Japanese Teacups - Set of 5 Agano-yaki Guinomi - 40ml
This set of five Agano-yaki guinomi (small teacups) each feature a brown/purple and green glaze over their lip.
Agano-yaki (上野焼) is a type of Japanese pottery that traditionally comes from Fukuchi in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. Praised for its elegance and light weight, Agano ware began being produced in the 17th century.
Agano ware is famous for its use of enamels over the glaze. The most well-known of these enamels produces a vibrant blue-green/turquoise dripping effect caused by copper oxide in the enamel.
Dimensions:
5.5cm (2.2in) - width
4.4cm (1.7in) - height
40ml - capacity
Condition: Good (three teacups appear more brown, two teacups appear more purple)
This Japanese item ships from the United States.
Original: $98.00
-70%$98.00
$29.40
Description
This set of five Agano-yaki guinomi (small teacups) each feature a brown/purple and green glaze over their lip.
Agano-yaki (上野焼) is a type of Japanese pottery that traditionally comes from Fukuchi in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. Praised for its elegance and light weight, Agano ware began being produced in the 17th century.
Agano ware is famous for its use of enamels over the glaze. The most well-known of these enamels produces a vibrant blue-green/turquoise dripping effect caused by copper oxide in the enamel.
Dimensions:
5.5cm (2.2in) - width
4.4cm (1.7in) - height
40ml - capacity
Condition: Good (three teacups appear more brown, two teacups appear more purple)
This Japanese item ships from the United States.
