Vintage Japanese Geisha Ware Tea Set, Kutani Style Porcelain

Beautiful vintage Japanese porcelain tea set for six people, featuring intricate Geisha Ware decoration with traditional Japanese scenes, elegant ladies in kimonos, beautiful gardens, flowering trees, lanterns, bridges, and charming Japanese architecture.

The set is decorated in the colorful Kutani style, with delicate rust-red illustrations enhanced by hand-applied details in vibrant green, blue, yellow, and orange. The rich reddish-orange rims and handles beautifully complement the detailed artwork.

The rounded teapot is particularly charming, featuring an elegant curved spout, two decorative upright handles, and a matching lid. The cups, saucers, and dessert plates are adorned with coordinating scenes, creating a beautifully harmonious tea service.

Japanese Geisha Ware was especially popular during the early 20th century, when richly decorated porcelain was produced for both domestic use and export. This set is believed to date from the early to mid-20th century, although the exact production date and manufacturer remain unidentified.

An interesting detail is that all 20 pieces carry the same distinctive hand-painted red mark on the underside, suggesting that they belong to an original matching tea service. The mark has not been positively identified, but the decoration and overall appearance are characteristic of traditional Japanese Geisha Ware and Kutani-style porcelain.

The set includes 20 pieces:

1 porcelain teapot with matching lid

6 teacups

6 matching saucers

6 dessert plates

1 milk jug / creamer

Dimensions

Teapot:

Height: 14 cm (5.5")

Length: 18 cm (7.1")

Diameter: 14 cm (5.5")

Teacups:

Diameter: 10 cm (3.9")

Height: 5 cm (2")

Dessert plates:

Diameter: 18 cm (7.1")

Saucers:

Diameter: 14 cm (5.5")

Milk jug / creamer:

Height: 9 cm (3.5")

Width: 8 cm (3.1")

Condition

The tea service is in vintage condition with signs of age and previous use. Please examine all photographs carefully for the exact condition and decorative details.

A Beautiful Collectible Set

With its intricate Japanese-inspired decoration, vibrant colors, and matching pieces, this tea service would make a wonderful addition to a collection of Asian porcelain, vintage tableware, or decorative ceramics.

A charming choice for collectors of Japanese Geisha Ware, lovers of Kutani-style porcelain, or anyone looking for an unusual vintage tea service with character and history.