{"product_id":"japanese-teacup-tachikichi-black-blue-tenmoku-glazed-yunomi-140ml","title":"Japanese Teacup - 橘吉 Tachikichi - Black Blue Tenmoku Glazed Yunomi - 140ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis stunning yunomi (teacup) is glazed with a beautiful silvery-blue yuteki (oil spot) tenmoku glaze. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term 'tenmoku' can refer to two things: the shape of a bowl, i.e. conical with a finger groove and flare at the lip; and a dark high-iron glaze that can produce various beautiful effects under the right firing conditions. Both of these originated in Jian ware from Fujian during the Song dynasty (960-1279) in China, where the dark colour of the glaze was praised for the way it contrasts nicely with the froth of whisked tea.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile most Tenmoku glazes are a simple black, occasionally the glaze recipe and the conditions in the kiln are just right, causing the ash in the glaze to separate from the iron in a way that produces beautiful metallic effects, such as the one seen on this cup, called 'yuteki', meaning 'oil-spot'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade by Tachikichi (橘吉) in Shigaraki. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.8cm (3.5in) - width\u003cbr\u003e5.9cm (2.3in) - height\u003cbr\u003e140ml - capacity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Like new\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":45548558483500,"sku":"T888","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/9174\/7116\/files\/16L51a_cCQzhp7wygKafILOHu_E7xgXIg.jpg?v=1779033231","url":"https:\/\/rak1pm-kn.myshopify.com\/products\/japanese-teacup-tachikichi-black-blue-tenmoku-glazed-yunomi-140ml","provider":"NEBULAPRIMEX ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}