Banko-yaki Tea Cup - Sand
萬古焼湯呑
An expertly made ceramic cup decorated from Mie Prefecture.
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Expertly handcrafted while adhering to contemporary design aesthetics, this tea cup is made in the style of Banko-yaki. Banko-yaki is a type of Japanese pottery produced in Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture and it’s well-known for its heat-resistant earthenware products. Incorporating the techniques and materials representative of this style, such as iron rich clay, the cups are shaped by hand and fired without glazing, resulting in a coarse texture and elegant shape.
Size: Ø8 cm x H6 cm
Kansai
The Kansai region includes the second-most populated metropolitan area in Japan with its largest city Osaka. Kyoto and Nara, two of Japan’s former capital cities, are home to important temples and shrines and strongholds of intangible cultural heritage, such as the Kyoto textile weaving skills of Nishijin.
