Vintage Chinese 3.5" Mini Tea Pot w 4 Tiny Cups in 7.5" Basket

Description

View Vintage Chinese 3.5" Mini Tea Pot w 4 Tiny Cups in 7.5" Basket with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The round basket is woven in a warm natural tone with an openwork lid, fitted carrying handle, and blue tie closures. The porcelain pieces are decorated in cobalt-blue floral and scrolling motifs against a white ground, giving the set the classic look associated with traditional Chinese blue-and-white wares. This charming miniature tea set includes a small blue-and-white porcelain teapot with lid and four matching tiny cups , all nestled into a fitted royal-blue satin interior inside a round woven basket. The teapot measures approximately 3.5 inches long , while the lidded basket measures approximately 7.5 inches across . The porcelain pieces are decorated in cobalt-blue floral and scrolling motifs against a white ground, giving the set the classic look associated with traditional Chinese blue-and-white wares. The round basket is woven in a warm natural tone with an openwork lid, fitted carrying handle, and blue tie closures. Inside, the padded satin lining has individual recessed spaces for the teapot and cups, helping keep the miniature pieces arranged securely for storage or display. The scale and presentation make this especially appealing as a collectible miniature tea service, decorative display piece, or gift for someone who enjoys Asian-inspired porcelain and basketry. Maker Marks No clearly readable maker’s name, factory backstamp, artist signature, or country-of-origin mark is visible in the supplied photographs. The blue-and-white porcelain decoration and fitted woven presentation basket are consistent with Chinese miniature or travel-style tea sets, but without an identifying mark or original label, the exact maker and production location cannot be independently confirmed. Condition Preowned condition with light surface and display wear consistent with age and prior handling. The teapot, lid, and all four cups appear present. I do not see any obvious major chips, cracks, or repairs. The woven basket, blue satin lining, fitted insert, handle, and blue ties also appear intact, with some expected light age and storage wear. Because the porcelain pieces are very small, please review the close-up photographs carefully for the most accurate representation of the glaze, rims, decoration, and overall condition. History Compact porcelain tea services housed in fitted woven baskets were produced in China and other parts of East Asia as decorative, travel, souvenir, and gift sets. Comparable vintage Chinese examples are documented with small porcelain teapots and cups secured inside padded woven carrying baskets, including sets attributed to the 1970s. Blue-and-white porcelain has a much older history in China, but miniature sets such as this one are generally later decorative or export pieces rather than antique ceremonial tea wares. Because this set is unmarked and comparable examples span multiple decades, I would describe it as vintage-style or vintage Chinese blue-and-white miniature tea ware without assigning a narrow decade unless additional markings are found. Disclaimer I take great care in packaging each item, including using fragile stickers in multiple places on the packaging when a fragile item is shipped. While I typically do not offer refunds, if your item arrives damaged, I’m happy to help. Please provide clear photos of the item and the original packaging it was in. This helps me to ensure that we work with eBay’s process and policies quickly to ensure a proper refund when needed. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Decorative Collectibles › Boxes, Jars & Tins. Brand: Wooden.

Brand

Wooden

Type

Box

Shape

Circle

Size

Small

Theme

Art

Style

Chinese

Material

Wood, Porcelain

Features

Carvings

Finish

Glossy

Suitable For

Cup