What is the value of a sterling silver tea service?

The value of a sterling silver tea service is based on its age, maker, and the pieces included. A sterling set can start at $1,000 but the value can be a wide range. If it is sterling, it will typically have a hallmark of “.925.” This demonstrates that the piece is 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper alloy. Simply put, the more pieces you have in the set, the more it will be worth. Find a collection of antique and vintage sterling silver tea service on 1stDibs today.

How much is a silver tea service worth?

A silver tea service set’s prices can range based on age, maker, and pieces included. Most sterling silver sets will start at $1,000.00. The most desirable silver tea sets are those that include a tray and many different types of pieces.

What is a Japanese tea house called?

A Japanese tea house is referred to as chashitsu. A sacred ritual from the 9th century takes place in a tea house — Japanese tea is prepared and served by ceremony masters that adhere to a strict protocol. Tea houses are made of wood and the floor area is covered with tatami mats, where guests sit during the ceremony.

What is a Japanese tea set called?

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.

What is a Japanese tea cup called?

Japanese tea cups are usually called Yunomi, which are cylindrical in shape. They do not have any handles. These tea cups are made of ceramic materials and are the most common tea cups used in Japan. Grab your unique Yunomi tea cups on 1stDibs today.

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Arthur And Bond

Japanese tea service for 10 in fine mid-19th century porcelain

$2,363Sale Price|20% Off

H 6.3 in Dm 9.85 in

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 workmanship as visible in the photo in good condition.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Tea Service in Hand Painted Porcelain, Mid-20th Century

$500 / set

H 8.67 in Dm 7.49 in

Japanese Tea Service in Hand Painted Porcelain, Mid-20th Century

Located in København, Copenhagen

Japanese tea service in hand-painted porcelain. Mid-20th century.

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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Kutani Tea Service, Japanese, Porcelain, Teapot, Cup & Saucer, Victorian

$1,791Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.88 in W 4.93 in D 7.68 in

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 to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Late Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Geisha Tea Set, Japanese, Handpainted, Ceramic, Teapot, Cups, Service

$1,292Sale Price|20% Off

H 2.56 in W 8.27 in D 4.73 in

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 four, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Other Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Jules Vieillard & Cie Manufacture, Japanese-style Tea Service

$28,363

Jules Vieillard & Cie Manufacture, Japanese-style Tea Service

By Amedee de Caranza

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Caranza pays tribute to the master of Japanese prints by quoting his signature and the ideogram that forms the end of the word "manga".

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Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Tea Sets

Materials

Faience

Amazing Eggshell Porcelain Coffee-Tea Service with Lithophane from Japan, 1940s

$466 / set

H 1.97 in Dm 6.11 in

Amazing Eggshell Porcelain Coffee-Tea Service with Lithophane from Japan, 1940s

Located in Bastogne, BE

Charming 24k gold Hand Painted Japanese Tea Set, Japanese Garden Landscape and Geisha Girls. 1940s. Japanese Eggshell Porcelain Tea Set with Lithophane “Geisha” Teapot with Bam...

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Japonisme Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Japanese Sterling Silver Four Piece Tea Service and Tray Circa 1945

$6,787 / set

H 4.17 in Dm 5.98 in

Vintage Japanese Sterling Silver Four Piece Tea Service and Tray Circa 1945

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage 1940s Japanese sterling silver four piece tea service and tray; an addition to our silver teaware collection.

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Japanese Three-Piece Porcelain Tea Service Set Contemporary Gold Red Kutani

$5,850 / set

H 5 in W 7.3 in D 6.5 in

Japanese Three-Piece Porcelain Tea Service Set Contemporary Gold Red Kutani

Located in Takarazuka, JP

The three pieces of this tea service set showcase multiple panels of well-known Japanese historic scenes, famous sites and scenes of natural beauty.

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

Antique 10 Person Afternoon Tea Service, English, Cup, Saucer, Bowl, Victorian

$1,963 / set

H 1.97 in W 4.14 in D 3.75 in

Antique 10 Person Afternoon Tea Service, English, Cup, Saucer, Bowl, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Eye-catching Victorian ceramics with great colour and detail Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good original order Quality ceramic profusely decorated in a Japanese Imari pat...

