Japanese Ceramic Yunomi Teacup Vtg Pottery Teal Blue Taupe Yakimono Sencha TC597 grey Some characters: 明石名物 akashi meibutsu

Some characters: 明石名物 akashi meibutsu specialty of Akashi

Picture 26 cm W x 23 cm H

Legs: Cut out in the shape of a tree and colored red

The cup and the lid have each a glossy olive green half-circle design on top of the matte brown

Packed weight: 2610 grams

Japanese Ceramic Yunomi Teacup Vtg Pottery Teal Blue Taupe Yakimono Sencha TC597 grey Some characters: 明石名物 akashi meibutsuJapanese Ceramic Yunomi Teacup This is a vintage Japanese ceramic pottery teacup. The cup has a smooth teal blue glaze covering the entire outside of the cup and slightly inside the rim. The very inside is a taupe brown color. This cup is called yunomi, made for serving and drinking sencha (standard loose leaf tea). It is typically brought to guests in one's home, a business, or a restaurant on a lacquered obon tray. Teal blue, taupe, brown Ceramic,