White Mogake Tea Cup #039

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Cup, Mogake (seaweed) over wild light beige-firing mountain clay refined by Yutaro; gongfu cup

Please note: the photo shows an exemplary piece — as each cup is handmade, the item you receive will look very similar but not identical.

ca. 35ml

Yutaro Yamada

Yutaro Yamada (山田勇太朗, b. 1992) belongs to the youngest generation of Tokoname teapot makers — the first kyusu specialist in his potting family, working in self-dug clay, shudei, mogake and yohen.

Tokoname

(Aichi Prefecture, Japan )

Tokoname-Yaki

Tokoname is one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns and has been a center of ceramic production for over 900 years. Known especially for its red clay teapots, or kyūsu, Tokoname’s ceramics combine functionality with a deep respect for traditional forms. The iron-rich clay used here lends itself to minimalist, unglazed surfaces that are prized by tea drinkers for how they enhance the flavor of brewed tea. Many Tokoname potters are deeply involved with tea culture, and this is reflected in the precision and subtlety of their work.