Inoue Tea Tenmoku Brown Mino-yaki Yunomi - Japanese Teacup
This exquisite teacup features a design inspired by the natural elegance of bamboo shoots, providing a unique aesthetic for tea enthusiasts.
Minoware, also known as Minoyaki, embodies a traditional Japanese pottery technique originating from Mino Province. This area, which includes the towns of Tajimi, Toki, Mizunami, and Kawagoei in Gifu Prefecture, is renowned for its exceptional clay. Minoyaki is recognized as one of the oldest pottery styles in Japan, with its history dating back to the 7th century.
In the rich tradition of Japan's tea ceremony, the focus is on appreciating the inherent beauty found in nature. As a result, teacups and ceramics are often crafted from unrefined clay, promoting a rustic charm. This method, which harmonizes both ancient and contemporary designs, illustrates the legacy and continual refinement of these revered kilns.
Dimension: 2.55 inches (W) x 2.75 inches (H)
Capacity: 5.4 ounces / 160 milliliters
Origin: Japan
Care Instructions: Handwash recommended
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Inoue Tea Tenmoku Brown Mino-yaki Yunomi - Japanese Teacup
Inoue Tea Tenmoku Brown Mino-yaki Yunomi - Japanese Teacup
This exquisite teacup features a design inspired by the natural elegance of bamboo shoots, providing a unique aesthetic for tea enthusiasts.
Minoware, also known as Minoyaki, embodies a traditional Japanese pottery technique originating from Mino Province. This area, which includes the towns of Tajimi, Toki, Mizunami, and Kawagoei in Gifu Prefecture, is renowned for its exceptional clay. Minoyaki is recognized as one of the oldest pottery styles in Japan, with its history dating back to the 7th century.
In the rich tradition of Japan's tea ceremony, the focus is on appreciating the inherent beauty found in nature. As a result, teacups and ceramics are often crafted from unrefined clay, promoting a rustic charm. This method, which harmonizes both ancient and contemporary designs, illustrates the legacy and continual refinement of these revered kilns.
Dimension: 2.55 inches (W) x 2.75 inches (H)
Capacity: 5.4 ounces / 160 milliliters
Origin: Japan
Care Instructions: Handwash recommended
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This exquisite teacup features a design inspired by the natural elegance of bamboo shoots, providing a unique aesthetic for tea enthusiasts.
Minoware, also known as Minoyaki, embodies a traditional Japanese pottery technique originating from Mino Province. This area, which includes the towns of Tajimi, Toki, Mizunami, and Kawagoei in Gifu Prefecture, is renowned for its exceptional clay. Minoyaki is recognized as one of the oldest pottery styles in Japan, with its history dating back to the 7th century.
In the rich tradition of Japan's tea ceremony, the focus is on appreciating the inherent beauty found in nature. As a result, teacups and ceramics are often crafted from unrefined clay, promoting a rustic charm. This method, which harmonizes both ancient and contemporary designs, illustrates the legacy and continual refinement of these revered kilns.
Dimension: 2.55 inches (W) x 2.75 inches (H)
Capacity: 5.4 ounces / 160 milliliters
Origin: Japan
Care Instructions: Handwash recommended
