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.

Rare Japanese Tea Sets

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Set of 2 Antique Japanese Porcelain Eggshell Tea Bowl Rare Black Ground Marked

$265Sale Price / set|20% Off

Dm 5.32 in

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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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Bowl/Cup for Tea Japan Rare Scene Creamware UK, 18th/19th C

$840Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 1.11 in Dm 6.23 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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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Exquisite Japanese Satsuma Tea or Milk Pot Marked Base Bird Rare, 19th Century

$533Sale Price|39% Off

Exquisite Japanese Satsuma Tea or Milk Pot Marked Base Bird Rare, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Epical Piece.The painting work is cool. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: Meiji Period Original/Reproduction: Original Age: 1800-...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Very Rare Antique Japanese Porcelain Grisaille Decorated Teapot, ca 1700

$1,157Sale Price|20% Off

H 3.94 in Dm 5.32 in

Very Rare Antique Japanese Porcelain Grisaille Decorated Teapot, ca 1700

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely decorated teapot. Unique decoration. Hard to find. Have an example in private collection and this is the second one have seen in 10 years. Additional information: Mate...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Rare Antique Japanese Meiji Period Set of Tea Bowls Porcelain Straits

$1,679Sale Price|20% Off

H 0.04 in Dm 3.63 in

Rare Antique Japanese Meiji Period Set of Tea Bowls Porcelain Straits

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice set of 5 tea bowls decorated with flowers and pommegranat. They are marked on the base

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

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Porcelain

Rare Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel 3 Piece Tea Ceremony Dragon Set

$12,000 / set

H 4 in Dm 6.5 in

Rare Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel 3 Piece Tea Ceremony Dragon Set

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Japanese covered and footed enamel tea set including three pieces. The set includes a large tea

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Enamel

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Rare Japanese Art Deco Silver Tea Set c.1920

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H 6 in

Rare Japanese Art Deco Silver Tea Set c.1920

Located in London, GB

A rare Japanese art deco tea set beautifully realised in 800 silver c.1920. In rounded form with

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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Tea Sets

Rare Freeman Lederman, Kenji Fujita, White Porcelain, Cane Teapot

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H 6 in W 7 in D 4.5 in

Rare Freeman Lederman, Kenji Fujita, White Porcelain, Cane Teapot

By Freeman Lederman, Kenji Fujita, Lagardo Tackett

Located in San Diego, CA

Very rare white porcelain teapot by Freeman Lederman for Kenji Fujita. With a cane handle, in an

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

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Porcelain, Cane

Antique Japanese, Arita, Rare Kakiemon Tea Set, Figures, Porcelain

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H 3.27 in Dm 5.12 in

Antique Japanese, Arita, Rare Kakiemon Tea Set, Figures, Porcelain

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice and rare set of Blue and White Kakiemon tea bowls and saucers Condition

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Earthenware

Rare Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Tea Set Totai Signed

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H 5.5 in Dm 4.5 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 Tea Sets

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Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Porcelain Lidded Tea Bowl Rare Black Ground Marked

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Dm 5.91 in

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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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tea Sets

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Porcelain

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

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Rare! Antique Japanese Meiji Period Set Of Tea Bowls Porcelain Dragon

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H 1.97 in Dm 3.35 in

Rare! Antique Japanese Meiji Period Set Of Tea Bowls Porcelain Dragon

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice set of 6 tea bowls decorated with dragons. They are marked with a chinese Chenghua mark

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Earthenware

Rare Japanese Mid Century Green Striped Expresso Set of Two

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H 4.75 in Dm 2.5 in

Rare Japanese Mid Century Green Striped Expresso Set of Two

Located in New York, NY

Chic leaf green stripe and crisp white set of two, made in Japan.

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

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Porcelain

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Antique Japanese Satsuma Coffee or Tea Set Richly Decorated Marked Base, 19th C

$1,438Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 3.35 in Dm 4.93 in

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 Style: Satsuma Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Meiji Periode (1867-1912...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets

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Porcelain

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Rare Japanese Tea Sets For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of rare Japanese tea sets for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique rare Japanese tea sets was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and wood. There are all kinds of rare Japanese tea sets available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Rare Japanese tea sets are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made rare Japanese tea sets over the years, but those made by Noritake, Charles Hindley & Sons and Fitz and Floyd are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Rare Japanese Tea Sets?

Prices for rare Japanese tea sets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, rare Japanese tea sets begin at $183 and can go as high as $81,154, while the average can fetch as much as $1,700.

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