This lidded Banko-yaki tsutsu-gata yunomi (teacup) is entirely unglazed. Lidded teacups are traditionally used to keep the heat in and the dust out.

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:

7.2cm (2.8in) - width
9cm (3.5in) - height
100ml - capacity

Condition: Good (small chips on the bottom on the lid)

Ships from Thailand

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