Tintin - 1 Teapot - Chiba Bank - 1988
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Tintin porcelain teapot by Hergé, produced in Japan for Chiba Bank in 1988, in very good condition with no original box.
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Tintin Ceramic Teapot – Chiba Bank / Moulinsart (1998)
Description
An exceptional and hard-to-find official Hergé / Moulinsart ceramic teapot, issued in 1998 in limited quantities as a promotional novel novelty item (novelty gift) by Japan’s Chiba Bank.
Crafted in high-gloss white pottery, this piece features classic illustrations of Hergé’s beloved characters on opposing sides:
Side 1: Tintin in his signature trench coat holding his hat, captioned "TINTIN" below.
Side 2: Snowy (Milou) in a dynamic line-art pose, captioned "SNOWY" below.
The base bears the official copyright stamp: CHIBA BANK / HERGÉ / MOULINSART 1998. A rare collectible piece bridging vintage European Hergé memorabilia with exclusive Japanese promotional releases.
Details & Specifications
Character / Franchise: The Adventures of Tintin (Tintin & Snowy)
Licensor: Hergé / Moulinsart (1998)
Promotional Issue: Chiba Bank (Japan)
Material: White Ceramic / Pottery
Includes: Teapot base and original fitted ceramic lid (no original box included)
Condition Report
Overall Condition: Excellent vintage condition with no major chips, structural cracks, or restoration.
Spout & Rim: The spout and interior rim remain smooth, clean, and well-preserved.
Surface & Glaze: Minor inherent manufacturing anomalies, including slight micro-bumps/pinholes and small dark kiln spots beneath the glaze from the initial firing process.
Base: Light micro-friction rubbing on the unglazed bottom foot ring consistent with gentle display.
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Tintin Ceramic Teapot – Chiba Bank / Moulinsart (1998)
Description
An exceptional and hard-to-find official Hergé / Moulinsart ceramic teapot, issued in 1998 in limited quantities as a promotional novel novelty item (novelty gift) by Japan’s Chiba Bank.
Crafted in high-gloss white pottery, this piece features classic illustrations of Hergé’s beloved characters on opposing sides:
Side 1: Tintin in his signature trench coat holding his hat, captioned "TINTIN" below.
Side 2: Snowy (Milou) in a dynamic line-art pose, captioned "SNOWY" below.
The base bears the official copyright stamp: CHIBA BANK / HERGÉ / MOULINSART 1998. A rare collectible piece bridging vintage European Hergé memorabilia with exclusive Japanese promotional releases.
Details & Specifications
Character / Franchise: The Adventures of Tintin (Tintin & Snowy)
Licensor: Hergé / Moulinsart (1998)
Promotional Issue: Chiba Bank (Japan)
Material: White Ceramic / Pottery
Includes: Teapot base and original fitted ceramic lid (no original box included)
Condition Report
Overall Condition: Excellent vintage condition with no major chips, structural cracks, or restoration.
Spout & Rim: The spout and interior rim remain smooth, clean, and well-preserved.
Surface & Glaze: Minor inherent manufacturing anomalies, including slight micro-bumps/pinholes and small dark kiln spots beneath the glaze from the initial firing process.
Base: Light micro-friction rubbing on the unglazed bottom foot ring consistent with gentle display.
Would you like to adjust any specific sections (e.g., estimated auction value or shipping weight) before listing?
Details
Country of origin
Japan
Item
Teapot
Number of objects
1
Packaging
Without original box
Artist
Hergé
Year
1988
Material
Porcelain
Series
Tintin
Condition
Very good
Publisher/Brand
Chiba Bank
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