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This listing is for a set of five Hagi-ware tea cups made around 20 years ago. They are wheel-thrown coated in two shades of transparent glaze over a high fired stoneware base. The front of each cup is decorated with a hand-painted depiction of an ume blossom, and these cups are ideally suited to serving sencha. The set appears unused and comes with its original stamped wooden storage box.
Hagi-ware is a type of high-fired stoneware produced in Yamaguchi Prefecture. It is characterized by its rough clay, bumpy pitted surface, and generous coating of translucent white glaze. It is generally made of very porous clay which results in tiny crackles that absorb tea, so it’s important to soak Hagi-ware thoroughly before use. In time the tea deposits will seep into the glaze, creating a deeper tone. This is often considered a charming characteristic rather than a shortcoming, and it’s precisely the reason why Hagi-ware is so highly regarded in the world of Chado.
Sizes
Box: H.10.2cm (4”) x 30.6cm (12”) x 16.4cm (6.4”)
Cups: H.5.6cm (2.2”) x Dia.8.9cm (3.5”)
Condition
The entire set is in very good condition with no chips or cracks.
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