Japanese Oribe Ware Ceramic Yunomi Teacup Vtg Pottery Beige Green Yakimono TC562 Basket 5 cm long x 26

5 cm long x 26

Some characters on the box: 菱野窯 Hishino-gama (kiln name)

Triangularly shaped with pinched corners and simple grooves

It features a unique dark brown color (likely stained darker) and rounded curvy shape

Higashi is a broad category of wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) and is a low-moisture treat made with soybean or rice flour

Japanese Oribe Ware Ceramic Yunomi Teacup Vtg Pottery Beige Green Yakimono TC562 Basket 5 cm long x 26Japanese Oribe Ware Yunomi Teacup This vintage Japanese ceramic teacup is the perfect example of the Oribe ware or Oribe yaki style of pottery. The cup is mostly beige with handpainted earthy brown designs and the iconic mossy green glaze drip on one side. It is a larger yunomi cup that is great for holding with both hands. This cup is called yunomi, made for serving and drinking sencha (standard loose leaf tea). It is typically brought to guests in