VINTAGE Japanese Arita Ware Tea Set – Blue Floral Kyusu Teapot with 5 Yunomi Cups and Wooden Box

Beautiful vintage Japanese Arita ware tea set featuring a traditional kyusu teapot and five matching yunomi tea cups, presented in an elegant wooden storage box with Japanese calligraphy and red seals.

The traditional kyusu teapot features a rounded body, a white side handle, a matching lid, and a short pouring spout. Its compact shape and beautifully coordinated decoration make it a charming example of Japanese teaware.

The five matching yunomi tea cups feature the same delicate floral patterns, with smooth pale interiors and gently rounded shapes. Their traditional design makes them especially suited to serving Japanese green tea.

The original wooden storage box features the inscription 茶器揃 (Chaki-zoroe), meaning "matching tea utensil set," along with a red seal identifying the porcelain as 有田焼 (Arita Ware). An additional inscription reads 林九郎作 (Hayashi Kuro-saku), indicating the name Hayashi Kuro. The exact production date has not been confirmed.

Arita ware is one of Japan's most celebrated porcelain traditions, originating from the town of Arita in Saga Prefecture. Known for its refined porcelain, beautiful blue decoration, and centuries of craftsmanship, Arita ware remains an important part of Japanese ceramic culture.

This elegant tea set makes a beautiful addition to a Japanese teaware collection or a thoughtful gift for lovers of traditional Japanese craftsmanship.

Material: Glazed Porcelain, Wood (Storage Box)

Ware: Arita Ware (有田焼, according to box marking)

Maker Marking: Hayashi Kuro (林九郎作, according to box inscription)

Color: White with Blue, Green, and Soft Purple Botanical Pattern

Design: Floral and Bamboo-Like Leaves with Fine Blue Horizontal Lines

Set Includes: 1 Kyusu Teapot with Lid, 5 Yunomi Tea Cups, 1 Wooden Storage Box

Tea Cup Height: Approx. 5 cm

Tea Cup Diameter: Approx. 7.5 cm

Teapot Height: Approx. 7 cm

Teapot Width: Approx. 11 cm (excluding handle and spout)

Damage: No visible damage

Condition: Excellent

Important Notice

Please note that as a vintage item, it may have minor imperfections, small spots, scratches, or other signs of wear that we might have missed. Please carefully review all product photos before purchasing.

Variations in glaze color, texture, and intensity are characteristic of ceramic glazing and may be part of the original design.

As this is a vintage ceramic coffee set, its suitability for microwave, oven, and dishwasher use has not been verified. Gentle hand washing is recommended.

We are a company with an official state permit, known as Kobutsu Sho, for trading second-hand goods. All products are authentic and sold in accordance with Japanese law.