th century to early 19th century
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Late 18th Century Japanese Japanese Tea Sets Antique

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Imari
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Porcelain decorated in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze red. Edo , c. 1700 Tea Bowl and dish
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17th Century Japanese Edo Japanese Tea Sets Antique

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Imari
Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Imari
$271 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 0.48 in Dm 3.63 in
Antique Japanese Bowl/Cup for Tea Japan Rare Scene Creamware UK, 18th/19th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
. Very unsual tea set. Decorated after british creamware style. Early 19th century. Scene of a European
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Early 19th Century Japanese Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Set of Cup and Tea Bowl Porcelain Eggshell
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice set. Very nicely decorated. They are marked on the base. Additional information
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19th Century Meiji Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Set of Cup and Tea Bowl Porcelain Eggshell
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Set of Cup and Tea Bowl Porcelain Eggshell
$171 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 0.75 in Dm 5.01 in
Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
between 2 sets. Edo , c. 1700 Tea Bowl and dish. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery
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17th Century Japanese Edo Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

Antique Kutani Tea Service, Japanese, Porcelain, Teapot, Cup & Saucer, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Kutani tea service. A Japanese, porcelain 6 person teapot and cups set, dating
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Late 19th Century Japanese Late Victorian Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

Arita Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Kakiemon Chocolate Cup/Tea Bowl
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very nice edo period example in nice condition, 18th century A Japanese pair of Kakiemon tea bowls
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17th Century Japanese Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Tea Cup Bowl & Saucer Imari Edo Period, 18C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely set from the edo period. Additional information: Primary Material: Porcelain & Pottery
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18th Century Japanese Edo Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Tea Cup & Beaker Saucer Imari Edo Period, 18C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely set from the edo period. Additional information: Primary Material: Porcelain & Pottery
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18th Century Japanese Edo Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

Set of 5 Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowls Floral Imari
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Porcelain decorated in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze red. Its a mariage Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Color: Blue & White Region of Origin: China Empe...
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17th Century Chinese Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

Antique Meiji Japanese Porcelain Lidded Tea Bowl Rare Black Ground Marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Introducing this unusually shaped decorated egg shell tea bowl. Rare black ground. Additional
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

Arita Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Kakiemon Fluted Tea Bowl, 1680-1720
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very nice edo period example in nice condition, ca 1680-1732. A Japanese Kakiemon tea bowl and
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17th Century Japanese Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

Arita Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Kakiemon Fluted Tea Bowl, 1680-1720
Arita Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Kakiemon Fluted Tea Bowl, 1680-1720
$1,147 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 1.15 in Dm 4.93 in
Pair Antique Meiji Porcelain Kangxi Revival Japanese Tea Bowls, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Pair Antique Meiji Porcelain Kangxi Revival Japanese Tea Bowls, 19th Century Lovely and very
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19th Century Japanese Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Tea Cup & Beaker Saucer Imari Edo Period, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely set from the edo period. Additional information: Primary Material: Porcelain & Pottery
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18th Century Japanese Edo Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Cup & Saucer Imari Edo Period, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely set from the edo period. Additional information: Primary Material: Porcelain & Pottery
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18th Century Japanese Edo Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Hare Imari, c. 1700
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
between 2 sets. Edo , c. 1700 Tea Bowl and dish Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery
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17th Century Japanese Edo Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

Japanese tea service for 10 in fine mid-19th century porcelain
Located in Catania, IT
Japanese tea service for 10 in fine porcelain from the mid-19th century Hand painted of excellent
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

Jules Vieillard & Cie Manufacture, Japanese-style Tea Service
By Amedee de Caranza
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
'' 11/16 ; P. 8,5 cm/3'' 3/8 This exceptional Japonism tea set was created for the Jules Vieillard
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Late 19th Century French Japonisme Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Faience

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Japanese Tea Sets Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Japanese tea sets antique available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and metal, every Japanese tea sets antique was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Japanese tea sets antique — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A Japanese tea sets antique, designed in the Regency, Georgian or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Coalport Porcelain, John Rose and Satsuma each produced at least one beautiful Japanese tea sets antique that is worth considering.

How Much is a Japanese Tea Sets Antique?

The average selling price for a Japanese tea sets antique at 1stDibs is $984, while they’re typically $195 on the low end and $31,328 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Japanese Tea Sets Antique
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Japanese teapot is called a kyusus, while the everyday drinking glasses for tea are called yunomi. For more formal occasions, a chawan tea bowl is used. You can shop a range of antique and vintage Japanese tea sets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 5, 2024
    To identify an antique tea set, look closely to determine who the manufacturer is. Locate the hallmark on the bottom of a saucer, teapot or cup. A maker’s mark on one of these items is the best indicator of the set’s origin. If you snap a photo with your smartphone or tablet, you can conduct a reverse image search to jump-start your research. Professionals recommend consulting auction catalogs, books and trusted online resources such as museum exhibition materials. With some research, you may be able to match the marking to the manufacturer's name and, from there, identify the pattern and age. 

    In 17th-century England, Chinese tea began to arrive at ports in London. Mass production of porcelain tea sets took place in the 18th century, and during the early 1800s, tea became widely affordable, and the concept of teatime took shape all over England

    Reputable soft-paste porcelain makers include Sèvres, Capodimonte and Chelsea, while Meissen was the first European maker of hard-paste porcelain. Bone china manufactories of note include Spode, Minton and Derby, which was later called the Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company.

    Generally, a tea set is considered vintage if it’s at least 20 years old, while antiques are at least 100 years old. Although a maker’s mark is generally a helpful indicator of a given manufacturer, forgeries have occurred over the years. Look for other signifiers of a material, time period or style if you are uncertain of your piece’s origin. For help with identification, seek out a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer.

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