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offer in the category:  Modern Design -> Asian arts & crafts
 
China 
Two lidded tea cups with strainers, c. 1970s/80s. 
Cylindrical porcelain cups with handles, each with lid and removable strainer. One decorated on a yellow ground with polychrome enamels and Chinese characters, the other in underglaze blue with fish motif and calligraphy. 
 
Origin: China. 
Material: Porcelain. 
Dimensions: H. 14–15 cm, D. 12 cm including handle. 
Period: c. 1970s/80s. 
Condition: Very good condition, minor signs of use. 
 
Bio: 
Chinese tea cups with built-in strainers and lids became especially widespread in the second half of the 20th century, when they were mass-produced for household use. They combine functionality with decorative traditions, often featuring colorful overglaze enamels or classic blue-and-white designs. This type of cup continues to be used in Chinese tea culture and today serves as a collectible reflecting the design language of its time. 
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