Porcelain Hexagonal Tea Cup - Iyama Mikiko
茶杯 六角 井山三希子
£52.00 per item
A small hexagonal porcelain teacup handcrafted by Iyama Mikiko in Tokyo.
This small porcelain tea cup is handcrafted by Iyama Mikiko in Tokyo for sipping green tea. Its thin walls create a lightweight vessel with a hexagonal shape that is easy to hold.
Born in Tokyo in 1965, Iyama is a ceramicist who developed her interest while working at Sagachō Exhibit Space, a contemporary art venue in Tokyo. She later attended the Seto Ceramic Vocational Training School and established her own practice in 1991. She is currently based in Takao, Tokyo.
Iyama forms her pieces using plaster moulds, with the edges cut and finished by hand. This process introduces a subtle trace of the hand alongside the uniformity of the mould. Her designs explore the distinctive forms and functions of contemporary tableware.
As each piece is handmade, there might be individual differences.
Approx φ3.5 x 5 cm
Kantō
The Kantō region is densely populated and home to a third of the country's population. It is centred around the nation's vibrant capital – Tokyo, formerly known as Edo, which has been the cultural, economic and political heart of Japan for centuries. Outside this megacity, there are mountains, onsen and ski resorts, magnificent temple complexes and excellent surfing opportunities within easy reach.