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Antique 1880s British Anglo-Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

LaGardo Tackett "Forma" Series Coffee/Tea Service with Sugar Bowl and Creamer

$2,800Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 12.5 in W 3.75 in D 8.5 in

LaGardo Tackett "Forma" Series Coffee/Tea Service with Sugar Bowl and Creamer

By La Gardo Tackett

Located in Chicago, IL

Rare complete 15-piece coffee or tea service designed by La Gardo Tackett for Schmid International, Japan, 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Tea Service

$2,200 / set

H 4 in Dm 2.5 in

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Tea Service

Located in New York, NY

Antique Meiji period Japanese set set with exceptional cloisonne inlaid enamels, including pot, creamer, sugar and two cups and saucers. Unsigned and in excellent condition. Tea po...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Vintage Hand Painted Japanese Porcelain Dinner Tea Service

$450 / set

Vintage Hand Painted Japanese Porcelain Dinner Tea Service

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Elegant vintage Japanese porcelain dinner and tea service decorated with a classic blue maple leaf and red berry motif.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

1940 Japanese Dragon Sculpture Carved Wood Tea Service Tray

$495

H 1 in W 23.75 in D 11.5 in

1940 Japanese Dragon Sculpture Carved Wood Tea Service Tray

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Finely sculpted tea service tray from Japan. Beautiful hand-crafted piece, circa 1940's.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Santsuma Tea Service Set

$1,150

H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 6.3 in

Santsuma Tea Service Set

By Satsuma

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Tea service Santsuma set Japanese game Immortals Style (Dragon Ware) Hand painted Japanese Origin Circa 1900 porcelain material Very good condition (some natural wear and gold wear o...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

1960s Meito Japan Blue Floral Porcelain Tea Set

$950 / set

H 6.75 in W 4 in D 7.25 in

1960s Meito Japan Blue Floral Porcelain Tea Set

By Meito

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Meito Japan Blue Floral Porcelain Tea Set Service for four plus extra 2 cups made Japan Teapot Creamer and Sugar Bowl cups and saucers Tea pot 6.75 x 4 w x 7.25 Sugar 3.75 h x 5 w x ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Lefton Majolica Grape Tea Service, Teapot, Creamer and Covered Sugar Bow

$462

H 7 in W 5.5 in D 8.5 in

Vintage Lefton Majolica Grape Tea Service, Teapot, Creamer and Covered Sugar Bow

Located in Coral Gables, FL

A charming three-piece majolica tea service by Lefton, including a teapot, creamer and covered sugar bowl, all sculpted in the form of richly clustered purple grapes with vibrant gre...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Rustic Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

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TAKITO Mid 20th Century Japanese Cherry Blossom Tea Service for Six - 21 Pieces

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H 6.25 in W 9 in D 5.25 in

TAKITO Mid 20th Century Japanese Cherry Blossom Tea Service for Six - 21 Pieces

Located in Charlotte, NC

An early Mid 20th Century Asian style tea service for six by Takito. Fine lusterware porcelain; hand painted in white, peach & gray/blue base colors with black & green accent colors ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

New Hall Porcelain Tea Service, Japanese Tobacco Pattern, Georgian, circa 1795

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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in

New Hall Porcelain Tea Service, Japanese Tobacco Pattern, Georgian, circa 1795

By New Hall

Located in London, GB

This is a stunning tea service made by New Hall in circa 1795. The service is made of hybrid hard paste porcelain and decorated in a bold Chinoiserie pattern of large flower sprays. ...

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Antique 1790s English George III Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Satsuma Hand Painted Tea Service for 2, Early 20th Cent.

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H 5.5 in W 6.5 in D 4 in

Japanese Porcelain Satsuma Hand Painted Tea Service for 2, Early 20th Cent.

Located in WILMINGTON, CA

Japanese Porcelain Satsuma Hand painted tea service for 2, Early 20th Cent.

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Early 20th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

21-Piece Japanese Satsuma Tea Service circa 1920

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H 2 in Dm 3 in

21-Piece Japanese Satsuma Tea Service circa 1920

By Satsuma

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

21 piece Japanese Satsuma tea service, several periods circa 1920s....relief decoration, painted, enameled and gilt surfaces covered with continuous scenes of mythological relief dra...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Gold Leaf

Pinxton Tea Service, Monochrome Orange Japanese Style Blood & Milk, ca 1800

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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in

Pinxton Tea Service, Monochrome Orange Japanese Style Blood & Milk, ca 1800

By William Billingsly

Located in London, GB

Any porcelain made at the Pinxton porcelain factory is rare, but to find a complete tea service is even rarer! This wonderful service was made around the year 1800 and bears a hand p...

