Kurokinsai Kiyomizu Teacup - 90ml

This Kiyomizu-yaki yunomi (tea cup) has a straight-walled shape and is decorated in a style called kurokinsai (黒金彩 - black gold), with a matte black base with bronze-gold highlights across its textured surface. The cup has a wide shape, suitable for many types of tea, and has a unique octagonally cut foot.

This cup was made by Kurokawa Masaki (黒川正樹). Born in 1977, Kurokawa-san's inspirations come from the various styles he encountered trough his solo travels throughout Asia and Africa as well as the traditional Japanese aesthetic he employed during his time as a potter in Shigaraki. Since opening his own kiln in 2013, Kurokawa has fused these diverse influences to create his own unique styles.