Manufacturer: Richard Ginori (Richard Ginori / Italy) Series: Clipper Country of production: Italy Material: Porcelain Size: Diameter 150mm / Height 70mm Richard Ginori began with a porcelain kiln founded around 1735 by Marquis Carlo Ginori, and was born from a merger with the Richard Ceramic Company of Milan. "Clipper" refers to large, fast sailing ships that were active from around 1843 to the 1860s. In particular, the British Cutty Sark was called a "tea clipper," and it played a major role in transporting tea from China to England. A representative "clipper" is the one used in 1492 when Columbus achieved the first transatlantic voyage. The "Santa Maria," the ship of the Genoese Italian explorer Columbus. Cup and two saucers Discontinued item Rare item Unused Stored at home after purchase Shipping will be carefully protected and packed, and shipped via Mercari.