{"product_id":"japanese-teacups-pair-of-smooth-red-shudei-tokoname-yaki-meoto-yunomi-with-wooden-box","title":"Japanese Teacups - Pair of Smooth Red Shudei Tokoname-yaki Meoto Yunomi with Wooden Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis pair of Tokoname-yaki meoto yunomi (teacups) feature a smooth red shudei clay with floral engravings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCalled 'meoto yumomi' in Japanese, couple's pairs of teacups are traditional gifts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTokoname-yaki (常滑焼) is a type of Japanese pottery that traditionally comes from Tokoname in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. The site of one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns, pottery has been made in Tokoname since the 12th century. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToday, Tokoname ware is known for its iconic brick-red clay called shudei. Famously used in teaware and bonsai pots, this clay’s vibrant colour comes from its rich iron content. Tea steeped in unglazed Tokoname teapots is said to have a mellower taste.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLarger teacup:\u003cbr\u003e7.2cm (2.8in) - width\u003cbr\u003e8.8cm (3.5in) - height\u003cbr\u003e180ml - capacity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmaller teacup:\u003cbr\u003e5.8cm (2.3in) - width\u003cbr\u003e7.5cm (3.0in) - height\u003cbr\u003e100ml - capacity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Excellent\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis vintage 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":45548611305516,"sku":"T798","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/9174\/7116\/files\/1UkISkV0NDM3hNXfK-BS0AiCcVDaofhRY.jpg?v=1779034539","url":"https:\/\/rak1pm-kn.myshopify.com\/products\/japanese-teacups-pair-of-smooth-red-shudei-tokoname-yaki-meoto-yunomi-with-wooden-box","provider":"NEBULAPRIMEX ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}