| HARD PORCELAIN Traditionally designed gold-plated fine
porcelain cups and saucers by Kutahya Porcelain, the leading porcelain tableware
manufacturer in Turkey. It was established in 1973 in Kütahya, the city that is world renown for it's ceramics.
The history of the region dates back
to as early as 3rd millennium B.C. when it was called Kotiaion or
Cotyaeum – “the city of the Goddess Kotys”. Around 12th century, the
region got attached to the Phrygian kingdom and thus became an
important city.
In 1071 C.E. the Seljuk Turks conquered the city and around 14th century it became part
of the Ottoman Empire and emerged as an Ottoman center for ceramic industries.
GIFT BOX Box is made of wood and covered with velvet on the outside with fancy metal brackets on the corners. Inside of the box is covered with a silky cloth and has protective molding for the cups and saucers. A locking bracket at the front of the case keeps the box securely closed when not in use.
SIZE Cups: Height 2.25" - Diameter 2.25"
Saucers: Diameter 4.5" Turkish coffee pot: Height 3'' - Diameter 3" - Capacity 6 oz
Box Size : Length: 12" - Width: 10" - Height: 3"
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