{"product_id":"japanese-teacups-pair-of-beige-glazed-hagi-yaki-meoto-yunomi","title":"Japanese Teacups - Pair of Beige Glazed Hagi-yaki Meoto Yunomi","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis pair of Hagi-yaki meoto yunomi (teacups) feature a smooth beige glaze. For storage purposes, the smaller teacup fits within the larger.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHagi-yaki (萩焼) is a type of Japanese pottery that comes from the town of Hagi in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan and dates back over 400 years. Some of the oldest Hagi-yaki pieces have been declared National Treasures of Japan. The natural warm hues of its clay, along with the simple lines of its forms are highly valued within the traditional aesthetics of many tea ceremony schools. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHagi ware is said to improve with age as the tannins in the tea slowly stain the fine cracks in the glaze (called crazing or kan-nyuu), creating a rich texture known as 'nanabake', or 'the 7 transformations'. Because of this slightly porous nature, some people like to dedicate their Hagi ware to one type of tea, such as sencha, to avoid having other aromas seep into the clay.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLarger teacup:\u003cbr\u003e8cm (3.1in) - width\u003cbr\u003e9.5cm (3.7in) - height\u003cbr\u003e280ml - capacity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmaller teacup:\u003cbr\u003e6.9cm (2.7in) - width\u003cbr\u003e8.5cm (3.3in) - height\u003cbr\u003e190ml - capacity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Excellent\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":45548570181676,"sku":"T1067","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/9174\/7116\/files\/1lIukhjoTefW4fP8_9iYue9GFlZ-d7DGU.jpg?v=1779033503","url":"https:\/\/rak1pm-kn.myshopify.com\/products\/japanese-teacups-pair-of-beige-glazed-hagi-yaki-meoto-yunomi","provider":"NEBULAPRIMEX ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}