This porcelain mug features a unique hexagonal shape and is decorated with a classic scrolling karakusa (唐草 - arabesque) pattern in traditional sometsuke (染付 - blue and white) style.
Specifications
Made in Japan. Ships from the United States.
Width: 11.9 cm (4.69 in)
Height: 8.7 cm (3.43 in)
Capacity: 275 ml (9.3 oz)
Please note that due to the organic nature of handmade teaware, there are subtle variations between pieces, with each teacup being slightly unique in shape, design, and color.
Mino-yaki Ceramics
Mino-yaki (美濃焼) is a type of Japanese pottery produced in Mino Province in Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Since the introduction of mass production in the Meiji period (1868–1912), Mino ware accounts for around 50% of Japanese pottery produced today.
About Sometsuke
Sometsuke (染付) is the general Japanese term for what is known as 'blue-and-white' ware in English, and typically refers to porcelain wares with cobalt-blue decorations applied under the glaze. This style became popular in 13th century Jingdezhen porcelain and later spread throughout Asia. In Japan, this style is particularly popular in Arita-yaki porcelain.
While by far the most popular style in mainland China throughout the Ming Dynasty, these wares were not popular for use as tea bowls in Japan, where the older and rarer celadons and tenmoku were initially preferred.
