Vintage Japan Olive Green Rope Pattern Teapot & Sugar Bowl Pottery Set

Key Details:

• Item: Teapot & Sugar Bowl (2-piece set)

• Material: Glazed ceramic / pottery

• Colour: Olive green with darker glaze pooling

• Pattern: Rope / basket-weave relief

• Country of Origin: Japan (stamped to base – see photos)

• Era: Mid–late 20th century (circa 1960s–1970s)

• Finish: Gloss glaze with natural kiln variations and light crazing

• Dimensions (approx.):

• Teapot: 15 cm high

• Sugar bowl: 8 cm high

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Mini Story

A charming mid-century Japanese pottery tea set featuring a richly toned olive glaze and a distinctive rope-patterned body. This textured style was popular in Japanese export wares of the 1960s and 1970s, blending rustic form with practical design for everyday use.

Today, pieces like this are sought after for their earthy palette, tactile surface, and strong decorative appeal — perfect for collectors of vintage Japanese ceramics or retro kitchen décor.

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Condition:

Condition: Fair to Good – see detailed notes below.

This is a genuine vintage pottery set and shows age-related characteristics consistent with its era:

• Teapot is in good vintage condition with no cracks noted

• Sugar bowl has a visible crack to the rim, clearly shown in the photos

• Crack does not detract from display but renders the sugar bowl best suited for decorative use

• General glaze crazing, kiln marks, and glaze pooling present

• No repairs or restoration observed

• Japan stamp visible to base (refer photos)

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