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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Silver Tea and Coffee Service on Tray, circa 1900

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H 14.18 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in

Japanese Silver Tea and Coffee Service on Tray, circa 1900

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 20th century Japanese Meiji period solid silver four-piece tea service on tray, consisting of a tea kettle on stand, teapot, covered sugar bowl, cream jug and tray, exc...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Tea Sets

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Silver

Japanese Silver Massive Tea & Coffee Service on Tray, circa 1900

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H 139.77 in Dm 7.88 in

Japanese Silver Massive Tea & Coffee Service on Tray, circa 1900

By Samurai Shokai

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 20th century Japanese solid silver massive eight-piece tea & coffee service on tray, exceptional and magnificent quality, double walled, embossed and applied with I...

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20th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Japanese Solid Silver Massive Tea & Coffee Service on Tray, circa 1900

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H 139.77 in Dm 7.88 in

Japanese Solid Silver Massive Tea & Coffee Service on Tray, circa 1900

By Samurai Shokai

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early-20th century Japanese solid silver massive eight-piece tea & coffee service on tray, exceptional and magnificent quality, double walled, embossed and applied with Iris ...

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20th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Japanese Solid Silver Tea & Coffee Service On Tray, c.1900

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H 3.35 in W 27.17 in D 19.1 in

20th Century Japanese Solid Silver Tea & Coffee Service On Tray, c.1900

By Arthur & Bond

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique stunning and exceptional early-20th Century Japanese solid silver siz piece tea and coffee service, comprising a coffee pot, teapot, kettle on stand, tea caddy, waist bowl, s...

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20th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

20th Century Japanese Solid Silver Tea & Coffee Service on Tray, circa 1900

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H 13 in W 7.49 in D 6.3 in

20th Century Japanese Solid Silver Tea & Coffee Service on Tray, circa 1900

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 20th century Japanese Meiji period solid silver four-piece tea service on tray, consisting of a tea kettle on stand, teapot, covered sugar bowl, cream jug and tray, exc...

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20th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Antique Japanese Solid Silver Tea and Coffee Service, Arthur & Bond, circa 1900

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H 11.42 in W 10.24 in D 6.3 in

Antique Japanese Solid Silver Tea and Coffee Service, Arthur & Bond, circa 1900

By Arthur & Bond

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 20th century Japanese solid silver large five-piece tea and coffee service on silver mounted wooden tray, exceptional and magnificent quality, double walled, embossed a...

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20th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Japanese Solid Silver Massive Tea & Coffee Service Tray, circa 1900

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H 9.45 in W 5.12 in D 8.67 in

20th Century Japanese Solid Silver Massive Tea & Coffee Service Tray, circa 1900

By Konoike

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Description Antique early-20th century Japanese Meiji period, solid silver large five-piece tea and coffee service on tray, exceptional and magnificent quality, double walled, cha...

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20th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Japanese Solid Silver Massive 8 Piece Tea and Coffee Service, circa 1900

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H 13.78 in W 9.85 in D 7.09 in

Japanese Solid Silver Massive 8 Piece Tea and Coffee Service, circa 1900

By Samurai Shokai

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early-20th century Japanese Meiji period, extensive solid silver eight-piece tea and coffee service on tray, exceptional and magnificent quality.

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20th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Antique Japanese Solid Silver Tea and Coffee Service on Tray, circa 1900

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H 14.18 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in

Antique Japanese Solid Silver Tea and Coffee Service on Tray, circa 1900

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 20th century Japanese Meiji period solid silver four-piece tea service on tray, consisting of a tea kettle on stand, teapot, covered sugar bowl, cream jug and tray, exc...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

20th Century Japanese Silver Tea Service on Tray, Sanju Saku, circa 1900

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H 1.58 in W 24.02 in D 9.45 in

20th Century Japanese Silver Tea Service on Tray, Sanju Saku, circa 1900

By Sanju Saku

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 20th century Japanese Meiji period, solid silver large six-piece tea and coffee service on tray, exceptional and magnificent quality, double walled, chased, embossed an...

