Japanese Teacup - Green Celadon Glazed Golden Horse Obori Soma-yaki Yunomi - 100ml
This plump Obori Soma-yaki yunomi (teacup) features an elegant celadon glaze decorated with a hand-painted horse motif in its base.
Obori Soma-yaki (大堀相馬焼) is a type of Japanese porcelain produced in the town of Namie in Fukushima Prefecture, and dates back to the early Edo period.
The most distinctive features of Obori-soma ware are its celadon glazes which feature large crazing patterns, hand-painted horse motifs, and double-walled construction. This double-walled technique provides insulation, keeping liquids hot and your hands cool, and is unique to Obori Soma-yaki.
Dimensions:
8.5cm (3.3in) - width
5.6cm (2.2in) - height
100ml - capacity
Condition: Excellent
This vintage Japanese item ships from Thailand
Description
This plump Obori Soma-yaki yunomi (teacup) features an elegant celadon glaze decorated with a hand-painted horse motif in its base.
Obori Soma-yaki (大堀相馬焼) is a type of Japanese porcelain produced in the town of Namie in Fukushima Prefecture, and dates back to the early Edo period.
The most distinctive features of Obori-soma ware are its celadon glazes which feature large crazing patterns, hand-painted horse motifs, and double-walled construction. This double-walled technique provides insulation, keeping liquids hot and your hands cool, and is unique to Obori Soma-yaki.
Dimensions:
8.5cm (3.3in) - width
5.6cm (2.2in) - height
100ml - capacity
Condition: Excellent
This vintage Japanese item ships from Thailand
