This lidded Arita-yaki yunomi (teacup) features a red glaze decorated with gold flowers and blue geometric motifs,.
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:
10.1cm (4in) - width
7.3cm (2.9in) - height
160ml - capacity
Condition: Excellent
This vintage item ships from Thailand
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