This is a Czech porcelain piece, entirely hand-painted. The painting was done in Canada, and it's not available in Japan. ✩ Image 6 is a reference image showing items from the same series; this listing is for the teapot only. Matching cups and plates are also available. I love ribbons and roses, and I used to buy a lot of them. They told me I was their best customer (I don't know if it's true, but it doesn't really matter; I was probably their biggest mark...), and they said they were developing a new design with ribbons and roses just for me. Then, this year, they sent me images of the finished product, called "Nouveau Rose and Ribbon"... As expected, I bought a lot of the pink and blue colors again (they kept contacting me, saying it was being developed for me, so I couldn't help but buy them... (^_^;...). Canadian shipping is the second most expensive, after Italian shipping, so 9kg cost $292.92, and for two boxes, it was $585.84. Then there are customs duties (consumption tax is charged before receiving it in Japan), so if you buy a lot, you end up paying a huge amount (^_^;)... Shipping is cheaper if you buy items individually, but unlike the common practice in Japan where shipping is cheaper when items are combined, it probably gets expensive once you exceed 2kg. It's really expensive, so you'll regret it later if you buy a lot of things casually (^_^;)... The 20K gold accents sparkle, and the gold on the rim has a matte finish. The pink roses and pink ribbons are lovely. ✩ Since they are hand-painted, the patterns are slightly different. It's really, really cute in person. 100 points for cuteness(*´艸｀)♡ This item was produced recently, is entirely hand-painted, and was a popular design that sold out. Don't miss out! ✩ The gold accents are 20K gold, so it is not microwave or dishwasher safe. 20K gold has a purity (gold content) of 83.5%. 24K gold has a gold purity of 99% or more. 18K gold has a gold purity of 75%. ★Condition The gold accents sparkle and are not peeling, and it is a very glossy, new, unused item. ※There are individual differences in subjectivity, so please refrain from purchasing if you are overly sensitive. Please understand that there may be minor imperfections, such as slight unevenness, as this is a hand-painted item.