Chinese Tea Cup Set (6) with Lotus Motif

Blue lotus sprays decorate cups arranged in a long, narrow tray.

This porcelain tea cup set of six with a lotus motif is from China, and dates to the 20th century. In China, tea has long been served in small cups, and matching sets are often made to accompany a teapot when serving several guests. Tall yellow box lined in orange holding a column of white cups painted in cobalt with leaves and flowers, touched with pink. Black calligraphy and a red seal mark the folded panels on both sides.

Orderly in blue, and nicely wrapped for company.