Japanese Ceramic Sake Cup 'Folklore', Indigo

A small ceramic cup, for use as a sake cup, or for drinking wine or espresso, made by the skilled craftspeople of Marumitsu Poterie in Japan. The layered indigo glaze is hand painted — a brush is used to make a circular pattern with many tones, with beautiful colour variations occurring during firing. Made in Aichi Prefecture in Japan by Marumitsu Poterie, established in 1950, who create table and kitchenwares embracing both traditional and modern ceramic techniques, using a diverse range of natural materials (porcelain, stoneware, earthenware and open-fire resistant earthenware). Their collection of tableware and donabes are made from natural clay excavated from the Japanese mountains, shaped and glazed by hand, with dipped or hand-brushed glazes. Measures 87mm in diameter, 60mm high, capacity 80cc. Microwave safe, Not dishwasher or oven safe.