Vintage Jingdezhen Chinese Zodiac 12Pc Sake Tea Cup Set Gold Gilt Boxed Complete

Description

View Vintage Jingdezhen Chinese Zodiac 12Pc Sake Tea Cup Set Gold Gilt Boxed Complete with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Crafted in the historic porcelain capital of Jingdezhen, China, this mid-to-late 20th-century set is a stunning example of hand-decorated export porcelain. Gold Gilt: The interior gold wash is exceptionally bright, shiny, and intact with minimal to no wear, suggesting this set was used purely for display rather than handling. This is a beautiful and completely intact 12-Piece Vintage Chinese Zodiac Sake/Tea Cup Set. Crafted in the historic porcelain capital of Jingdezhen, China, this mid-to-late 20th-century set is a stunning example of hand-decorated export porcelain. Each cup is intricately hand-enameled on the exterior with a vibrant, colorful floral motif. The interiors feature a striking, brilliant heavy gold (gilt) wash that beautifully frames a central hand-painted depiction of one of the 12 animals of the Chinese Zodiac (Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig). The bottoms of the cups bear the traditional four-character red stamped maker's mark: 景德镇制 (Jingdezhen Zhi), translating to "Made in Jingdezhen." The set comes nestled in its original, fabric-lined presentation display box, complete with traditional loop-and-toggle closures. Condition Notes: Porcelain: Excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, hairlines, or flea bites. Gold Gilt: The interior gold wash is exceptionally bright, shiny, and intact with minimal to no wear, suggesting this set was used purely for display rather than handling. Presentation Box: The original fabric box is clean, sturdy, and structurally sound with functional toggles. Please review all high-resolution photos to verify the exceptional condition of each individual animal cup. Item Specifics for Quick Reference: Brand/Origin: Jingdezhen (China) Production Era: Vintage (circa 1970s–1980s) Material: Fine Porcelain Decoration: Hand-Painted / Hand-Enameled Details & Gold Gilt Set Includes: 12 Cups & 1 Fabric Presentation Box Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Cultures & Ethnicities › Asian › 1900-Now › Chinese › Teapots & Tea Sets.

Provenance

Ownership History Not Available

Handmade

Yes

Country of Origin

China

Culture

Chinese