This is one of the cutest items I've come across in a while. The set is almost 6-1/2" tall when assembled. The covered teapot sits on top of the matching cup. Just pour hot water into the teapot, add a teabag, and pour the tea into the cup. The cover has a tab to hold it in place on the pot. The cheerful colors are hand-painted. I've seen sets similar to this one at the Gloria Jean's coffee shops. There is an imperfection in the glaze on the rim of the cup. The inner rim of the pitcher has been broken and re-glued. I did not find any other damage or crazing.