This yunomi (tea cup) has a classic tulip shape and is glazed in Touan's signature hanakessho (花結晶 - flower crystal) glaze. The icy blue crystals contrast elegantly with the warm beige glaze. With a subtle flared lip and large volume, this cup is incredibly versatile.
Specifications
Made in Japan. Ships from the United States.
Width: 10.2 cm (4 in)
Height: 5.8 cm (2.3 in)
Capacity: 150 ml
Kyō-yaki Ceramics
Kyō-yaki (京焼) is a type of Japanese pottery that traditionally comes from Kyoto, Japan. The pottery traditions of Kyoto date back to the 5th century and are varied in their styles. The styles most associated with modern kyō-yaki production began during the 1600s when Nonomura Ninsei perfected his overglaze technique, leading to the elegantly decorated, multi-coloured wares that Kyoto has come to be famous for.
Meet Touan (陶葊)About the Artist
Founded in 1922 at HIgashiyama Senyū-ji Temple, Touan has since become one of the largest Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki producers, with over 20 artisans hand-crafting and painting each piece. In contrast to the standard overglaze painting technique that Kyoto ceramics are known for, Touan has developed an underglaze technique that produces the same vibrant colours and delicate lines, but is more durable due to the glaze being layered on top of the painting.
Touan is headed by fourth generation potter Dobuchi Yoshiaki (土渕善亜貴) who is known for his stunning developments in glazing, creating Touan's new signature crystal flower glaze. Additionally, he is one of only a handful of potters who has successfully replicated the elusive yōhen tenmoku glaze.
