Inoue Tea Shirohake Naruto Gray Mino-yaki Yunomi - Japanese Teacup

Minoware, or Mino-yaki 美濃焼, represents a distinguished form of Japanese pottery originating from Mino Province. This region encompasses the towns of Tajimi, Toki, Mizunami, and Kawagoei in Gifu Prefecture. Crafted from the unique soil found in Gifu, Mino-yaki is recognized as the oldest pottery in Japan, with its roots tracing back to the 7th century.

In the context of Japan's rich tea ceremony culture, a central aim is to highlight the natural state of beauty. Consequently, teacups and ceramics are often crafted from natural and coarse clay initially. By blending various styles from both ancient and contemporary periods, the evolution and tradition of these renowned kilns come to light.

Dimension: 2.36"(W) x 3.22"(H)