Kutani Antique Tea Cups - Hand-Painted Crane & Flower Porcelain Set of 4

This Kutani antique tea cups set includes four hand-painted Japanese porcelain cups featuring a beautiful crane flower design, perfect for enhancing your traditional Japanese tea ceremony experience. Crafted from vintage Kutani ware porcelain, these antique green tea set pieces deliver authentic style and elegance, making them ideal as a sake cup set gift or for daily use. Each cup measures approximately 1.8 inches in height and 3 inches in diameter, weighing 3 ounces, while the matching milk pot measures 1.8 inches by 4.3 inches by 3.5 inches and weighs 3.8 ounces, all made from high-quality porcelain with gold brocade Kutani accents. The intricate hand-painted tea cups showcase fine details of cranes and chrysanthemum flowers, reflecting the craftsmanship of Japanese vintage ceramics that have been cherished since the Meiji period.

These handcrafted tea cups are glazed with multiple colors and fired at varying temperatures to achieve their distinctive luster and durability, ensuring each piece is unique and long-lasting. Tested for quality and authenticity, this Kutani antique tea cups set arrives ready to use or gift with confidence.

Features and benefits:

- Hand-painted tea cups with crane flower design → adds artistic beauty to your tea or sake rituals

- Made from durable Japanese porcelain cups → ensures lasting use without compromising elegance

- Includes matching milk pot → versatile for cooling water or serving sake

- Gold brocade Kutani highlights → enhances traditional Japanese tableware aesthetics

- Authentic vintage Kutani ware → offers genuine cultural heritage and collectible value

- Compact sizes (cups: H1.8in x 3in; milk pot: H1.8in x 4.3in x 3.5in) → perfect for intimate gatherings or display

- Lightweight porcelain sake cups (3oz each) → comfortable handling during ceremonies

- Ideal sake cup set gift → suitable for collectors or lovers of Japanese vintage ceramics

- Carefully preserved antique condition with minor age-related marks → confirms authenticity and history

This antique green tea set is recommended not only for traditional tea ceremonies but also as a stylish sake cup set gift that reflects Japan’s rich ceramic legacy. The Kutaniyaki technique dates back to 1655, gaining international acclaim after the Vienna Exposition of 1873, making this collection a valuable addition to any connoisseur's home.

Please note that due to their vintage nature, these handcrafted tea cups may have slight scratches or minor wear consistent with age but remain fully functional and visually striking. Shipping is secure with tracking via DHL, FedEx, EMS, or Japan Post depending on destination.

Enhance your collection of traditional Japanese tableware with this exquisite Kutani antique tea cups set that blends history, art, and function seamlessly.