Vintage 1930s Green and white Japanese teaset

Tea Pot, Sugar Bowl, Milk Jug & 6 Cups with Saucers

A rare pre-war Japanese tea set from the 1930s, featuring vibrant green borders with delicate white centers and gilded accents. The set includes a tall teapot, open sugar bowl, milk jug, and six matching cups with saucers. A beautiful example of early 20th-century Japanese export porcelain, reflecting Art Deco-era styling with its bold colour contrast and refined hand-painted detailing.

Details

• Origin: Likely Japan, pre-WWII (1930s export ware)
• Set Includes: Teapot with lid, 6 cups with saucers, milk jug, open sugar bowl
• Colour/Pattern: White with vivid green borders & gold trim
• Era: 1930s (pre-war Japanese export china)
• Condition: Good overall – one cup has a visible crack; otherwise no chips or major damage. Bright colours and gilt detailing still intact.

Measurements (approx.)

• Teapot: 20 cm tall
• Cups: 7 cm tall
• Saucers: 13.5 cm diameter

Why You’ll Love It

This set is both functional and highly collectable – a striking piece of Japanese pre-war porcelain with a strong Art Deco influence. Sets like this rarely survive complete, making it an excellent display piece or talking point in any vintage china collection.