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20th Century Japanese Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

20th Century Japanese Silver Tea & Coffee Service on Tray, Konoike, circa 1900

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H 13.78 in W 7.49 in D 6.3 in

20th Century Japanese Silver Tea & Coffee Service on Tray, Konoike, circa 1900

By Konoike

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 20th century Japanese Meiji period, solid silver large seven-piece tea and coffee service on tray, comprising: a teapot, a coffee pot, a kettle on stand, a cream jug, a...

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20th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

19 Th Century Satsuma Set of Blue Tea Service, Japan, Meiji Period

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H 9.45 in W 7.88 in D 4.73 in

19 Th Century Satsuma Set of Blue Tea Service, Japan, Meiji Period

By Satsuma

Located in Valladolid, ES

Gorgeous Satsuma porcelain set consisting of a teapot service, milk and sugar bowl, and five cup and saucer stations, all in a deep lapis lazuli blue. Satsuma porcelain is made throu...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Japonisme Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Rosenthal Elite Tea Service in Hand-Painted Porcelain for Six People, Japanism

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H 1.97 in Dm 3.55 in

Rosenthal Elite Tea Service in Hand-Painted Porcelain for Six People, Japanism

Located in København, Copenhagen

Rosenthal Elite tea service in hand-painted porcelain for six people.

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Vintage 1930s German Japonisme Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

14pc Vintage Japanese Porcelain Tea Coffee Service Saki Cup Saucer Box Set

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H 3 in Dm 3 in

14pc Vintage Japanese Porcelain Tea Coffee Service Saki Cup Saucer Box Set

Located in Dayton, OH

Light wood box holding tea or coffee cups and saucers and cups with no handles in Asian styles. handle cup 6- 3" x 3"h, saucers 6- 5.5" x 0.75"h, cup 2- 2.5"d x 3"h.

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Late 20th Century Japonisme Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain, Hardwood

Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Tea Set Thousand Flowers Pattern - Set

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H 5 in W 8 in D 6 in

Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Tea Set Thousand Flowers Pattern - Set

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Japanese Kutani Hand Painted Porcelain Tea Service Set, Thousand Flowers Pattern - Set of 9 Both elegant and modern, this vintage Japanese Kutani porcelain tea service set i...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Santsuma Tea Service Set

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H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 6.3 in

Santsuma Tea Service Set

By Satsuma

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Tea service Santsuma set Japanese game Immortals Style (Dragon Ware) Hand painted Japanese Origin Circa 1900 porcelain material Very good condition (some natural wear and gold ...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century Japanese Solid Silver Tea & Coffee Service on Tray, circa 1900

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H 4.34 in W 28.35 in D 20.87 in

20th Century Japanese Solid Silver Tea & Coffee Service on Tray, circa 1900

By Sanju Saku

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Description Antique early-20th century Japanese solid silver massive six-piece tea & coffee service on tray, exceptional and magnificent quality, double walled, embossed and applied...

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Early 20th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Silver

Luncheon or Tea Set, Service for 10

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H 2 in Dm 8 in

Luncheon or Tea Set, Service for 10

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Service for 10 luncheon or tea set with multicolored floral design and gold trim.

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Victorian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Solid Silver Dragon Tea Service on Tray, Shokosha, circa 1900

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H 5.12 in W 8.67 in D 5.52 in

Antique Japanese Solid Silver Dragon Tea Service on Tray, Shokosha, circa 1900

By Arthur & Bond

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 20th century Japanese Meiji period, solid silver six-piece tea and coffee set on tray, exceptional and magnificent quality, chased, embossed and applied with a water dr...

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20th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

20th Century Japanese Meiji Solid Silver Four Piece Boxed Tea Service, c.1900

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H 7.49 in W 6.3 in D 4.73 in

20th Century Japanese Meiji Solid Silver Four Piece Boxed Tea Service, c.1900

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

20th Century Japanese silver four piece tea set, consisting of a teapot, sugar bowl, lidded cream jug and sugar tongs, exceptional quality, double walled, embossed with with chrysant...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Exceptional and Rare Art Deco Coffee /Tea Service in Sterling

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H 7.5 in W 26 in D 15 in

Exceptional and Rare Art Deco Coffee /Tea Service in Sterling

Located in New York, NY

This incredible service is made of Heavy sterling silver. It includes a coffee pot, tea pot, sugar bowl, sugar tongs, creamer and tray.

