Arita Ware Japanese Porcelain Demitasse / Espresso Cup & Saucer Ko-Imari 2 pcs

  

This Japanese traditional set of Arita ware demitasse cup & saucer, hand-made in Japan, is the perfect addition to morning coffee time. The cup & saucer feature Japanese traditional Ko-Imari design, perfect for experiencing Japanese culture. The cup & saucer are made from high-quality materials and are perfect for Japanese antique collectors or anyone who appreciates Japanese handmade pottery. Size: Cup 6 x 6 cm / 2.36 x 2.36 inch Saucer 13.8 x 2 cm / 5.43 x 0.79 inch Spoon. 11.2 cm / 4.41 inch.

Origin: Arita-yaki / Made in Japan. Pre-owned and opened-package, but has not been used.

Note: Dishwasher OK / Microwave NG / Oven NG. Arita ware refers to porcelain manufactured in Arita Town, Saga Prefecture and its surrounding areas, but it has been widely used since the Meiji era. In the Edo period, it was called Imari ware or Hizen ware. At the end of the 16th century, when Toyotomi Hideyoshi ordered troops to be sent to Korea, the Nabeshima clan, who was dispatched, brought back a Korean potter: Kane Sanbei (so-called Lee Sampei) and others. Later, Kanagae Sanbei moved to Arita in the early 17th century and is believed to have discovered pottery stones that are the raw material for porcelain in Izumiyama. As the first production area in Japan where porcelain was fired, it has continued to make things mainly for tableware and arts and crafts for the next 400 years. Because pottery is handmade, each piece has a different texture and expression and there may be slight differences in size and capacity. Please enjoy the variations in handmade pottery, where no two pieces are the same. Since pottery is handmade, there may be differences in color, shade, pattern, areas where the base is visible, small holes, paint drips, uneven coloring, fading, burnt marks, uneven baking, etc.

Please understand these before purchasing. Never use in an oven or over an open flame as this may cause damage or injury. For buyers in the United States. For buyers outside the United States.