Japanese Honjitsu Dai 14 Piece Teaset with Hand Painted Peony Flowers and Tit Birds In Good Conditi

Japanese Honjitsu Dai 14 Piece Teaset with Hand Painted Peony Flowers and  Tit Birds In Good Condition

ON AUCTION IS A VINTAGE JAPANESE 14 PIECE TEASET WITH HAND PAINTED PEONY FLOWERS AND A STRIKING TIT BIRD WITH BLACK HEAD, YELOW THROAT, PINK BREAST AND BLUE BACK. WE HAVE A TEAPOT WITH BAMBOO HANDLE FITTED TO TWO CERAMIC LOOPS. THREE EGGSHELL (THIN BODY) TEACUPS WITH THREE SAUCERS AND FOUR SIDE PLATES THE ONE FOR THE TEAPOT BASE.
 
The three Japanese characters under MADE IN JAPAN translates to "Honjitsu Dai Teaset" which means "Today's Large Tea Set." It refers to a traditional Japanese tea set, often including a large teapot and multiple cups, suitable for a group gathering or tea ceremony. The "Dai character" () indicates a larger size, suggesting a more substantial set than a smaller personal one. 
 
In Japan, Peonies represent bravery, honour and good fortune. The great tit is believed to bring good luck and happiness.
 
SIZE:
TEAPOT 17CM WIDE FROM SPOUT TO BODY EDGE 20CM HIGH UP TO HANDLE
3 CUPS 11CM WIDE UP TO HANDLE 5CM HIGH
3 SAUCERS 16CM DIAMETER 2CM HIGH
4 SIDE PLATES 18.8CM DIAMETER 2CM HIGH
 
CONDITION: SOME STAINS ON INSIDE OF RIM OF TEAPOT. NO CHIPS. NO CRACKS. STILL IN GOOD CONDITION.
 
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