Japanese Tea Set - Obori Soma-yaki Kyusu and 5 Yunomi

This Obori Soma-yaki double-walled tea set inlcludes one kyusu (teapot) and five yunomi (teacups) each featuring a stunning green celadon glaze with sakura cherry blossom cutouts decorating the outer walls and golden horse motifs.

Obori 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 insulation, keeping liquids hot and your hands cool, and is unique to Obori Soma-yaki.

Dimensions:

Kyusu teapot:
15.5cm (6.1in) - width
9.8cm (3.9in) - height
170ml - capacity

Yunomi teacups:
7.4cm (2.9in) - width
5.8cm (2.3in) - height
90ml - capacity

Condition: Very good

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