This large tsutsu-gata Kutani-yaki yunomi (teacup) is made from porcelain and decorated with an extravagant array of floral decorations.
Kutani-yaki (九谷焼) is a style of Japanese porcelain traditionally from Kutani, now a part of Kaga, Ishikawa, in the former Kaga Province, Japan. Porcelain wares made here became popular in the 17th century and after production in Kutani was revived in the 19th century, it is known for its intricate designs, called aka-e kinran-de (赤絵 金襴手) Kutani
Dimensions:
6.2cm (2.4in) - width
9cm (3.5in) - height
180ml - capacity
Condition: Very good
This vintage Japanese item ships from the United States
