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Imari‑style Japanese porcelain tea/coffee service — 6 cups & saucers, tall pot, creamer & lidded sugar bowl (red square JAPAN mark)

Imari‑style Japanese 6‑person tea/coffee set with tall pot, creamer and lidded sugar bowl. Vivid peacock pattern and red square JAPAN backstamps; overall good display condition with light gilt wear and base staining visible.

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Lot: Imari‑style Japanese porcelain tea/coffee service presented as a complete six‑person set. The tall coffee/tea pot and matching pieces display a vivid red, blue and gold peacock motif and decorative borders; a red square “JAPAN” export backstamp is visible on the bases. The pattern and gilded trim create a striking cabinet display — note the pot’s long gilt spout and matching gilt highlights which are a strong visual feature in the photos.

This set suits collectors of export porcelain, interior stylists, boutique hospitality displays or anyone wanting an elegant six‑person tea/coffee service for decorative serving and display. It makes a colourful focal point in a glass cabinet or on a tea trolley and will complement eclectic, vintage or Asian‑inspired schemes.

  • Included: 6 cups, 6 saucers, 1 tall coffee/tea pot with lid, 1 creamer, 1 lidded sugar bowl (as pictured).
  • Condition summary: overall good display condition. Warehouse inspection recorded no chips/cracks; photos show light surface grime/staining on bases and light gilt rubbing.
  • Known faults: visible light gilt wear on the pot spout and some rim edges; light staining/grime on bases; a small paint fleck or tiny chip is visible on at least one saucer edge in the supplied images.
  • Marks/proof: red square “JAPAN” export backstamp visible on bases (see photos).
  • Measurements: not provided.
  • Working status: N/A (non‑powered porcelain service).