Japanese Bizen Ware Yunomi Tea Cup Pair Wood Fired Hidasuki Goma Ash Glaze Showa 3"H Table Artist: Signed with red seal

Artist: Signed with red seal

This vase measures 4" in diameter and stands 5" tall on its cushion (10 x 11

The interior is coated in lacquer and tonoko (jiari type) to protect it from breath moisture and optimize the resonance

hand painted

preserving its character as a reused antique weapon

Japanese Bizen Ware Yunomi Tea Cup Pair Wood Fired Hidasuki Goma Ash Glaze Showa 3"H Table Artist: Signed with red sealVintage Japanese Showa Era Bizen Ware Yunomi Tea Cup Pair Wood Fired Hidasuki Goma Ash Glaze Japan Okayama Prefecture, mid to late Showa era A well matched pair of Japanese Bizen ware yunomi () tea cups, wood fired in the unglazed Bizen tradition and bearing the characteristic surface effects of kiln atmosphere and flame each cup displaying a distinct but related palette of warm iron red, deep purple brown, and grey green goma (sesame ash) glaze