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage 23 Piece Dresdlina Tea Luncheon Service Hand Painted China by Noritake

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H 7 in Dm 9 in

Vintage 23 Piece Dresdlina Tea Luncheon Service Hand Painted China by Noritake

By Noritake

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This vintage set is the highly sought after Dresdlina pattern hand painted china by Noritake. It is classic and know for it’s beautiful floral design with painted gold trim. From a v...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Bohemian Tea Sets

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Ceramic

19th Century Japanese Blue and White Arita Porcelain Tea Service, 34 Pieces

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H 7.75 in W 5.5 in D 7.5 in

19th Century Japanese Blue and White Arita Porcelain Tea Service, 34 Pieces

Located in Miami, FL

Japanese blue and white Arita porcelain tea set, dessert plates and 1 serving bowl, MeijI period. This original set dates back to the 19th century and is made of fine blue and white...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Japan Tea Service

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Japan Tea Service

Located in Paris, FR

Porcelain service with 1 jug, 1 sugar bowl and jug, 14 saucers and cups, made in japan circa 1925, in good condition

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20th Century Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

10 Cups Tea Service from Japan

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10 Cups Tea Service from Japan

Located in Paris, FR

Porcelain service with tray, 1 jug, 1 sugar bowl and pitcher, 10 saucers and cups, made in japan circa 1925, in good condition

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Arthur and Bond Sterling Silver Coffee and Tea Service in Japanese Style

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H 5 in W 29.5 in D 19 in

Arthur and Bond Sterling Silver Coffee and Tea Service in Japanese Style

Located in New York, US

Our extraordinary coffee and tea service from Arthur and Bond of London was retailed at their Yokohama location, circa 1880s-1890s. It features ornate chased and repousse designs of ...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Meiji Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Ceramic Tea Service by Massimo Iosa Ghini for Naj Oleari, 1980s

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H 7.09 in W 3.55 in D 6.3 in

Ceramic Tea Service by Massimo Iosa Ghini for Naj Oleari, 1980s

By Massimo Iosa Ghini

Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles

2 sets available - Price is per set Designer - Massimo Iosa Ghini Producer - Naj Oleari Design Period - Eighties Measurements - Width 16 cm x Depth 9 cm x Height 18 cm (Teapot) ...

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Tea Sets

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Ceramic

CUSINS Porcelain Triangular Coffee & Desert Set - Service for Five

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H 9 in W 4.75 in D 3.25 in

CUSINS Porcelain Triangular Coffee & Desert Set - Service for Five

Located in Charlotte, NC

A Mid 20th Century Modern style coffee and desert service for five by Cusins. Fine porcelain, white in color with black & gold banding of a leaves design, consisting of thirteen piec...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Modern Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Noritake China Azalea Pattern Hand-Painted Service for 12 Plue Serving

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H 18 in W 18 in D 18 in

Noritake China Azalea Pattern Hand-Painted Service for 12 Plue Serving

By Noritake

Located in St. Petersburg, FL

In 1904, "Nippon Toki Gomei Kaisha," the forerunner of the Noritake Co., Limited, was established and a factory with modern equipment and facilities was constructed in Noritake, Taka...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

1970s Marilyn Monroe "Lip Service" Teapot by Fitz and Floyd/Pop Art

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H 5 in W 5.5 in D 6.5 in

1970s Marilyn Monroe "Lip Service" Teapot by Fitz and Floyd/Pop Art

By Fitz and Floyd

Located in Winnetka, IL

A novelty teapot designed by Fitz and Floyd that alludes to Marilyn Monroe's lips, complete with beauty mark. A witty design and a great example of Pop Art from the 1970s. In excelle...

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern Tea Sets

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Ceramic

Thomas Rose Coalport Tea Service, Japan Dragon Patt. 352, Georgian, circa 1800

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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in

Thomas Rose Coalport Tea Service, Japan Dragon Patt. 352, Georgian, circa 1800

By Thomas Rose, Coalport Porcelain

Located in London, GB

This is a gorgeous and extremely rare tea service made by Thomas Rose (Coalport) in circa 1800.

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Antique Early 1800s English George III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Crown Derby Tea Service, "Japan" Imari Pattern, circa 1810

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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in

Crown Derby Tea Service, "Japan" Imari Pattern, circa 1810

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in London, GB

The pattern of this service is a beautiful Imari pattern called "Japan".

