Chinese miniature tea set - 4 teacups, teapot, and tray - oriental courtship design, hand painted porcelain

by Reorient

Product Features

• Set includes tray, 4 cups and teapot
• Collectible miniature porcelain tea set
• Traditional Asian design
• Size: Tray is 7.5"x5.5"
• Made in China

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• ASIN: B000I23NN6
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,184,349 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen)

Product Description

This wonderfully hand painted design is packed with Chinese imagery celebrating love. The seated maiden is holding a delicate ax, which is a common Chinese symbol for a match maker or "go between;" it is an allusion to an ancient Chinese song that states "you cannot fell a tree without an ax, or arrange a marriage without a go between." The butterfly in the illustration is also symbolic of love and joy in Chinese imagery. The tree in the background is a Mulberry tree, which typically represents a happy home and love of children. This set is a fine collectable for those interested in Oriental arts or curios and makes for a thoughtful wedding gift. Not intended for food use.