Teacups, Chawan Style, Samurai & Geisha Figures, Japan, Set of 2, Vintage 1980s–90s ephemera later acquired by Aston Martin

later acquired by Aston Martin in 1947 — a detail that adds a little extra weight to this miniature replica's gold and black interior and chrome-style trim

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A thoughtful pickup for the paper doll collector or anyone drawn to the nostalgia of late-'70s Barbie style

Sold as: Set of 3

Teacups, Chawan Style, Samurai & Geisha Figures, Japan, Set of 2, Vintage 1980s–90s ephemera later acquired by Aston MartinEvery surface tells a story on these cups. This pair of Japanese ceramic teacups is covered in hand painted narrative detail: robed samurai in traditional dress and formal hairstyle, a Geisha figure, and Japanese characters woven between the scenes all accented in gold. The crazing throughout appears to be an intentional design choice, giving the pieces a warm, aged patina that suits their subject beautifully. Marked on the base with a red square