This Banko-yaki yunomi (teacup) is made from an unglazed purple clay.
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:
6.1cm (2.4in) - width
4.9cm (1.9in) - height
80ml - capacity
Condition: Very good
This vintage Japanese item ships from the United States
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