[Gift] Set of teacups, Asaka and Tsukishiro, by Izumi Ryoho

*This is a pair of cups gift-wrapped.

This teacup features a beautiful gradation of red and pale blue, made by Izumi Ryoho, a craftsman with over half a century of experience.

The red color of the lustrous glaze comes from iron.

The white and blue blend together in the kiln, creating an exquisite gradation.

Due to temperature changes during firing and minute differences in the components in the glaze, each piece shows a variety of different expressions, with individual beauty making them one-of-a-kind pieces.

The rounded shape fits comfortably in the hand, and the size makes it easy to use for tea, coffee, or as a rocks cup.

Shop owner's comment

Each teacup shows a completely different expression. This is an item that is full of the charm of pottery.

The colors are produced by taking advantage of the properties of the glaze, so the beautiful colors will not fade or deteriorate.