These golden painted cups, teapots, and serving pots seem a bit out of place in one's tea room and even on this blog. They are such regal pieces. They would seem right at home in a large pompous tea room mysteriously darkened by low hanging eves. Surrounded by silk-framed coligraphy and a gold or silver kettle, how wonderfully would the dancing flame of a candle light flicker off these pieces?
Peace