Inoue Tea Tenmoku Brown Mino-yaki Yunomi - Japanese Teacup

This elegant teacup is designed to resemble a part of a bamboo shoot.

Minoware, or Minoyaki 美濃焼, represents a traditional Japanese pottery style crafted in Mino Province, encompassing the towns of Tajimi, Toki, Mizunami, and Kawagoei in Gifu Prefecture. Utilizing the rich soil of Gifu, Minoyaki is celebrated as the oldest pottery found in Japan, with its origins tracing back to the 7th century.

In the context of Japan's tea ceremony culture, the fundamental aim is to embrace the natural state of beauty. Consequently, teacups and ceramics are frequently fashioned from natural and coarse clay. This approach, combined with a blend of ancient and modern styles, showcases the evolution and enduring tradition of these esteemed kilns.

Dimension: 2.55"(W) x 2.75"(H)

Capacity: 5.4oz / 160ml

Origin: Japan

Care Instructions: Handwash