This small Banko-yaki yunomi (teacup) features a purple clay body and a horizontal stripe of green glaze surrounding its exterior, and a white glaze at the base of its interior.

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:

6.9cm (2.7in) - width
5cm (2in) - height
70ml - capacity

Condition: Excellent

This vintage Japanese item ships from Thailand

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