Japanese Teacup - Plump Crazed Green Celadon Obori Soma-yaki Yunomi - 150ml
This wonderful Obori Soma-yaki yunomi (teacup) features a plump body with a crazed and spotted green celadon glaze.
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:
9.9cm (3.9in) - width
6.3cm (2.5in) - height
150ml - capacity
Condition: Very good
This vintage Japanese item ships from Thailand
Description
This wonderful Obori Soma-yaki yunomi (teacup) features a plump body with a crazed and spotted green celadon glaze.
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:
9.9cm (3.9in) - width
6.3cm (2.5in) - height
150ml - capacity
Condition: Very good
This vintage Japanese item ships from Thailand
