Japanese Teacup - Ash Green Glazed Shigaraki-yaki Guinomi - 40ml

Japanese Teacup - Ash Green Glazed Shigaraki-yaki Guinomi - 40ml

Regular price $16.00
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  • Vintage. Made in Japan
  • Ships from the United States
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This Shigaraki-yaki guinomi (small teacup) features a textures brown clay with a subtle ash green glaze.

Shigaraki-yaki (信楽焼) is a type of Japanese pottery that traditionally comes from the area around Shigaraki town in Shiga Prefecture, Japan.

The site of one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns, pottery has been made in Shigaraki since at least the 12th century, with some saying it started as early as 742 AD. Made from clay taken from around Lake Biwa, Japan’s largest lake, Shigaraki ware is known for its warm colours, natural aesthetic, and glassy glazes.

Dimensions:

6.7cm (2.6in) - width
5cm (2in) - height
40ml - capacity

Condition: Very good

This vintage Japanese item ships from the United States

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