“Strawberry Vale” Red Transferware Teapot

Pastoral Elegance in Porcelain

Step into a storybook landscape with this vintage red transferware teapot, where romantic ruins and wandering figures bloom across a creamy ceramic canvas. The intricate scene—etched in crimson ink—wraps around the body like a memory, framed by scrolling florals and a lid that fits like a final stanza.

• Dimensions: Approx. 6” W x 6” H
• Material: Glazed ceramic with red transfer print
• Era: Mid-century homage to 19th-century English pastoral ware
• Markings: Red “X” on base—possibly Japanese export or studio batch identifier
• Condition: Excellent vintage; no chips or cracks; light crazing consistent with age

Whether styled on a gallery shelf or used for quiet rituals, this piece invites reverence. It’s not just a teapot—it’s a portal.