{"product_id":"japanese-teacup-asahi-yaki-dragon-zodiac-yunomi-55ml","title":"Japanese Teacup - 朝日焼 Asahi-yaki - Dragon Zodiac 辰 Yunomi - 55ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful yunomi (teacup) is made from Hanshi, a warm beige-orange clay local to Shirakawa and Oriiyama in Uji said to resemble the morning sun (hence the name Asahi), and features a crazed glaze with a 'gohonte'-style pattern of white spots.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is decorated with the chinese character 'chen' 辰 - the Earthly Branch of the Chinese Zodiac associated with the Year of the Dragon.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis piece was made by Asahi-yaki (朝日焼), a world-renowned pottery workshop in Uji (near Kyoto) that dates back 16 generations and was founded over 400 years ago. While today they make a variety of high-quality ceramics, they were founded solely to perfect teaware for use in Japanese tea ceremonies. Today, the kiln is run by 15th generation potter Housai Matsubayashi and his son Yuusuke.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.3cm (2.9in) - width\u003cbr\u003e4.4cm (1.7in) - height\u003cbr\u003e55ml - capacity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis vintage Japanese item ships from Thailand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-----------------\u003cbr\u003eLike what you see? Follow us on Instagram @tezumitea and comment 'I love tea' on any photo for a chance to win free teaware!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45548545376300,"sku":"T989","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/9174\/7116\/files\/1mTDHM1PaekxGsNA8CogpNgvrWXTpPr_6.jpg?v=1779032883","url":"https:\/\/rak1pm-kn.myshopify.com\/products\/japanese-teacup-asahi-yaki-dragon-zodiac-yunomi-55ml","provider":"NEBULAPRIMEX ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}