Double-walled Obori Soma-yaki Beige Teacup Pair
Matsunaga CeramicsThis Obori Soma-yaki meoto yunomi pair (large and small couple's teacups) is made in the famous double-walled style and decorated with a soft beige glaze accented cherry blossom-shaped cutouts and a splash of green glaze.
These pieces was made by Matsunaga Ceramics and comes in a wooden box singed by the artist.
Matsunaga Ceramics (松永陶器) was founded in 1910 in Namie, Fukushima Prefecture, the centre of Obori Soma-yaki. Originally a wholesaler, they began to produce their own wares in the 1950s up until the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake halted production of Soma-yaki entirely. They relocated to Nishigō village and have begun to make pottery once again.
Obori Soma-yaki (大堀相馬焼) is a type of Japanese porcelain produced in the town of Namie in Fukushima Prefecture, and dates back to the early Edo period. The most distinctive features of Obori-soma ware are its celadon glazes which feature large crazing patterns, hand-painted horse motifs, and double-walled construction. This double-walled technique provides a layer of insulation, keeping liquids hot and your hands cool, and is unique to Obori Soma-yaki.
Dimensions:
Larger teacup:
7.4cm (2.9in) - width
9.2cm (3.6in) - height
150ml - capacity
Smaller teacup:
7cm (2.75in) - width
9cm (3.5in) - height
120ml - capacity
Condition: New
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Obori Sōma-yaki (大堀相馬焼) is a type of Japanese porcelain produced in Fukushima Prefecture, and dates back to the early Edo period.
The most distinctive features of Obori Sōma ware are its celadon glazes which feature large crazing patterns, hand-painted horse motifs, and double-walled construction. This double-walled technique provides insulation, keeping liquids hot and your hands cool, and is unique to Obori Soma-yaki.
After the 2011 Tōhoku Earthquake, many Sōma-yaki potters were forced to suspend production and only recently have some been able to build new kilns and resume work, with many of these being forced to relocated to neighbouring prefectures.
Matsunaga Ceramics (松永陶器) was founded in 1910 in Namie, Fukushima Prefecture, the centre of Obori Sōma-yaki. Originally a wholesaler, they began to produce their own wares in the 1950s up until the 2011 Tōhoku Earthquake halted production of Sōma-yaki entirely. They relocated to Nishigō village and have begun to make pottery once again.
