VINTAGE - Touetsugama Yunomi Tea Cup Pair – Crystalline Black Glaze Pottery

Dimensions (Size):

Box-20x10cm

Cup-9x10cm

Included Items:

2 cups

Material (Made of):

ceramic

Condition / Damages:

Perfect

Detailed Description:

Refined vintage Japanese yunomi tea cup pair from Touetsugama (陶悦窯 / Touetsu Kiln), presented in the original gift box. The cups feature a striking dark metallic black glaze with delicate crystalline and frost-like surface textures created during high-temperature firing. Their minimalist form and organic kiln effects reflect the aesthetics of modern Japanese artisan pottery deeply influenced by traditional wabi-sabi sensibilities.

Touetsugama is associated with Japanese artisan ceramic production focused on subtle glaze expression, tactile surfaces, and elegant everyday tea ware. The textured silver-black finish seen on these cups resembles crystalline or yohen-style glaze effects, where mineral reactions inside the kiln naturally create unique frost, crackle, or branching patterns during firing. Because of this process, every piece develops slightly different surface textures and tonal variations.

Important Notice

The items are pre-owned, so please note that they may have small stains or imperfections that we may not have noticed.

We are a company with an official state permit, known as Kobutsu Sho, for trading second-hand goods. All products are authentic and sold in accordance with Japanese law.