Japanese Mino Teacups, Assorted Glazes – Set of 4

Four teacups, four glazes: brown, green, cream and black with drips.

Each cup has its own character: grey-green drips over beige clay, brown and white bands, plain cream crossed by a fine stroke, deep olive green over raw clay.

The slightly irregular shapes sit well in the hand. Without a handle, as Japanese tradition dictates, they are held with both hands. These natural variations evoke the spirit of wabi-sabi, the Japanese aesthetic that finds beauty in imperfection, simplicity and natural materials.

These cups come from Mino, in Gifu Prefecture, one of Japan’s great ceramic regions, where Mino ware (Mino-yaki) has been produced for centuries.

At 7.5 cm in diameter and 7 cm high, they hold green tea, herbal tea or sake.

Highlights

• Four glazes: brown, green, cream and black.
• Mino ware: Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
• Handleless: held with both hands.
• Irregular shapes: wabi-sabi spirit.
• Set of 4: a different cup for everyone.

Product information

• Type: Japanese teacups
• Contents: 4 cups
• Material: ceramic
• Origin: Japan (Toki-Tajimi area, Gifu Prefecture, home of Mino ware)
• Dimensions: Ø 7.5 cm, height 7 cm
• Colours: brown, green, cream, black
• Finish: assorted glazes
• Care: hand washing recommended, microwave safe
• Style: Japanese, wabi-sabi spirit

How to use

Let each guest choose their cup. They go with the shop’s Mino rice bowls in assorted glazes.

Frequently asked questions

What is Mino ware?

It is the ceramic ware of the Mino region, in Gifu Prefecture, one of Japan’s great ceramic regions.

Are the four cups different?

Yes, each one has a different glaze.

Are these cups dishwasher and microwave safe?

Like all ceramics, they are best washed by hand: the dishwasher is not recommended. They can, however, go in the microwave without any problem.