Inoue Tea Rokubei Black Bizen-yaki Yunomi - Japanese Sencha Teacup

Created in the region surrounding the city of Bizen, in Okayama prefecture, Bizen-yaki 備前焼 in Japan is renowned for its simple, pure, and slightly rustic appearance. Bizen is also recognized as one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns. This distinctive pottery is notable for its unique manufacturing method that does not use glaze, resulting in a matte, rustic finish.

In the context of Japan's tea ceremony culture, there is a common objective to explore the natural state of beauty. Therefore, it is common to find teacups and ceramics crafted from natural and coarse clay. This material selection, combined with a blend of styles from ancient and modern periods, showcases the evolution and tradition of these esteemed kilns.

Dimension: 3.6"(W) x 2"(H)