Japanese Teacups - Pair of Blue Obori Soma-yaki Double-Walled Meoto Yunomi

This pair of meoto Obori Soma-yaki yunomi (couple's teacups) are made from heavy, double-walled, porcelain and decorated blue with classic gold horse motifs.

Obori Soma-yaki (大堀相馬焼) is a type of Japanese porcelain produced in the town of Namie in Fukushima Prefecture, and dates back to the early Edo period.

The most distinctive features of Obori-soma ware are its celadon glazes which feature large crazing patterns, hand-painted horse motifs, and double-walled construction. This double-walled technique provides insulation, keeping liquids hot and your hands cool, and is unique to Obori Soma-yaki.

Dimensions:

Large teacup:
7.7cm (3in) - width
8.4cm (3.3in) - height
150ml - capacity

Small teacup:
7.1cm (2.8in) - width
7.6cm (3in) - height
110ml - capacity

Condition: Good

This Japanese item ships from the United States.