Japanese Teacups - 椿秀窯 Tsubakihide Kiln - Wooden Box Set of 5 White Spiraling Hagi-yaki Yunomi - 150ml

This set of five Hagi-yaki yunomi (teacups) feature a subtle spiraled shape with gentle rokurome (ろくろ目 - potters' wheel marks) which shows the flow of the potter's fingers as they shaped the piece on the wheel. Atop the deep-red iron-rich mishima (見島) clay, these cups sport a traditional shira-Hagi (白萩 - white Hagi) glaze made from warabai (藁灰 - rice straw ash). Like many Hagi wares, these cups feature the characteristic 'notched foot'.These cups are a perfect middle size for sencha or other teas. Cups of these size and shape are also called kumidashi (汲出) or senchawan (煎茶碗).These cups, made by Tsubakihide Kiln (椿秀窯) come in a kiribako (桐箱 - paulownia wood box).Hagi-yaki (萩焼) is a type of Japanese pottery that comes from the town of Hagi in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan and dates back over 400 years. Some of the oldest Hagi-yaki pieces have been declared National Treasures of Japan. The natural warm hues of its clay, along with the simple lines of its forms are highly valued within the t