East Asian Tea Sets

A charming vintage Japanese hand-painted porcelain tea set, beautifully decorated with a bold red and orange floral motif over a soft ivory ground. The set includes a teapot, covered...

1987 Postmodern Big Dripper Coffee Set by Michael Graves for Swid Powell High gloss white glaze large pot, filter holder, and lid with gold decoration and brick red base. Large Coffe...

A richly decorated Japanese tea set executed in the traditional Satsuma style, featuring finely detailed hand-painted figural decoration and extensive gilt ornamentation. The set con...

Beautiful and rare Japanese Satsuma porcelain tea set for twelve, dating to the early 20th century (c.1920–1940). Each piece is finely hand painted with elegant geisha figures beneat...

For one short decade, from around 1910 to 1920, pewter was all the rage in China’s bustling commercial centers of Shanghai and Canton. Drawn to pewter’s soft, silvery glow, artists t...

Kangxi period, Red Famille Verte. Stunning scene Rare set! Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Tea/Coffee Drinking: Bowls, Cups & Teapots Tea Bowls & Cups R...

Japanese Satsuma Moriage Porcelain Tea Set, 19th Century An exceptionally decorative and highly evocative Japanese Satsuma Moriage porcelain tea service, dating from the 19th century, consisting of a teapot, creamer, sugar bowl, and six teacups with matching saucers. This elegant set immediately catches the eye with its richly ornamented surfaces, where deep tones, luminous gilding, and finely hand-painted figural motifs come together in a composition of extraordinary visual impact. Each piece is carefully adorned with traditional Japanese figures—likely inspired by courtly or legendary subjects—framed within intricate decorative cartouches and surrounded by elaborate ornamental motifs. A particularly noteworthy feature of this service is the use of the Moriage technique, characterized by its delicate raised enamel decoration, which creates a softly sculptural, almost three-dimensional surface. This refined treatment enhances the depth and texture of the decoration, giving each element a precious and tactile quality. The interplay between the rich gilding, the polychrome accents, and the relief work demonstrates the high level of craftsmanship associated with Satsuma ware. The set is further enhanced by a series of beautifully rendered details: elegantly shaped handles, finely decorated spouts, and especially the expressive finials modeled in zoomorphic form, which give the lidded pieces a distinctive and dramatic presence. The contrast between the richly decorated exterior and the lighter-toned interior of the cups adds an additional sense of balance and refinement. Each piece contributes to a harmonious and visually opulent ensemble, reflecting the fascination with Japanese decorative arts that flourished during the Meiji period and beyond. More than just a tea set, this is a work of art worthy of display—an object capable of enhancing a cabinet, salon, or formal interior with its character, elegance, and historical significance. This set, which originated in a private home in Milan, is in good overall antique condition, with minor flaws and signs of age consistent with its age and use. These slight imperfections do not detract from its beauty; rather, they speak to its authenticity and its history. Elegant, rare, and highly decorative, this Satsuma tea service...

Japanese Taisho Period Tea Bowl in Tomobako,Earthenware Japan Tea. A very nice tea bowl The box is included Additional information: Material:...

Exquisite set of six contemporary Japanese Ko-Imari (old Imari) porcelain short stem cups in stunning flower motifs, in vivid red, blue and green colors and gold color details that a...

A Chinese Yixing zisha clay teapot modeled as a lotus pod, with molded petals, a pierced lid, and a small frog finial, 20th century. The spout is shaped as a curled lotus leaf and th...

A very nicely decorated teapot in Fencai palette. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 18th century Emperor: Qianlong (1735-1796), Y...

This is an antique Kutani tea service. A Japanese, porcelain 6 person teapot and cups set, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Superb Japanese tea service...

Charming 24k gold Hand Painted Japanese Tea Set, Japanese Garden Landscape and Geisha Girls. 1940s. Japanese Eggshell Porcelain Tea Set ...

A rare Chine de Commande creamer. Possibly the lid is not matching. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 18th century, 19th century...

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A charming and distinctive vintage set of four espresso cups and matching saucers by Calicot by Shallford, featuring an elegant blue-and-white floral motif. Each cup is beautifully d...

A Yixing Zisha ‘Hundred-Fruit’ pumpkin teapot. 6 inches wide by 4 inches deep by 4 inches tall

Beautiful hand painted and gold porcelain tea or coffee set Satsuma Japanese 15 pieces, 1880s. The service is complete to serve six people at the table includes: 1 teapot, 1 sugar bo...

Japanese silver plated 5-piece coffee or tea set Dimensions: Serving tray, 26.5 wide, 14.5 deep, 1 inch tall Larger coffee pot, 11.75 inches tall, 12.5 deep, 5.5 wide Smaller tea...

Look at this magnificent Vintage Chinese Jade tea set. It was hand made and hand carved with beautiful Chinese traditional carving works on it. It has 6 cups together with on teapot ...

