OLD LOBED-FLOWER-SHAPED TIN TEA SAUCER, marked Qianlong nian zhi, copper-covered, With box, set of 5, Qing Dynasty（1616–1911CE）

A set of five flower-shaped tea saucers in antique pewter, made during the Qing dynasty.

The form is a lobed, flower-like silhouette projecting to either side, with a shallow central depression and a copper-clad rim encircling the lip. The soft silver of the tin is subtly overlaid by a narrow band of the copper’s muted golden tone, producing a restrained yet well-defined outline. The well is finely incised with floral-and-bird motifs, and the ground is finished with delicate punchwork in a fish‑roe pattern.

In China, tinware was widely employed for tea utensils, wine vessels, and stationery, and within the sencha tea culture it has long been prized as tea saucers and bottle rests. Though modest in size, this piece is broad in profile and gently accommodates small white porcelain cups or underglaze-blue sencha bowls.

The set comprises five pieces and shows tin’s characteristic scuffing, minor scratches, and age-related toning. These are within the natural range for antique tea utensils, giving the restrained patina typical of metalware long in use. The bases are marked Qianlong nian zhi, and the original box is included. Recommended for sencha gatherings or Chinese tea service.