This Kiyomizu-yaki yunomi (teacup) has a classic flared tulip shape and is decorated in a unique style called ao-mishima (青三島). In contrast to the traditional mishima style which employs white slip to highlight stamped designs, here a stylish blue is used instead to fill in the stamped flowers. Additionally, this cup has a belt of yellow and pink flowers. The base glaze underneath is a textured matte black. The inside of the cup is glazed in a smooth grey and decorated with a single hakeme (刷毛目 - brush stroke)

This cup is a perfect middle size for sencha or other teas. Cups of this size and shape are also called kumidashi (汲出) or senchawan (煎茶碗) to contrast them with the taller, cylindrical style of cup preferred for houjicha and bancha.

This teacup was made by Igura Toshiya (井栗敏也) of Toshiya Kiln (敏也窯). Born in 1962, Igura-san opened his own kiln in 1984 and has since been known for his unique spins on classic styles.

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:

9cm (3.5in) - width
5cm (2in) - height
100ml - capacity

Condition: New

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