Hand-Painted "Three Little Pigs" Child’s Porcelain Tea Set, Made in Japan, Circa Early-Mid 20th Cent

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Worthington, Ohio, US

This charming porcelain child’s tea set features vivid hand-painted scenes from the classic tale “The Three Little Pigs”. The set includes a teapot with lid, sugar bowl with lid, creamer, two cups, and four saucers, each adorned with colorful, storybook-style illustrations of the pigs, their houses, and the wolf. The rims and handles are finished…

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Worthington, Ohio, United States (US)

Item description:

This charming porcelain child’s tea set features vivid hand-painted scenes from the classic tale “The Three Little Pigs”. The set includes a teapot with lid, sugar bowl with lid, creamer, two cups, and four saucers, each adorned with colorful, storybook-style illustrations of the pigs, their houses, and the wolf. The rims and handles are finished with gold or copper luster accents, contributing to the set’s visual appeal. The base of each piece is stamped “MADE IN JAPAN,” indicating production likely during the early to mid-20th century. The set shows age-appropriate wear, with visible crazing, some chips, and a significant crack on one saucer, as shown in the detailed close-ups. Despite condition issues, the set remains collectible for enthusiasts of nursery rhyme ephemera and Japanese export porcelain.