Why You'll Love It
This charming packaged tea set by Tomo Tanaka (Nunu’s House, Japan) captures the refined look of loose-leaf tea parcels in 1:12 scale. Three sealed packets feature tiny sculpted tea leaves visible through clear packaging, with detailed Japanese labels.
Meticulously crafted for lifelike realism, each piece reflects Tanaka’s signature detail. Perfect for a tea shop, pantry, kitchen, or market vignette.
Tomo Tanaka is internationally renowned for hyper-realistic miniature food scenes, among the finest in the world. His work is entirely hand-sculpted and rarely distributed outside Japan, making each piece highly sought after by collectors.
Details
Materials: Clay, cellophane wrapper
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale, 1” long each
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Tomo Tanaka, Nunu’s House (Japan)
Collection: Part of the Madame ‘Y’ Collection, Japan — an elegant archive of international artisan miniatures.
*PLEASE NOTE: You are purchasing the (3) individually packaged miniature “Tamakichiya’s Darjeeling Tea” packets only.
A Note About Value
Every miniature we offer has been carefully evaluated for its craftsmanship, rarity, condition, provenance, and collectibility. Many of the artisan pieces we sell are one-of-a-kind works that may never appear on the market again. While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.
Our pricing reflects the miniature's place within today's collector market and the years we've spent studying the artists, histories, and values that make these tiny works of art so special.
A Commitment to Research
Every miniature has a story, and uncovering it is one of our greatest passions. We carefully research each piece, but unsigned or illegible works can remain mysteries. If you can identify an artist or provide additional information, we'd be delighted to hear from you and will gladly update the listing to preserve their legacy.
