Japanese Ceramic Yunomi Teacup
This vintage Japanese teacup has a classic sometsuke design of indigo blue on colorless white glaze. It features a simple swooping bird design and has a feather on the inside bottom of the cup.
This small cup is called yunomi or a smaller, sometimes more cylindrical cup made for serving and drinking sencha (standard looseleaf tea). These cups are typically brought to guest in one's home, a business, or a restaurant on a lacquered obon tray.
- Pottery, ceramic, yakimono
- Item weight: 91 grams
- Packed weight: 291 grams
- C1950
- Approx. 8.5 cm wide x 4.5 cm tall cm
- Good condition. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
- We got this item at an antique auction in Tajimi in Gifu, Japan
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About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. In my past 17 years of living in Japan, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items and we are happy to bring you many beautiful items from Japan. If you have any questions please contact us.