Vintage ceramic or porcelain small teapot is sculpted in shape of a bird or a phoenix, with large head, long wings, rounded tail, and ornate handle on the back. The teapot features traditional blue on white Chinoiserie decor of abstract graphic motifs; the tail, tips of the wings, beak, plumage, and handle are accentuated with solid blue. The teapot is fitted with small round lid; the open beak serves as a pourer. The teapot is signed on the bottom by the artist or studio; due to the convenient size it can be used either as a milk or syrup pitcher, or as a teapot for one or two people. It is in very good vintage condition, and can be used either as serving piece in tablescape or as interior decor. The playful, unusual teapot...

Gorgeous vintage Oriental Chinese red & gold hand painted porcelain tea set marked “Made in Japan.” Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will ha...

Beautiful early-Showa Kutani porcelain tea set for six, dating to c.1940–1960. Each cup features a delicate lithophane geisha portrait visible when held to the light – a highly collectible and sought-after detail in Japanese export porcelain. The exterior is richly hand painted with colorful birds, blooming flowers and a classic red geometric border enhanced with gold. A complete tea service including 6 cups, 6 saucers, a teapot, sugar bowl and creamer, all decorated in matching Kutani style. The porcelain is thin and resonant, and the enamel work is bright and clean. Origin: Japan Period: c.1940–1960 (early Showa) Mark: Kutani China...

Chinese Export Porcelain Coral Fish Scale Tea Service, Qianlong, circa 1750 Description This attractive and rare Chinese Export porcelain tea and coffee service is a superb illustr...

This kettle was made in 1930s, Showa era. And the design is with Calabashes. The iron kettles like this item are called 'Tetsubin' in Japan. It can be pu...

This charming antique porcelain tea set, crafted in China at the dawn of the 20th century. Hand-painted with exquisite detail and accented ...

Delicate and trademark Kangxi revival Japanese Tea Set from the 19th century. Marked Zoshuntei Sanpo Sei/ Yu mark and with a high quality floral scene...

20th century/Shōwa era japanese glazed porcelain teapot of black cat with mouse Lid By: unknown Material: porcelain, paint, wood, ceramic Technique: pressed, molded, carved, painted...

A Japanese hand‑painted porcelain tea or coffee set, in the Satsuma and Art Nouveau styles, circa mid‑20th century, Japan. Known for its fine porcelain, Japan produced richly decorat...

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. Hos...

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING FIFTEEN-PIECE CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL TEA SET, LATE MEIJI PERIOD, C.1910 From our Japanese collection, we are pleased to offer this exceptional fifteen-piece Cloisonné Enamel Tea Set dating to the late Meiji period, circa 1910. Executed in the Chinese style and richly detailed throughout, the set comprises six teacups with matching saucers, a lidded teapot, a lidded sugar pot, and a milk jug. Each piece has been masterfully inlaid with fine cloisonné wirework in a range of gauges, forming a profusion of roundels, fan motifs, and cloud shapes containing miniature landscape scenes, symbolic flora, and stylised fauna. Decorative themes include irises, cherry blossoms, maple leaves, mythical dragons, and auspicious bats, all set against a rich ground of gold spiral enamel and bordered with ‘fish scale’ cloisonné...

A finely crafted Japanese porcelain tea set for five, decorated with delicate hand-painted scenes in traditional style. Each piece features ...

Circa 1891-1911 Chinese export Rose Medallion porcelain tea service. Service for 6: cups & saucers, teapot, covered sugar & cream jug; each piece marked "China". C-scroll bamboo hand...

This is a matcha bowl which we use for tea ceremony. It was made around Showa era 1970s. The materials are porcelain. Dimensions: H 8.2 x 12.5 x 12.5 cm

Vintage Japanese teapot is decorated with dark brow semi-matte glaze on the body and high-gloss burnt orange glaze on the lid; the earthy palette is complemented by natural wood color if the geometric handle. The teapot has a minimal, restrained appearance; it is clearly marked with the original sticker "MCI Japan".

Antique Meiji Japanese Porcelain Eggshell Tea Bowl Rare Black Ground Marked. Egg Shell Tea cups. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery ...

A four piece Chinese export silver tea service set consists of a lidded teapot, a creamer with lid, an open sugar and a tongs. The se...

Antique Chinese cup & saucer, circa 1840.

This elegant Chinese porcelain teapot features a classic rounded form, beautifully hand-painted in rich cobalt blue with a serene lotus pond scene. Cranes and lush lotus leaves dance...

Fantastic and unually large teaset in Blue and white, all of moulded shape. Sixteen blue and white porcelain cups and saucers, plus one extra dish All depict fishermen in a watery landscape surrounded by flowery ornamental bands. Not marked. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Decoration Type / Colour: Blood & Milk Region of Origin: China Emperor: Yongzheng (1722-1735) Period: 18th century China Dynasty Period: Qing (1661 - 1912) Condition: 8 dishes with a hairline, 2 dishes perfect, 7 dishes...

Antique 19th Century Japanese cast iron Ryubundoa carved tetsubin kettle. The cylindrical iron body is decorated in low relief with a continuous design of bundled rice sheaves, among...

