Vintage Sanwa Bank Peanuts "Snoopy & Friends" Ceramic Tea Set This is a charming and rare set of promotional ceramic teaware issued by the Japanese Sanwa Bank (active until 2002). Featuring iconic characters from Charles M. Schulz’s Peanuts comic strip, this set was produced as a high-quality "novelty" item for bank customers in Japan. The set includes one teapot with a lid and two traditional Japanese-style "yunomi" teacups featuring different character designs. Design Details Teapot: Features a joyful, laughing Snoopy on one side and the Peanuts logo/copyright on the reverse. Cup 1: Features Charlie Brown on a green textured background. Cup 2: Features Lucy van Pelt on a red textured background. Branding: Each piece prominently displays the vintage Sanwa Bank logo and the official "PEANUTS United Feature Syndicate, Inc." copyright mark. Technical Specifications & Dimensions Item Height Width / Diameter Teapot (with lid) Approx. 11 cm Approx. 17.5 cm (Spout to Handle) Teapot (body only) Approx. 8.5 cm Approx. 9 cm (Depth) Teacups (x2) Approx. 8 cm Approx. 6 cm (Diameter) Material: High-quality glazed white ceramic (porcelain-style). Origin: Japan. Era: Late 20th Century (Circa 1990s). Condition Report Overall Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Exterior: The glaze remains bright and glossy. The character prints are crisp with no significant fading. Interior: Very clean; the teapot includes a built-in ceramic strainer at the base of the spout (typical of Japanese design). Flaws: No chips, cracks, or visible crazing. Packaging: No original box included. The set will be professionally packed in neutral packaging with extensive cushioning for safe international transit.