Asian Teapot Set

By ninjalikereflex, 6 May, 2009
Description

Teapot: A white glazed ceramic type material with a black top on the white lid and black brush painted kanji on two sides. a traditional short spout. Lid also has a small hole in it I assume for letting out steam. Glazed interior.
Teacup: Same white glazed material as the pot. Black rim and black bottom. Kanji on two sides. Glazed interior.

Category
Asian Art
Medium
Not sure, ceramic maybe, sometime of lite clay.
Distinguishing marks
on the bottom is a amkers mark, a diamond shaped box. Inside the box is for lines dividing it into 4 sections. The left section contains a "D", the top section contains an "I". The Right section contains a "C" and the bottom section contains "Japan". The whole mark is about as big as a pennie
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
Teapot is about 4 1/2" tall and has an 18" circumfrence. Each cup is 2" tall with an almost 11" circumfrence
Date Period
unknown.
Weight
teapot not sure I'd a 1lb, each cup of course less than that
History
I bought it at an auction so I don't know much about it.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
$20.00 for the whole set, including bamboo handled tea pot and 6 bowl shaped tea cups
For Sale?
No
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