{"product_id":"japanese-teacup-set-of-2-maple-leaf-yunomi-tea-cups-banko-yaki-240ml","title":"Japanese Teacup Set of 2 Maple Leaf Yunomi Tea Cups Banko-yaki - 240ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eA matched pair of handmade Japanese teacups (yunomi) by the Suigetsu kiln.\u003cbr\u003eEach cup is decorated with Japanese maple leaves (momiji), a classic autumn motif in Japanese ceramics. The leaves are not painted. They are sandblasted into the clay itself: the surface is masked and the surrounding area is cut back to reveal the paler clay beneath, so the full detail of the leaf, its veins, serrated edges, and stem, is held in the surface. Because the design is part of the clay and not applied on top, it will not chip, scratch, or fade with use, and it gives the surface a subtle texture you can feel as you turn the cup.\u003cbr\u003eThe exterior is a dark, matte Banko clay with the potter's brushed marks still visible. The interior is a glossy dark glaze that lifts the color of the tea. Each cup has a trimmed foot and a gently flared rim that is comfortable at the lip.\u003cbr\u003eSuited to everyday Japanese green tea: sencha, hojicha, or genmaicha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist: Suigetsu Kiln\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, Japan\u003cbr\u003eWare: Banko-yaki (dark iron-rich clay)\u003cbr\u003eForm: Yunomi (teacup), matched pair, set of 2\u003cbr\u003eDesign: Japanese maple leaves (momiji), masked and sandblasted into the clay \u003cbr\u003eBest for: Sencha, hojicha, genmaicha, everyday Japanese green tea\u003cbr\u003eCapacity: approx. 240 ml\u003cbr\u003eCare: Hand-wash only\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artisanal Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45259595513971,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/2286\/4755\/files\/suigetsu_maple_leaf_cup_copy.jpg?v=1784325102","url":"https:\/\/artisanaljapan.com\/products\/japanese-teacup-set-of-2-maple-leaf-yunomi-tea-cups-banko-yaki-240ml","provider":"Artisanal Japan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}