Bring a whisper of salon romance to your table with this Japanese tea trio—a classic “cup, saucer, and side plate” set decorated in the beloved Watteau-style courting scene. Soft pastels and burnished gold scrollwork frame a pastoral vignette of musicians and lovers, while a halo of floral sprigs and filigree gilding catch the light with every turn. The cup’s graceful profile balances a comfortable handle; the saucer and plate echo the motif with scalloped rims, gilt accents, and a luminous glaze that feels elegant in the hand.
Undersides are stamped AW JAPAN, a mid-century importer/maker’s mark frequently associated with post-war Japanese porcelain made for export. Whether you style it for teatime, stage it on a bookshelf, or anchor a vignette under a cloche, this trio reads like a tiny opera—romance, whimsy, and craftsmanship in three acts.
Light, age-appropriate wear to gilding and surfaces is consistent with careful decades of display and is shown in the photos. If you collect courting-scene china (often called “Watteau,” “courting couple,” or “rococo revival”), Japanese exports, or tea trios from the Occupied-Japan era forward, this piece pairs beautifully with Arnart-type transfers and other gilt floral services. Explore more glass, china, and tea-time curios at TreasuresOfBako.com.
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