Hello! I’m hoping someone here can help as I simply have no idea where else to go!

My husband and I came across a tea set at a recent estate sale and we fell in love with it. But I cannot seem to find anything about it. I am not an expert in tea sets, especially not Japanese work, and I’m hoping someone here is.

My research suggests several things including Dragonware. There are images below. Unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture of the bottom – I will update when I can – but the bottom has a raised star design on it and says “handmade in Japan”. The star is what I can’t seem to find any information on.

I’m not looking for it to be some rare, worth-a-lot find. I’m just wanting information. Thanks in advance!

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