Japanese grey yunomi cup with white flutes

A grey handleless cup, punctuated by vertical flutes highlighted with white glaze.

A brown rim frames the shape. This carved rib decoration, called shinogi in Japan, creates a play of light and shadow over the whole surface. It also offers a pleasant grip.

Its tall yunomi shape makes it an ideal cup for everyday green tea.

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

For green tea, black tea or infusions. Made in Japan.

Highlights

• Shinogi decoration: flutes that play with the light.
• Pleasant grip: you can feel the ribs under your fingers.
• Brown rim: a contrast that highlights the shape.
• Yunomi: the everyday teacup in Japan.
• Easy care: dishwasher and microwave safe.

Product information

• Type: handleless cup (yunomi)
• Material: ceramic
• Origin: made in Japan (Toki-Tajimi area, Gifu Prefecture, the cradle of Mino ware)
• Dimensions: Ø 6.5 cm, height 8.2 cm
• Shape: straight and tall
• Colours: grey and white, brown rim
• Decoration: vertical flutes (shinogi)
• Presentation: single item
• Style: Japanese

How to use

Serve your everyday green tea in it: the flutes give a good grip, even when the cup is hot.

As for care, it is dishwasher and microwave safe.

Frequently asked questions

What does shinogi mean?

It is the Japanese name for this decoration of ribs carved into the clay, which creates a play of light and shadow.