Japanese Mashiko Mingei Yunomi | Hand-Thrown MC Pottery Rustic Tenmoku Tea Cup

Description

View Japanese Mashiko Mingei Yunomi | Hand-Thrown MC Pottery Rustic Tenmoku Tea Cup with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The interior is fully glazed with a soft beige glaze for functional use, while the exterior shows the natural textured finish of a hand-applied Tenmoku glaze. The cup features a proud, narrowed foot typical of mid-century studio forms. Authentic mid-20th century Japanese studio pottery yunomi (tea cup), hand-thrown and finished in a richly textured Tenmoku-style glaze with freehand resist decoration, likely representing a bird in flight and abstract nature forms. Crafted from reddish, iron-rich stoneware, this piece reflects the rustic spirit of the Japanese Mingei (folk craft) movement, emphasizing beauty in everyday use. The interior is fully glazed with a soft beige glaze for functional use, while the exterior shows the natural textured finish of a hand-applied Tenmoku glaze. The cup features a proud, narrowed foot typical of mid-century studio forms. No cracks, chips, or structural crazing. In excellent vintage condition. A brushed square kiln or artist mark appears on the foot, typical of small Mashiko-area studios during the 1950s–1970s. Note: As typical of handmade studio pottery, the piece features a few small natural glaze pinholes and firing marks from the original firing process. These are part of the rustic beauty and authenticity of the piece. Dimensions (approximate): • Height: 3 1/8 inches (8 cm) • Diameter at Rim: 3 1/4 inches (8.25 cm) • Diameter at Foot: 1 1/4 inches (3.2 cm) A stunning piece for collectors of Japanese folk pottery, wabi-sabi decor enthusiasts, tea ceremony practitioners, or anyone appreciating true handmade art. Ships carefully packed with tracking. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Cultures & Ethnicities › Asian › 1900-Now › Japanese › Other Japanese Collectibles.

Country of Origin

Japan

Provenance

Ownership History Not Available

Handmade

Yes

Culture

Japanese