Japanese Teacup - Festive Villagers Kutani-yaki Lidded Yunomi - 120ml

This Kutani-yaki lidded yunomi (teacup) features a beige-grey glazed decorated with scenes of festive villagers.

Kutani-yaki (九谷焼) is a style of Japanese porcelain traditionally from Kutani, now a part of Kaga, Ishikawa, in the former Kaga Province, Japan. Porcelain wares made here became popular in the 17th century and after production in Kutani was revived in the 19th century, it is known for its intricate designs, called aka-e kinran-de (赤絵 金襴手) Kutani

Dimensions:

10cm (3.9in) - width
9cm (3.5in) - height
120ml - capacity

Condition: Very good

This vintage Japanese item ships from Thailand