Ahhh...I've another Tea Cup!
While tea cups had been used in China since 220 AD or so, the tea cup as it is known today was not in common use in Europe until the early 1600s. Tea was sipped from small bowls. Since the ruling classes in Europe most often used silver or pewter, it was quickly obvious that a different vessel for drinking hot beverages must be developed or scorched fingers would hound the royal house.
Within a few years porcelain was being manufactured in Europe and cups with delicate handles were being created. The tea cup was born.
Tea Cup History
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Have a beautiful week and stop a minute and enjoy a cup of tea!
You deserve it~
You deserve it~
Beautiful design, elegant... perfect for a nice, hot cup of tea:) Have a blessed week dear Nancy, HUGS!
ReplyDeleteWow! It is exquisite! Enjoy your day my friend and enjoy a flavorful cup of tea! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI agree - it is exquisite - I think it looks so delicate - I would be afraid to use it!
ReplyDeletethat's really pretty. like the intense purple.
ReplyDeleteOh, so beautiful!! I ESPECIALLY love beautiful tea cups when I am dieting... Makes a cup of tea seem almost as good as a bar of chocolate... almost. ;) Thank you for the history, too! blessings ~ tanna
ReplyDeleteOh that is gorgeous, Nancy!! I just adore little wood violets; they're the sweetest flower. You definitely found a treasure this time. :)
ReplyDeleteVisiting from Met Monday -- hope you have a great day!
Hugs,
Denise
What's not to love, so much purple!! A very fun entry!!
ReplyDeleteAnother pretty to add to the mix . . .
ReplyDeleteThat little beauty is definitely a great find. Can you imagine the tea pot that went with it?
ReplyDeleteIt's really beautiful, Nancy! What a treasure.
ReplyDeleteI love the purple and you framed your photograph perfectly!
ReplyDeleteI bet your granddaughters love looking at your collection.
So pretty-
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Even though I wouldn't want to live back then, Downton Abby appeals to me because of so many things. One being the tea service..teacups..rose covered rugs. Delicate little tea cups like yours. It's been a long time since I have found a tea cup and saucer so pretty as your own. I should use mine but I never do. Do you use yours?
ReplyDeleteHi Nancy! Your teacup is beautiful! I love the violets on it--perfect as it is February's flower. I also enjoyed reading the history of teacups --very interesting! Thanks for your visit and comment in my blog!
ReplyDeleteMmmmmmmmmmmm, gorgeous!! Of course, for me, anything purple is perfect. This is a beauty!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty and unusual pattern.
ReplyDeleteI love to take out my tea cup collection for showers and bridge luncheons. Most of the cups and saucers were inherited, but many were shower gifts when I was getting married - that was what one received way back then!
Lovely tea cups Nancy.
ReplyDeleteNothing like tea taken in a china cup.
Maybe you read my post about Tea! I enjoyed writing up about it.
Thank you for your comment over at my blog.
Love your header.
wishing you a happy tuesday
val
Hi Nancy! Sorry I haven't been by. Blogger is up to something again and your posts have not been coming up on my blog roll. So I had to Follow again. Grrrr...
ReplyDeleteThe teacup and saucer are beautiful. It made me think that February's birth stone is amethyst...much the same color! So pretty! :)
Thanks always for coming by and leaving such nice comments. I have to catch up with you. Do you live in N.C.?
XO,
Jane
Beautiful post Nancy. Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner, but have been down with the nasty cold that is going around. Sure knocked me for a loop.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week and I am a new follower.
What a beautiful tea cup!
ReplyDeleteThat is a very pretty tea cup. Now I want a cup of tea but mine will be in a big old clunky mug :)
ReplyDeletewow, what a beautiful tea cup . I bet tea taste even better when you sip it from something so exquisite.
ReplyDeletehugs
Sonn