Mugs, Heritage Mint, Imari, Japan Porcelain, Set of 3, Vintage

• Vintage Mugs, Japanese Imari, Oriental Chinoiserie, Asian Style Porcelain, Drinkware, Coffee Lovers, (Discontinued) 
• Made in: Japan 
• Vintage: 1980's
• Details:  This set of coffee mugs has a very beautiful and ornate Imari pattern from Heritage Mint.  Imari is known for it's busyness, colorful patterns and it's  extremely eye catching, the colors on this set are so bright and beautiful, they are hard to resist.  Many of the decorations are accented in gold, all have a gold rim and a gold accent on the handle.  There is lots of significance and meaning within the different patterns and decorations, if gifting, it would be fun to tell your recipient about the patterns & meaning behind the designs, (see below). These mugs will delight any coffee or tea drinker.  
• Material:  Porcelain
• Dimensions:  4.0 inches Tall, 3 7/8 inches in Diameter (top opening), 2 1/8 inches in Diameter (bottom).
• Condition:  Vintage - Used.  Very Good Condition, no chips or cracks, or scratches. However, one of the mugs has a slightly "rough" inner edge, (see last picture).  We've also noticed one of the mugs is slightly shorter than the others (by like 1/16th of an inch), and it's also narrower (by 1/4th of an inch), barely noticeable but we wanted you to be aware.  Please review all pictures and make sure you love this item before purchasing, we can't accept returns. Please remember these are VINTAGE and ANTIQUE items, they are NOT new, every effort has been made to show any scratches, wear and tear and imperfections.   

Heritage Mint, Ltd. was founded in 1976 in Scottsdale, AZ.  The company's line of business includes the wholesale distribution of home furnishings, giftware and housewares.  They have business relationships worldwide and are able to bring a large variety of products great products and brands which meet their exacting standard of excellent.  Today, Heritage Mint is one of the leading consumer product companies in America.

The pattern features different flowers that symbolize beginning, abundance and rejuvenation. There is Seigaiha (or waves) which symbolize a desire for continued peaceful living, like the tranquil waves. Karakusa has twists and spirals, like vines. Due to the healthy growth of vines, this pattern came to symbolize luck, prosperity, and eternity. There is also a peacock on this mug, to the Japanese the peacock symbolizes good will, nurturing, and kindness.