This Arita-yaki lidded yunomi (teacup) is decorated with a glossy, crackled pink and and white design.
Lidded teacups are traditionally used to keep the heat in and the dust out.
Arita-yaki (有田焼) is a type of Japanese pottery that traditionally comes from the are around the town of Arita on the island of Kyushu, Japan. Since the discovery of the raw materials for porcelain near Arita in the 16th century, Arita has been one of the major centers of Japanese porcelain production.
Dimensions:
9cm (3.5in) - width
7.7cm (3in) - height
130ml - capacity
Condition: Excellent
This vintage Japanese item ships from Thailand
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