Beautiful vintage Japanese tea set

This stunning Vintage Japanese Porcelain Teapot Set includes a traditional Kyusu (side-handle) teapot and 6 matching teacups in a beautiful floral design with a hand-pulled vendor´s cart in the orange color associated with the Kutani era, along with cobalt blue, bright green and white -- all accented with outlines in delicate gold.In Japan, these relatively small, side-handled teapots are by far the most popular way to brew tea, and for good reason: they’re easy to use, versatile, and relatively durable. A kyusu’s side handle lets you comfortably pour tea with a simple twist of the wrist, which is considered more elegant than the larger arm movements that back or top-handled teapots require. The placement of the handle also allows you to place your thumb on the lid of the pot, securing it in place while pouring. Though they come in a huge variety of sizes, shapes, and materials—each suited for a different tea, situation or taste—kyusu are incredibly versatile and can be used for

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