A very nice example with Donkey and Traveller with attendant. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Emperor: Qianlong (1735-1796) Period: 18t...

This is for 13pcs the Saucers, The Coffee Cup, The Coffeepot, The sugar Pot and Creamer & the plates! Unusual and very detailed pieces of porcelain with a satsuma style colouring. M...

Sharing with you this fantastic and unually large teaset in Blue and white, red and gilt and some also with green, all of moulded shape. Twelve porcelain cups and saucers. All depic...

This exquisite vintage Chinoiserie teapot from the renowned "Ming Lotus" collection by Toyo captures the refined elegance of traditional Japanese ceramic art. The hexagonal porcelain...

Vintage Koshida tray and teacup set with hand painted maple leaves / Made in Japan circa 1960s Tea cups feature raised embossed lithophane image of Geisha on inside bottoms 2 trays, ...

Vintage sumatsu serving set hand painted with maple leaves and birds / Made in Japan circa 1960s 1 tea pot, width 7 inches, height 4 inches, depth 6 inches 4 plates, diameter 6.75 in...

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING This Chinese silver and enamel teapot is a mid-20th century piece from the final years of the Republic period, dating to around 1945. Combining traditional m...

Delicate and trademark Kangxi revival Japanese Tea Set from the 19th century. Marked Zoshuntei Sanpo Sei and with a high quality landscape scene. Add...

A finely detailed Meiji-period Satsuma earthenware sake pitcher attributed to Gyokushu, featuring exquisite polychrome and gilt decoration. The cylindrical body is densely painted wi...

Sharing this unusual Dutch Decorated pair of Chinese Yongzheng Eggshel Porcelain cup and saucer. Top Quality. References of similar pieces can be found in: European Decoration on Or...

14-piece Kutani Japanese gilt and painted tea and dessert serving set with Peacock. Hand painted gilt and painted Peacock tea and serving set. Features floral and peacock design. Lidded tea and coffee pots, lidded creamer, sugar bowl, and five snack sets...

Very nice edo period examples in nice condition, 17/18th century. With lovely Red, Gold and black/brown decoration of flowers. Unmarked. Additional information: Material: Porcelain ...

Extraordinary Japanese contemporary museum-quality Kutani three-piece tea service set, generously gilded with high purity gold and extremely intricately hand-painted in red and green...

Rare and beautiful limited edition Memphis style post-modern porcelain teapot and and six cups by Juraj Mihalik for Art4 Ceramics of Slovakia, circa 1980s. The set in very good cond...

Sharing this fantastic and unsually beautifull tea set in Blue and white, all of moulded shape. Six blue and white porcelain cups and sa...

Chinese porcelain. Two lidded tea cups with strainers, c. 1970s/80s. Cylindrical porcelain cups with handles, each with a lid and removable strainer. One decorated on a yellow grou...

Exquisite contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain match tea cup, extremely intricately hand painted in various shades of blue and pink set against a stunningly shaped ovoid porcelain body in blue, to create a mesmerizing surface. It is lavishly decorated with intricate gold details and is a masterpiece by highly acclaimed master porcelain artist in traditional patterns of the Imari-Arita region of Japan and the recipient of numerous prestigious awards for his extraordinary porcelain work and his unique gold and platinum work on porcelain. The artist's profile is available upon request. Hydrangeas with intricate details decorate the surface of this remarkable cup and continue to decorate the inside of the cup. "Fired-on gold,” this artist's signature style, highlights unique techniques for incorporating gold and platinum into the hand painting and multiple firing processes that yield a stunningly opulent look. The polychrome overglaze is fired at 800 degrees, followed by the application of gold and platinum that are fired at slightly lower temperature to maintain the luster of the precious metals. As a result, a single piece may undergo as many as 5-10 firings. The artist's profile is available upon request. This elegant gilded porcelain matcha tea cup...

A very nicely decorated Kangxi or Yongzheng Teapot. Rare teapot in the family of Amsterdam Bont. Dating to 1st half of the 18th century Amsterdams Bont A relatively unknown niche of Chinese porcelain from ca 1680-1740 that was partly decorated in Europe. Because mainstream Chinese collectors have yet to discover the historical significance of these wares they are relatively easy to find in Holland. While also being highly interesting and of often super quality and with an amazing array of decorations. Amsterdams Bont is a name given to porcelain partly decorated in the Netherlands (most likely in cities like Delft, Haarlem, Makkum). Because Amsterdam was at this moment in time the trade centre of the western world and also of the porcelain trade a lot of this over enamelling was probably commissioned by Amsterdam merchants, to reap higher profits on otherwise boring Chinese wares. The name Amsterdam Bont probably derives from the fact that these type of decorated ware was sold by Amsterdam Merchants. Amsterdam Bont consists of either blanc or under glaze blue decorated Chinese porcelain...

**Rare and Beautiful Porcelain Teapot and Coffee Cup Set by Fitz & Floyd** This exquisite porcelain set, designed by the renowned Fitz & Floyd, is a quintessential example of Memphi...