Tanba-ware Yunomi Tea Cups mashiko tea cup The back of the chashaku

The back of the chashaku in this listing is coated in black lacquer and features the seven flowers of autumn

The tannin from the tea reacts with the clay which slowly changes the colour to black

This piece also comes with its original paper storage box

There are as many as 120 steps

and it also features pink ears and red eyes

Tanba-ware Yunomi Tea Cups mashiko tea cup The back of the chashaku*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a pair of Tanba ware yunomi tea cups made around 20 years ago. They are wheel thrown and brushed with iron glaze, and natural ash has dripped down from the rim. Also these cups are what we call meoto style, meaning they are two different sizes and often referred to as a husband and wife pair. Both cups are sturdy and well