Japanese Teacup - Engraved White Inner-Glazed Purple Banko-yaki Lidded Yunomi - 100ml

This Banko-yaki lidded yunomi (teacup) features a spiraling white inner-glaze and engraved plants on its exterior.

Banko-yaki (萬古焼) is a type of Japanese pottery that traditionally comes from Yokkaichi in Mie Prefecture, Japan. Its characteristic purple hue comes from the mixture of red oxidised iron and blue high temperature-baked iron in the clay.

Dimensions:

6.9cm (2.7in) - width
9cm (3.5in) - height
100ml - capacity

Condition: Excellent

This vintage Japanese item ships from Thailand

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