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Set of Ten Kinrande Teacups, Japan (with Tomobako)

This set of ten Japanese teacups is decorated in the traditional Japanese kinrande (gold brocade) style, with a vermilion glaze and finely painted gilt floral motifs; the whole is sumptuous yet elegant and shows a strong Japanese ceramic character. The outer walls are covered with gilt chrysanthemums and floral patterns, the gold flowers appearing all the richer against the red glaze; the interiors are kept a plain pure white, and a traditional crest is painted at the bottom of each cup, so the set combines visual beauty with practicality for drinking tea. It comes with its original wooden tomobako, which makes storage and preservation easier and adds to the completeness and collecting value of the set. The ten cups survive as a complete set, well suited to tea gatherings, serving tea to guests, or a collection of Japanese tea ceremony utensils — a classic tea ware combining practicality and artistry.

Price NT$ 3,000 ≈ US$ 91(Approximate amount; actual prices are in New Taiwan Dollars)

Dimensions: L 9.5 × W 9.5 × H 5.5 cm
Category: Tea Ceremony Wares

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Features

◆ Traditional Japanese Kinrande Work

Kinrande is one of the most representative decorative techniques in Japanese porcelain, using gold enamel to draw flowers, auspicious patterns and traditional motifs in bright, layered colour; it is much liked by collectors.

◆ Opulent Gold Floral Decoration

Fine gold flowers on a vermilion ground are evenly spaced around each cup, showing the skill of the Japanese painter and giving every cup an elegant, dignified air.

◆ A Complete Set of Ten

Ten cups in all, complete and well preserved, suitable for a tea gathering with several guests, formal entertaining or display; a full set is more practical and more collectable than a single cup.

◆ Kept in Its Original Wooden Tomobako

The original wooden tomobako is included; it protects the cups and shows that the set is largely complete, which adds to its appeal for collectors.

◆ Tea Ceremony and Everyday Beauty

Besides everyday use for tea, the cups can be set out at a tea gathering, on a Japanese-style table or in a display cabinet, bringing a strong sense of Japanese living aesthetics and tea culture.

Specifications

Dimensions	L 9.5 × W 9.5 × H 5.5 cm