Japanese Ceramic Yunomi Teacup Vtg Hagi Ware Pottery Gray Yakimono Sencha TC598 plum blossoms Signature on the bottom (Shofu)

Signature on the bottom (Shofu)

小島 太郎 Kojima Taro male name

Kanji meaning: area name

Shaka-Nyorai

There are two turtles in the foreground and a rising red sun in the background

Japanese Ceramic Yunomi Teacup Vtg Hagi Ware Pottery Gray Yakimono Sencha TC598 plum blossoms Signature on the bottom (Shofu)Japanese Ceramic Yunomi Teacup This is a vintage Japanese ceramic Hagi Ware pottery teacup. The cup has a smooth, crackled gray glaze covering the entire cup except a slight pink band on the bottom near the foot. Famously, Hagi Ware cups and bowls often have a triangular notch cut out of the foot (kirikodai). This cup is called yunomi, made for serving and drinking sencha (standard loose leaf tea). It is typically brought to guests in one's home, a