To bring a touch of Oriental beauty to any room in your home 
Custom-designed hardwood wall rack provided for display of the twelve Oriental 
tea cups Tea cups shown smaller than actual size of 3'A inches in height 
The Tea Cups of 
the Twelve Months 
of the Year by Kinuko Yamabe 
A collection of twelve Oriental tea cups . . . 
each one symbolizing a different month of the year . . 
and each portraying the particular flower 
which represents that month in Oriental lore. 
Crafted in fine porcelain, hand-decorated 
in pure 24 karat gold and issued in limited edition 
Advance subscription deadline: September 30, 1981. 
In the Orient, as far back as ancient times, flowers were a cherished 
part of the culture and the everyday life of the people. So universally 
loved and admired were the exotic flowers of the Orient that each 
month of the year was designated by a different flower And that 
flower was said to symbolize all the virtues of that month. 
Inspired by this charming custom, the gifted Japanese artist Kinuko 
Yamabe has created twelve original designs exclusively for a unique 
collection of tea cups honoring the flowers of the Oriental year. 
Each of the twelve tea cups depicts a different flower. For January, 
the fragile Plum Blossom. For March, the Tree Peony. For April, the 
noble Cherry Blossom. For July, the Lotus. For October, the golden 
Chrysanthemum. And for December, the Poppy . Twelve exquisite 
flowers . . . twelve beautiful tea cups. 
The artist has followed the ancient "Rimpa" tradition of Oriental art 
in creating these works — a style which intertwines the real and the 
imaginary. Thus, there is a hint of mystery about her art — suggesting 
that each flower has a deeper meaning than its beauty alone 
Each tea cup will be crafted in Japan by artisans whose skill in the 
porcelain medium is unexcelled. More than 18 different colors will be 
used throughout to match the variety of shades and tones the artist 
has used in her designs. Then, as an added touch, each cup will be 
individually hand-decorated with a border of pure 24 karat gold. 
Today, Oriental porcelain has become one of the most desired of all 
forms of decorative art — and is used with any style of decor. This 
collection is especially desirable because it is exclusive and a limited 
edition. Yet it is reasonably priced — just $19.50 for each cup 
The advance ordering deadline is September 30th, and the rolls will 
be permanently closed in May 1982. After that time, this collection will 
never be available again. Please send the order form below to Franklin 
Porcelain, Franklin Center, Pa. 19091, by September 30th 
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I ADVANCE ORDER FORM 1 
The Tea Cups of the Twelve Months of the Year j 
Valid only if postmarked by September 30, 1981. \ 
! Franklin Porcelain Limit: One collection per person. \ 
Franklin Center, Pennsylvania 19091 
Enter my order for The Tea Cups of the Twelve Months of the Year by 
Kinuko Yamabe, a collection of 12 porcelain cups hand-decorated 
i in 24 karat gold They will be sent to me at the convenient rate of one | 
I per month I 
I need send no payment now Please bill me $19 50* for each [ 
, porcelain tea cup in advance of its shipment. A custom-designed wall 
i rack will be provided at no additional charge i 
'Plus my stare sales tax and SI for shipping and handling 
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