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.

How do I identify an antique tea set?

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.Find antique tea sets on 1stDibs.

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Antique Japanese Kangxi Revival Set Chinese Porcelain Tea Cups Japan, 19th Cen

$1,998Sale Price / set|20% Off

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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Antique Japanese Kangxi Revival Set Chinese Porcelain Tea Cups Japan, 19th C

$1,998Sale Price / set|20% Off

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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Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Tea Set

$3,500 / set

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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Antique Meiji Era Japan Cloisonne Enamel Tea Set

$3,000 / set

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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Antique Japanese Arita Porcelain Imari Tea Pot and Tea sets, ca 1690 - 1710

$1,998Sale Price / set|20% Off

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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Porcelain

Set of 6 Arita Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Chocolate Cup / Tea Bowl Japan

$1,499Sale Price / set|39% Off

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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Fifteen-Piece Cloisonné Enamel Tea Set, Japan, Late Meiji Period

$12,211

Fifteen-Piece Cloisonné Enamel Tea Set, Japan, Late Meiji Period

Located in Newark, England

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING FIFTEEN-PIECE CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL TEA SET, LATE MEIJI PERIOD, C.1910 From

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A Set of 2 Japanese Edo Period Gold Imari Porcelain Tea Bowl & Saucer Japan

$470Sale Price / set|20% Off

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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Porcelain

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

$1,644

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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Ceramic

Antique Japanese Set of 10 Tea Coffee Cups Porcelain Eggshell

$798Sale Price / set|20% Off

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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Porcelain

Japanese Antique Pure Silver Tea Set Akira Mimatsu Arthur and Bond

$11,164

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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Set Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Imari Tea Cup & Saucer, ca 1700

$718Sale Price / set|20% Off

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

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Set of 20 Antique Japanese Arita Kangxi Style Tea Set Flowers Porcelain, 19th C

$1,134Sale Price / set|20% Off

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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Porcelain

Set of Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari

$274Sale Price / set|20% Off

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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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Chinese Edo Kangxi Period Imari Porcelain Tea Set, 18th Century

$201Sale Price / set|20% Off

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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Set of 2 Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Bowl Polychrome, 18/19th Century

$736Sale Price / set|20% Off

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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Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Tea Pot Japan, 19th Century

$862Sale Price|20% Off

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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Porcelain

Set of 6 Antique Japanese Meiji Tea Bowls Porcelain Straits Ennamels Eggshell

$1,918Sale Price / set|20% Off

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

Set of 10 Antique Japanese Meiji Period Chawan Tea Bowls Porcelain Eggshell

$1,918Sale Price / set|20% Off

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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Porcelain

Set of 12 Antique Japanese Meiji Period Chawan Tea Bowls Porcelain Eggshell

$1,518Sale Price / set|20% Off

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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Porcelain

Set of 10 Antique Japanese Meiji Period Chawan Tea Bowls Porcelain Eggshell

$1,358Sale Price / set|20% Off

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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15pcs Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Set Pot Richly Decorated Marked Base, 19thC

$1,079Sale Price / set|39% Off

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

$274Sale Price / set|20% Off

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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Set of 5 Japanese Edo Period Gold Imari Porcelain Rooster Tea Bowls & Saucers

$1,475Sale Price / set|48% Off

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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Porcelain

Set of 2 Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari, c. 1700

$274Sale Price / set|20% Off

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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Porcelain

Set of 6 Japanese Edo Period Gold Imari Porcelain Butterfly Tea Bowl & Saucer

$1,510Sale Price / set|20% Off

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 5 Japanese Edo Period Porcelain Rooster Tea Bowl & Saucer, 18th Century

$2,709 / set

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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Porcelain

Set of 4 Antique Japanese Meiji Period of Chawan Tea Bowls Porcelain Eggshell

$286Sale Price / set|20% Off

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

$780Sale Price / set|20% Off

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

$1,918Sale Price / set|20% Off

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

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

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

$862Sale Price / set|20% Off

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

$595 / set

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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Porcelain

Pair of Arita Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Chocolate Cup / Tea Bowl Japan

$558Sale Price / set|20% Off

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 Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari, c. 1700

$274Sale Price / set|20% Off

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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Porcelain

Set of Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari, c.1700

$274Sale Price / set|20% Off

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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Porcelain

Set of 6 Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl & Dish Floral Bird Imari

$736Sale Price / set|20% Off

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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Porcelain

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Tea Pot

$675Sale Price|55% Off

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

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Enamel, Copper

Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Imari

$274Sale Price / set|20% Off

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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Porcelain

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

$840Sale Price / set|20% Off

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

$173Sale Price / set|20% Off

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 Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari

$186Sale Price|45% Off

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

Arita Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Kakiemon Chocolate Cup/Tea Bowl

$969Sale Price / set|20% Off

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

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

$2,286

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

Japanese Porcelain Tea Cup Bowl & Saucer Imari Edo Period, 18C

$182Sale Price / set|20% Off

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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Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Tea Cup & Beaker Saucer Imari Edo Period, 18C

$274Sale Price / set|20% Off

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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Porcelain

Set of 5 Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowls Floral Imari

$775Sale Price / set|20% Off

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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Pair Antique Meiji Porcelain Kangxi Revival Japanese Tea Bowls, 19th Century

$581Sale Price / set|20% Off

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

$274Sale Price / set|20% Off

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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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Cup & Saucer Imari Edo Period, 18th Century

$274Sale Price / set|20% Off

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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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Hare Imari, c. 1700

$274Sale Price / set|20% Off

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

$2,429Sale Price|20% Off

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

$29,148

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

Japanese Porcelain Flower Tea Cup Bowl & Saucer Imari Edo Period, 18th Century

$297 / set

Japanese Porcelain Flower Tea Cup Bowl & Saucer Imari Edo Period, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely set from the edo period. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Decoration

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18th Century Japanese Edo Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

Antique Meiji Japanese Satsuma Tea Bowl in the Style of Ninshei Nonomura

$1,260Sale Price|45% Off

Antique Meiji Japanese Satsuma Tea Bowl in the Style of Ninshei Nonomura

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Japanese

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Arita Frederik Van Frytom Style Porcelain Tea Cups, ca 1700

$1,598Sale Price / set|44% Off

Antique Japanese Arita Frederik Van Frytom Style Porcelain Tea Cups, ca 1700

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely set with fishermen. In the style of Frederik Van Frytom. Very thinly potted. Additional

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17th Century Japanese Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

Pair Japanese Porcelain Flower Tea Cup Bowl & Saucer Saucer Imari Quails, 18th C

$318Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair Japanese Porcelain Flower Tea Cup Bowl & Saucer Saucer Imari Quails, 18th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Bowls, Tea/Coffee Drinking: Bowls, Cups & Teapots Japanese Style: Imari Region of

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18th Century Japanese Japanese Tea Sets Antique

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Porcelain

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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

What is a Japanese tea set called?
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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.
How do I identify an antique tea set?
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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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