The Legend...."Once upon a time there
lived a very wealthy mandarin who had a beautiful daughter named Hong Shee,
who fell in love with her father's secretary, a man named Chang. To keep
them apart, the mandarin imprisoned his daughter in the palace. One day
she escaped, and the two lovers reached over the bridge to a waiting boat,
with the mandarin in pursuit. They managed to elude the mandarin, reach
the boat, and sail away. A storm developed; the boat foundered; and the
couple was lost at sea. It is said that two love birds appeared
immediately thereafter - the spirits of Hong Shee and Chang.
Teapot 7"H X 9" W (holds 44 oz.)
Creamer 4" H x 4 3/4" W. -
spout to handle (holds 8 oz.)
Sugar 4 1/2" H X 3 3/4" W.
4 Dessert Plates 8" W.
4 Teacups & Saucers 31/4" H x 5 1/2" W
(cup holds 7 oz.)