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Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

1970s Marilyn Monroe "Lip Service" Teapot/Pop Art

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H 5 in Dm 6 in

1970s Marilyn Monroe "Lip Service" Teapot/Pop Art

By Fitz and Floyd

Located in Winnetka, IL

A novelty ceramic teapot designed by Fitz and Floyd that alludes to Marilyn Monroe's lips, complete with beauty mark. A witty, innovative design and a great example of Pop Art from t...

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century Noritake Gold Encrusted Demitasse Coffee Service for Six

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H 14 in W 14 in D 14 in

Early 20th Century Noritake Gold Encrusted Demitasse Coffee Service for Six

By Noritake

Located in St. Petersburg, FL

This stunning example of early 20th Century porcelain is beautifully hand decorated with Gold Encrusted Flowers and Scrolls around the soft yellow rim. The set includes six demitasse...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Tea Sets

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Porcelain

19th Century Noritake Porcelain Hand-Painted 17 Pieces Tea Service

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H 14 in W 14 in D 14 in

19th Century Noritake Porcelain Hand-Painted 17 Pieces Tea Service

By Noritake

Located in St. Petersburg, FL

Hand-painted, hand gilded and gilt encrusted tea service, circa 1890s, produced by the Noritake China company. Beautiful condition, set consists of a teapot, creamer, sugar bowl, and...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Ceramics

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Porcelain

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The set of eight hand-painted flower design porcelain dishes was manufactured by Richard Ginori in the historical headquarter of Doccia (Tuscany, Italy), one of the most important an...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 Exquisite "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charger Plates

$74,975 / set

H 1 in Dm 10.8 in

Set of 12 Exquisite "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charger Plates

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite set of 12 "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charges was realized in America in 1905. Each plate has heavily detailed boarders featuring a Kylix cup amid scrolling s...

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Antique Early 1900s American Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 12 Minton Gold Rimmed Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates

$3,800 / set

H 1 in Dm 10.75 in

Set of 12 Minton Gold Rimmed Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates

By Minton

Located in Great Barrington, MA

One of Minton's most popular patterns is named "Porcelain Ball” which features a large diameter plate bordered by a gold and white floral decoration and trimmed with an acid etc...

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Mid-20th Century English Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Spanish Silver Coffee and Tea Set

$20,507 / set

H 1.19 in W 22.05 in D 13.78 in

Art Deco Spanish Silver Coffee and Tea Set

Located in London, GB

Art Deco Spanish silver coffee and tea set Spanish, c. 1930 Tray: height 3cm, width 56cm, depth 35cm Milk jug: height 10cm, width 13cm, depth 8cm This fine Spanish Art Deco tea...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Tea Sets

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Silver

Japanese Satsuma Vase

$925

H 4.75 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in

Japanese Satsuma Vase

By Satsuma

Located in New York, NY

A gorgeous hand-painted Japanese Satsuma vase, Meigi, circa 20th century, Japan. Beautiful hand-painted detail of colorful flowers and spider mum flowers around finished with gold de...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Earthenware

Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque

$1,230,431

H 118.9 in W 157.49 in D 30.32 in

Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque

Located in London, GB

The overhanging foliate cornice above a frieze with reliefs of female and male figures surmounted by ribbon ties and flanked by foliage and laurel leaves, above two pairs of glazed d...

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Wedgwood Porcelain Tableware Dinner Service For 12 People

$4,800 / set

H 10.5 in W 8 in D 4.5 in

Wedgwood Porcelain Tableware Dinner Service For 12 People

By Wedgwood

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Beautiful Wedgwood porcelain tableware dinner service for twelve people with coffee serving set with hand painted design details. The service is in great condition. Maker's mark unde...

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Vintage 1960s English Dinner Plates

Materials

Gold

Vintage ULIM Limoges Porcelain Tea and Coffee Set – 41 Pieces

$1,584Sale Price / set|25% Off

Vintage ULIM Limoges Porcelain Tea and Coffee Set – 41 Pieces

By ULIM Limoges

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This beautiful 41-piece tea and coffee set is part of the ULIM collection, a classic and highly sought-after design from Limoges, known for its fine French porcelain. Adorned with a ...

