Japanese Teacup - 菅原顕悟 Kengo Sugawara - Black Hantsutsu-gata Yunomi - 100ml

This simple and elegant yunomi (teacup) has a hantsutsu-gata (半筒形 - half-cylindrical shape) shape and is thrown from an iron-rich red clay, glazed in an iron-rich glaze resulting in a matte, almost metallic black.

Its 100ml capacity along with its classic shape makes this cup ideal for all types of tea.

Please note that due to the organic nature of hand-throwing, glazing, and painting, there are variations between pieces, with each cup being unique in shape and design. 

Made by Kengo Sugawara (菅原顕悟) of Yōki Kiln (陽気窯). Sugawara-san is an independent potter who started a kiln at the foot of Mt. Katsuragi in Nara out of a desire to create goods with his hands. He specialises in kohiki (粉引) a Korean slip coating technique.

Approximate Dimensions:

7.8cm (3.1in) - width
6.1cm (2.4in) - height
100ml - capacity

Condition: New

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