{"product_id":"double-walled-obori-soma-yaki-celadon-teacup-pair","title":"Double-walled Obori Soma-yaki Celadon Teacup Pair","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Obori Soma-yaki meoto yunomi pair (large and small couple's teacups) is made in the famous double-walled style and decorated with a crazed celadon glaze accented with hand-painted horse motifs and cherry blossom-shaped cutouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pieces was made by Matsunaga Ceramics and comes in a wooden box singed by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatsunaga Ceramics (松永陶器) was founded in 1910 in Namie, Fukushima Prefecture, the centre of Obori Soma-yaki. Originally a wholesaler, they began to produce their own wares in the 1950s up until the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake halted production of Soma-yaki entirely. They relocated to Nishigō village and have begun to make pottery once again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObori 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 a layer of insulation, keeping liquids hot and your hands cool, and is unique to Obori Soma-yaki.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarger teacup:\u003cbr\u003e7.5cm (3in) - width\u003cbr\u003e9.4cm (3.7in) - height\u003cbr\u003e150ml - capacity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmaller teacup:\u003cbr\u003e7cm (2.75in) - width\u003cbr\u003e9cm (3.5in) - height\u003cbr\u003e120ml - capacity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: New\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Japanese item ships from the United States. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matsunaga Ceramics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45548258394156,"sku":"US-T217","price":124.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/9174\/7116\/files\/download_a0111a4a-4f44-4ab1-99b4-d1ba111fcded.jpg?v=1779027838","url":"https:\/\/rak1pm-kn.myshopify.com\/products\/double-walled-obori-soma-yaki-celadon-teacup-pair","provider":"NEBULAPRIMEX ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}