This tea set has a “Man in the Moon” face. The “Made in Japan” mark was used on ceramics exported to the USA from 1921-1941 and after 1952.
The moon face design closely resembles a Czech-made tea set of the era that has a ceramic handle.
NoveltyJapan
Japan
Moon Face Set
Unknown Manuf. (Japan)
Moon Face Tea Set
ceramic
6.63 x 5.88 x 4.5″ (teapot)
Kamm Collection. 1997.195.4