Japanese grey cup with white brushstroke

A small handleless cup in mineral grey-brown tones, with a slightly irregular surface.

A wide stroke of white glaze, applied with a brush, runs across it. This quick, free gesture, as in calligraphy, gives each cup a different pattern.

Its round shape sits comfortably in the hand.

It comes from the Toki-Tajimi area in Gifu Prefecture, the cradle of Mino ware.

For green tea, sake or an espresso. Made in Japan.

Highlights

• Brushstroke: a free gesture, as in calligraphy.
• Each cup is different: the pattern varies from one cup to the next.
• Mineral tones: grey-brown and white.
• Small size: for tea, sake or an espresso.
• Easy care: dishwasher and microwave safe.

Product information

• Type: handleless cup
• Material: ceramic
• Origin: made in Japan (Toki-Tajimi area, Gifu Prefecture, the cradle of Mino ware)
• Dimensions: Ø 7 cm, height 6.5 cm
• Shape: round
• Colours: grey-brown and white
• Decoration: white brushstroke
• Presentation: sold individually
• Style: Japanese

How to use

Serve green tea, sake or an espresso in it: its round shape sits well in the hand.

As for care, it is dishwasher and microwave safe.

Frequently asked questions

Are all the cups identical?

No: the brushstroke is applied freely, so its pattern varies from one cup to the next.