Blue floral pattern tea bowl and tea ceremony set

Blue floral pattern tea bowl and tea ceremony set, made of ceramic in Japan.

Tea Caddy (Chaire)
Pattern: The pattern depicted is called Karako, a traditional auspicious motif featuring Chinese children at play. Karako is cherished as an auspicious design symbolizing prosperity of descendants.
Type: Given its small size, it is considered to be a Chashin-tsubo (Chaire) for storing tea leaves, or a type of decorative lidded jar known internationally as a ginger jar.

Tea Bowl
This image shows a yunomi teacup made of Arita-yaki, a traditional porcelain produced in and around Arita Town, Saga Prefecture.
Features: Characterized by its transparent white surface and delicate blue dyeing with Gosu, an indigo pigment.

Teacup Saucer (Chataku)
Shape: Oval, known as Koban-gata (oval coin shape).
Material: Typically, Shuho-do products of this type are made of stainless steel, which is rust-resistant and easy to maintain.

- Set Includes: 4 tea bowls, 1 tea caddy, 4 teacup saucers
- Design: Blue floral pattern decoration
- Material: Ceramic
- Engraving on the bottom: Indicates Made in Japan

Stored at home for many years. The tea caddy is unused.
The tea bowls and saucers have been used a few times.
This is a used item.
Please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned about dirt or minor scratches.

Thank you for your understanding.

For reference:
These are small tea bowls, so they are perfect for enjoying cold sencha or gyokuro tea in the summer. The white background makes the tea look even more appealing and delicious.

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