Lot 166: A Group of Ceramic Tableware and Decorative Items Including an Imari-Style Tea Service, a Large Glazed Bowl, and Ornamental Fruit

A collection of ceramic decorative and functional items contained within a clear plastic storage bin. The group features an assortment of porcelain teacups and saucers decorated in an ironstone Imari-style palette. The pattern consists of stylized floral motifs, including peonies and scrolling foliage, rendered in orange-red and dark blue with gilded highlights. The cups have white interiors and handles. Also included is a large ceramic bowl or vessel with a deep green glaze, shown inverted in the container. The base of the bowl features a green printed mark consisting of a stylized character or symbol within a diamond-shaped border; the character is not legible. The lot further contains a group of glazed earthenware decorative fruits, including representations of oranges, apples, and pears with glossy finishes. Additional items include a small circular lidded pot with a pale lavender glaze and a decorative wall plate featuring a scenic central motif and floral border, fitted with a wire hanger. A white adhesive label for SHELBY’S AUCTIONEERS is attached to the side of the plastic bin, printed with LOT 267 and a barcode. A smaller rectangular white adhesive label is also present, hand-written with the number 12850.