VTG 12 Piece Japanese Kutani Ware Tea Set: Blue Grain Tessen Flower Design: EUC

This gorgeous vintage hand-painted Kutani ware tea set features the Aotsubu Tessin, or “Blue Grain Tessen Flower” design which is characterized by the raised blue dots against a dark green background embellished with gilded floral patterns. Together, this 12-piece set weighs 2 pounds 6.5 ounces and includes 5 lidded teacups and a lidded tea pot. The tea pot is 4” tall with the lid, 5 ¼” wide including the handle, 5 1/8” across to the spout, and it has a 10-ounce capacity. It has a 2 ½” diameter at the mouth and a 2 1/8” diameter at the base. The cups are 3” tall with the lids and 2” without the lids. They have a 2 7/8” diameter at the mouth, a 1 ¼” diameter at the base, they are 1 ½” deep and they have a 3-ounce capacity. The lids have a 3 ¼” diameter. This set is in excellent vintage condition with a few naturally-occurring bubbles and/or imperfections in the glaze. One cup has a slight cloudy group of tiny dots on the inside, and the spout on the tea pot has a few little gold flecks. This stunning set would make a fabulous addition to any collection, and would surely delight any fan of exquisite Japanese functional artware. Please make sure to examine all photos carefully, remembering to zoom in for details, and don't hesitate to contact me for additional photos and/or information. I pack all my items with great care, as I want these treasures to reach you safely. Thanks so much for taking a look, and if you feel like it, please check out my other items for sale.