Vintage Chinese ceramic mini teapots and mini Japanese porcelain vase

Vase The rectangular vase is a vintage, hand-painted Japanese porcelain vase, possibly from the 1960s, featuring orange and red floral designs with gold accents. It is a type of decorative Asian vase that may also feature calligraphy or other traditional motifs. The style, which uses a glossy glaze with overglaze enamel colors like pink, is known as famille rose and was popularized during the Qing Dynasty in China, though this particular vase is identified as Japanese. Dark Teapot The dark, rounded teapot on the left is a type of Chinese ceramic known as a Yixing Zisha teapot. It is made from a special purple clay (zisha) found in the Jiangsu Province of China. Yixing teapots are prized because the porous, unglazed clay absorbs the flavors and oils of the tea over time, enhancing the taste of future brews. The gold calligraphy on the teapot is often a sign of a traditional design. This specific teapot's rear handle is a common feature of Chinese teapots, designed for the Gongfu tea ceremony. Reddish-Brown Teapot The reddish-brown teapot on the right is also a type of clay teapot. Its design, with a round shape and a back-handle, is a common form for teapots used in various tea cultures. Red clay is famous for retaining heat well.