Matsuura 300 ml Cup

This tea cup (yunomi 湯呑) features a white, sugar-glaze-like finish that creates a beautiful contrast with the coarse Mishima clay beneath. The cup has an unusual, externally scraped shape and fits comfortably in the hand. The color of the tea is beautifully showcased in this cup, as it is also glazed in a light color on the inside. The uneven application of the glaze gives the cup a particularly rustic charm, reminiscent of snow clinging to a tree trunk. 

The cup was fired in the Shôunzan kiln (松雲山窯). The kiln's name is composed of the words "pine", "cloud", and "mountain". The pine is part of the Matsuura family name, the cloud represents the immutable course of time and nature, and the mountain finally stands for the place where the kiln (noborigama) is located. Father and son specialize in tea ceramics that are intended to warm the heart and bring peace.

Hagi ceramics are fired at high temperatures for a relatively short time, giving them a soft and warm character similar to Raku or low-fired ceramics. Allow to dry for 24 hours after use. Not dishwasher safe, do not clean with dishwashing detergent. You can find out more about Hagi ceramics in the blog.