TWO TRADITIONAL CHINESE GREEN-TEA CUPS and ONE SAUCER: In Pink Lotus Flowers with Blackbird and Foliage, distributed by Ming Wo in Vancouver, BC, Canada
Pair of vintage Japanese green tea cups and saucer, hand-painted with pink lotus flowers, blackbirds, and foliage. All three pieces are in excellent condition, with no visible chips or cracks. The colors remain vibrant. Price is for all three pieces.
Please note that this chinaware is over half a century old, and was made for the trade market, and has its own inherent imperfections typical of this style. Believed to date back to the 1970s, they were originally distributed by Ming Wo in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The pair of white ceramic cups feature a distinctive design of birds and pink flowers, accompanied by one matching bowl or saucer with the same pattern. Made in Japan.
DID YOU KNOW:ย Ming Wo was a long-standing cookware store in Vancouver, BC, known for its extensive selection of kitchenware and its historical presence in Chinatown. The iconic Chinatown location closed down after more than 100 years of operation in 2020, which was a significant event for the community.ย
