This Kiyomizu-yaki guinomi (small teacup) is decorated in the Mishima technique with a brown glaze contrasting against the white slip inlay of geometric patterns and stamped chrysanthemums.
Kiyomizu-yaki (清水焼) (also called Shimizu-yaki) is a type of Japanese pottery that traditionally comes from Gojōzaka district near Kiyomizu Temple, in Kyoto, Japan. A subset of Kyo-yaki which refers to all pottery made in the Kyoto area, Kiyomizu ware has been produced since the 16th century
Dimensions:
5.5cm (2.2in) - width
6cm (2.4in) - height
65ml - capacity
Condition: Excellent
This vintage Japanese item ships from the United States
