Shop Teaware Tokoname-yaki Yunomi (Teacups) | Japanese Tea Cup – Tanikawa Jin – Mogake Yakishime Tokoname Senchawan – 40Ml

This Elegant Tokoname-Yaki Sencha Bowl Is Made From Yakiseki Clay And Fired In The Charring Style. On Top Of That, The Cup Is Decorated With An Intricate Pattern Of Algae . As The Name Suggests, This Traditional Tokoname Technique Dating Back To The Edo Period Is Achieved By Wrapping Each Piece In Sweet Algae Before Firing. In The Kiln, The Seaweed Is Burned Away, Leaving A Carbonized Outline Covering The Work. With Its Classic Tulip Shape And Modest 40Ml Capacity, This Cup Is Perfect For Sipping Premium Sencha, But Can Be Used For Any Purpose.

This Piece Was Made By Hitoshi Tanikawa. Mr. Tanigawa, Born In 1952, Is Best Known For His Work In Mogake And Hidasuki Decoration. As A Practitioner Of The Sencha Ceremony , His Products Are Designed To Be Both Beautiful And Functional.

Tokoname Yaki Is A Type Of Japanese Pottery Traditionally From Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Tokoname Is The Site Of One Of Japan’S Six Ancient Kilns, Which Have Been Producing Pottery Since The 12Th Century.

Today, Tokoname Yaki Is Famous For Its Signature Brick-Red Clay, Called “Shudei”. This Clay Is Widely Used In Tea Sets And Bonsai Pots, And Its Vibrant Color Comes From Its Rich Iron Content. It Is Said That Tea Brewed In An Unglazed Tokoname Teapot Has A Richer Taste.

Dimensions:

5.7 Cm – Width
4.6 Cm – Height
40Ml – Capacity

Condition: Brand New

This Japanese Product Is Shipped From The United States.