This uniquely tiny Banko-yaki tea set includes one kyusu (teapot), katakuchi (water cooler), and five guinomi (teacups) made from classic purple clay. The teapot features a built-in ceramic debeso filter and the teacups sport a white inner-glaze at their base.

Banko-yaki (萬古焼) is a type of Japanese pottery that traditionally comes from Yokkaichi in Mie Prefecture, Japan. Its characteristic purple hue comes from the mixture of red oxidised iron and blue high temperature-baked iron in the clay.

Dimensions:

Teapot:
9.8cm (3.9in) - width
5.5cm (2.2in) - height
70ml - capacity

Water cooler:
7.1cm (2.8in) - width
3.7cm (1.5in) - height
70ml - capacity

Teacups:
4.5cm (1.8in) - width
3.5cm (1.4in) - height
15ml - capacity

Condition: Very good

This vintage Japanese item ships from the United States