Chinese Tea Set (12) with Teapot

Red lattice flowers cover small bowls that sit in billowing marigold lining.

This porcelain tea set for twelve with teapot is from China, and dates to the 20th century. Tea drinking in China goes back many centuries, and the porcelain teapot and cup became widespread forms of tableware both at home and in export trade. Set of eight small cups, one larger lidded bowl with its saucer, and a separate lid, all in white decorated with red peonies and knot motifs. They rest on gathered golden-yellow lining inside a box.

Bold red florals, and not a single shy petal.