Vintage Midcentury Kutani Handleless Tea Cups - Handpainted Japanese Pottery - Set of 4 1896 - Lots of pretty crazing

- Lots of pretty crazing lines

We bet there were bold declarations of goals to be accomplished and dreams to be dared

- Delicate but dependable wire body

and mix and match pieces for a sunny kitchen collection that was both cheerful and bright

not an uncommon occurrence since most enamelware was valued as an inexpensive alternative to fine porcelain and china dishware

Vintage Midcentury Kutani Handleless Tea Cups - Handpainted Japanese Pottery - Set of 4 1896 - Lots of pretty crazingIn the intimate setting of the tea room, a space often surrounded by a garden, participants in the traditional tea ceremony temporarily withdraw from the mundane world (from the Metropolitan Museum of Art's description of a traditional tea ceremony) {HISTORY} Handpainted in the mid 20th century, this set of four Japanese cups was made in the Kutani region of Japan and tells the story of a style of artistry originally made famous in the 1600's. Because