Vintage Japanese Yunomi Style Tea Cups Drinkware Set of 10 - Set No. 3

Description

This set is comprised of seven Yunomi drinking bowls for tea ceremony and three saki beakers curated to form a … more This set is comprised of seven Yunomi drinking bowls for tea ceremony and three saki beakers curated to form a set. These vessels are masterfully made in different shapes and sizes of tea cups with glazes of green, black, rust, and brown. These wonderful vessels are made in the wabi-sabi style of perfect imperfection. This set was purchased from the former mate of a Utah artist. This artist was commissioned by the Japanese Olympic Committee to make three hundred vessels for a tea ceremony. The artist decided he like the vessels so much he kept them. They will make an inspired gift or a beautiful display. They are signed " MW" 2002/2001 some have Utah also inscribed on the bottom of the cup.

Description: This is a vintage Japanese Yunomi-style drinkware set. The yunomi is a style of Japanese teacup for daily tea drinking. It has a long tradition, evolving into a variety of styles and shapes that are usually cylindrical with a turned foot. Without a handle, yunomi are ideal for cradling in your hands to savour the warmth and aroma of your drink. The yunomi has become an important form for potters outside Japan - particularly those in the West, who use its deceptive simplicity to explore their skills and creativity. In the West, the yunomi is seen as a playful drinking vessel for anything from water to wine. Yet the yunomi still embodies its original noble function as a piece of pottery that is used, and loved, every day. This set will make an inspired gift or a perfect addition to your collection. One of them is signed please see the photos.

Measurements: tallest 5"

Origin: USA

Age: 2002 less