Tea Cup ‘Sakura Sumikannyu’ – Nankei Ceramics
$15
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This Yunomi tea cup is hand crafted by Yokkaichi based ceramic studio Nankei.
It has a beautiful cracked glaze that is designed to absorb the colour of tea over time which adds to the character of the cup.
Another unique feature of this cup is when hot water is first added to the cup, it can make a unique crackling sound.
Volume (Total to top): 90ml
Size (Approx): Height 50mm / Diameter 75mm
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Monika –
You can’t use this kind of glaze with cracks for ceramics that you use for drinking. I know this is an intentional effect, but the leftover drink penetrates between the cracks and rots, bacteria accumulate and multiply and the vessel becomes toxic.
lisa conrad –