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This set of three Heritage Mint porcelain mugs, made in Japan in the 1980s, carries the Imari tradition in cobalt, rust, and gold — waves, vine spirals, and a peacock spread across the three pieces. Imari at its most intentional and eye-catching.
Maker: Heritage Mint, Ltd.
Materials: Porcelain, gold accents
Dimensions: Each mug 4.0"H × 3⅝" top diameter; 2⅛" base diameter; set of 3
Origin: Japan
Era: 1980s
Condition: Very good. One mug has a slightly rough inner edge and is marginally smaller — noted and photographed. No chips, cracks, or scratches. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.
The gold accents catch the light beautifully against the dense cobalt-and-rust patterning, with each of the three motifs rendered in fine, confident linework typical of quality Imari-style porcelain.
It's a rich and meaningful gift for a tea or coffee drinker who appreciates pattern and history — and a set that looks beautiful grouped on an open shelf.
Imari ware takes its name from the Japanese port through which it was exported to Europe beginning in the 17th century, and the aesthetic — dense, colorful, symbolically layered — has never really gone out of fashion. Here, waves (Seigaiha, symbolizing peaceful living), vine spirals (Karakusa, representing luck and eternity), and a peacock (symbolizing good will and kindness) appear across the three pieces, all accented in gold.
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