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Style: Showa
20th C./Shōwa Era Japanese Glazed Porcelain Teapot of Black Cat with Mouse Lid
Located in North Miami, FL
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...
Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain, Wood, Paint, Ceramic

20th C./Shōwa Era Japanese Glazed Porcelain Teapot of Black Cat with Mouse Lid
20th C./Shōwa Era Japanese Glazed Porcelain Teapot of Black Cat with Mouse Lid

20th C./Shōwa Era Japanese Glazed Porcelain Teapot of Black Cat with Mouse Lid

$600
Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Pot Bamboo 1960
Located in Paris, FR
This is a Japanese Tea Pot made around 1960s in Showa era. It is made with porcelain and the wrist is made with wood and bamboo. Dimensions: 20.5 x 1...
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Pot Bamboo 1960
Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Pot Bamboo 1960

Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Pot Bamboo 1960

$261
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 bowls signed/marked on the base. Likely from the Showa pe...
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

8 Piece Japanese Kutani Hand Painted Chawan Tea Bowl & Cover Set in Original Box
8 Piece Japanese Kutani Hand Painted Chawan Tea Bowl & Cover Set in Original Box

8 Piece Japanese Kutani Hand Painted Chawan Tea Bowl & Cover Set in Original Box

$595 / set
Japanese Antique Matcha Bowl Black for Tea Ceremony 1970s Showa
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique Japanese Matcha bowl. This Matcha bowl is normally used for tea ceremony in Japan. It is made with porcelain and it was made ar...
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Antique Matcha Bowl Black for Tea Ceremony 1970s Showa
Japanese Antique Matcha Bowl Black for Tea Ceremony 1970s Showa

Japanese Antique Matcha Bowl Black for Tea Ceremony 1970s Showa

$273
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H 9 in W 8 in D 12.5 in
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H 9.06 in Dm 7.88 in
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H 8 in Dm 7 in
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Set of Japanese Contemporary Blue Red Green Gold Porcelain Cups

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H 4 in Dm 1.5 in
Vintage Ceramic Tea Set, Italy, 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Vintage ceramic tea set, Italy, 1970s It has always belonged to my grandparents and has never been used, two-tone, and is made up of a teapot m...
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Glazed Ceramic Chawan Tea Bowl by Toshiko Takaezu
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A small elegant glazed ceramic tea bowl (chawan) by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). The well-balanced form is hand built and shows just a slight irr...
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Japanese Antique Cast-Iron Tea Pot 'Hexagon' 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
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1880s Japanese Antique Showa Tea Sets

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H 5.12 in W 5.12 in D 4.14 in
Japanese Antique Cast-Iron Tea Pot 'Dot' 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
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1980s Japanese Vintage Showa Tea Sets

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Japanese Antique Cast-Iron Tea Pot 'Dot' 1980s
Japanese Antique Cast-Iron Tea Pot 'Dot' 1980s

Japanese Antique Cast-Iron Tea Pot 'Dot' 1980s

H 5.12 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 in
Japanese Antique Match Bowl Kiyomizuyaki 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a Matcha bowl for tea ceremony. It was made in Kyoto prefecture, Japan. It is made with porcelain and the style is Kiyomizu ware. It was made around 1970s in Showa era. Dime...
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Japanese Antique Match Bowl Kiyomizuyaki 1970s
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H 3.15 in Dm 4.73 in
Japanese Antique Porcelain Tea Pot 1960
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H 4.73 in W 9.85 in L 4.73 in
Japan Big Bronze Tea Water Vessel "Lotus Leaf" Yakan, Blue Patina
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H 16 in W 13 in D 10 in
Japanese Tea Caddy Box Wakasa Red Lacquer Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a stunning signed example of a red brown color lacquered tea container chaire or chaki crafted of beautiful wakasa 30 layers lacquer, mid-20th century, signed on bottom. This ...
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Japanese Tea Caddy Box Wakasa Red Lacquer Signed
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Japanese Tea Caddy Box Wakasa Red Lacquer Signed

H 2.75 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in

Showa tea sets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Showa tea sets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage tea sets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Showa tea sets made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and Japan pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original tea sets, popular names associated with this style include and Kutani Studio. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for tea sets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $55 and tops out at $695 while the average work can sell for $245.

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