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20th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Art Deco Walnut Vintage Pair of Nightstands or Chests or Commodes 1930s Vienna

$8,863 / set

H 32.68 in W 23.23 in D 17.92 in

Art Deco Walnut Vintage Pair of Nightstands or Chests or Commodes 1930s Vienna

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco vintage pair of nightstands or small chests or commodes from walnut Vienna 1930s. While the wonderful nightstands show a lively play of walnut veneer and solid walnut in a w...

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Night Stands

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Bakelite, Walnut, Plywood

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

$187,500

H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

18th Century, Chinese Export Coral and Puce Porcelain Tea Service

$7,000 / set

H 5 in W 5 in D 4 in

18th Century, Chinese Export Coral and Puce Porcelain Tea Service

Located in Downingtown, PA

Chinese export porcelain service spectacularly decorated with a smart coral scale ground with panels of puce flowers. The service comprises 11 saucers, teapot and cover, bowl, co...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Guerin &Co Limoges France Dessert Service for 10, Bone China

$375 / set

H 1.25 in Dm 10 in

Guerin &Co Limoges France Dessert Service for 10, Bone China

By Limoges

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Set of 10 dessert plates, 10 sauce/fruit bowls, 2 cake plates, compote, and syrup pitcher by Guerin &Co was made of fine, semi-transparent bone china in Limoges, France. The set ...

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Early 20th Century French Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain, Ceramic

133 Piece House of Puiforcat Kiang She Dinner Service for 12 by Limoges, France

$7,980Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 4 in W 12 in D 12 in

133 Piece House of Puiforcat Kiang She Dinner Service for 12 by Limoges, France

By Puiforcat

Located in Morristown, NJ

20th c., France, a magnificent Chinese-inspired service from the 18th century "Kiang She" (on white background) from Puiforcat. 133 pieces of gilt and polychrome enameled porcelain, ...

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1990s French Chinoiserie Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Spode New Stone China Dinner Service Eighty Four Pieces, Pattern #3504

$12,000 / set

H 1 in Dm 9.75 in

Spode New Stone China Dinner Service Eighty Four Pieces, Pattern #3504

By Spode

Located in Downingtown, PA

Spode New Stone China Dinner Service- Eighty Four Pieces, Pattern #3504, Circa 1820 The service is decorated in an Imari pattern in iron red light and dark blue and gold of a stand ...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ironstone, Ceramic

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Japanese Tea Service For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Japanese tea service available at 1stDibs. A Japanese tea service — often made from metal, silver and ceramic — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a Japanese tea service, we have 23 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Japanese tea service, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Japanese tea service, designed in the Georgian, Mid-Century Modern or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one Japanese tea service that is appealing in its simplicity, but Samurai Shokai, Arthur & Bond and Konoike produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Japanese Tea Service?

The average selling price for a Japanese tea service at 1stDibs is $24,018, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $117,260 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Tea-sets for You

Ready to serve high tea and brunch for your family and friends? Start with the right antique, new or vintage tea set.

Tea is a multicultural, multinational beverage and isn’t confined to any particular lifestyle or age group. It has humble beginnings, and one of its best-known origin stories places the first cups of tea in 2700 B.C. in China, where it was recognized for its medicinal properties. Jump ahead to 17th-century England, when Chinese tea began to arrive at ports in London. During the early 1800s, tea became widely affordable, and the concept of teatime took shape all over England. Today, more than 150 million people reportedly drink tea daily in the United States.

Early tea drinkers enjoyed their beverage in a bowl, and English potters eventually added a handle to the porcelain bowls so that burning your fingers became less of a teatime hazard. With the rise in the popularity of teatime, tea sets, also referred to as tea service, became a hot commodity.

During Queen Victoria’s reign, teakettles and coffeepots were added to tea services that were quite large — indeed, small baked goods were served with your drink back then, and a tea set could include many teacups and saucers, a milk pot and other accessories.

During the early 1920s, a sterling-silver full tea service and tray designed by Tiffany & Co. might include a hot-water kettle on a stand, a coffeepot, teapot, a creamer with a small lip spout, a waste bowl and a bowl for sugar, which the British were stirring into tea as early as the 18th century.

But you don’t have to limit your tea set to Victorian or Art Deco styles — shake up teatime with an artful contemporary service. If the bold porcelain cups and saucers by Italian brand Seletti are too unconventional for your otherwise subdued tea circle, find antique services on 1stDibs from Japan, France and other locales as well as vintage mid-century modern tea sets and neoclassical designs.

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