Japanese Hand painted pottery set
29 June 2025
Description

Handpainted, possibly Japanese pottery set. No markings on the bottom. These seem very old.

Dimensions

(9) Small plates - 6" round (1) Sugar jar - 3.5" tall, 10” round (1) Matching cup - 3" tall, 10" round (4) Bowl - 6" round, 2" tall (3) Mugs with handles - 3” round, 2.5" tall (2) Cup - 3" round, 2.5" tall (1) Teapot - 5.5" inches tall, 4" inch opening, 16" around

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within 5 days
By David U.
Jul 04, 16:59 UTC
Fair Market Value
$150 - $300 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Hello, this item is a hand-painted Japanese pottery tea set, likely dating from the mid-20th century, although the lack of any visible maker’s mark or kiln signature makes precise attribution difficult. The set comprises a teapot, mugs with handles, bowls, cups, plates, and a sugar jar, all sharing a consistent green and white color scheme with stylized floral or medallion motifs. The glaze appears to be a high-fired stoneware with traditional brushwork underglaze detailing, commonly seen in Japanese Mingei (folk craft) ceramics. The teapot’s stout cylindrical shape, loop handles, and rustic decorative choices suggest influence from mid-century regional kilns such as Mashiko or Seto, although without clearer stylistic identifiers this remains speculative.

Despite the absence of a clear provenance or kiln mark, the set retains aesthetic appeal due to its cohesive and charming artisanal look. These types of folk pottery pieces are often valued more for their craft and design than for name attribution. Market-wise, such unmarked but visually appealing and complete vintage Japanese tea sets typically range between $150 and $300 USD.

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