Shimane Prefecture Onsen-tsu Ware [Moriyama Gama * Masao Moriyama] White Rimmed Kimate Glaze Cup & Saucer *Due to the nature of the material, this is a pottery item with cracks. *Please be aware that there may be variations in the glaze color, surface irregularities, and areas where iron particles have surfaced. ◆Size◆ ① Cup Diameter: approx. 8cm Height: approx. 7cm Width: approx. 10cm (including handle) ② Saucer Diameter: approx. 15cm Height: approx. 1cm This is a modern cup & saucer made with white rimmed Kimate glaze, which is created by applying a greenish white glaze over an iron glaze and firing it. It is a warm and inviting piece with a Mingei (folk art) aesthetic. Please check the details in the images before purchasing. I purchased this about 5 years ago and have kept it as part of my Moriyama Gama collection. It has only been used a few times for guests and is in beautiful condition. ◉ Moriyama Gama * is one of the three kilns of Onsen-tsu Ware. Masao Moriyama, the ceramic artist, became an apprentice of Kanjiro Kawai in 1957 and trained in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture. He later became independent and opened his own workshop in Onsen-tsu, which has a climbing kiln, in 1971. #MoriyamaGama #OnsenTsuWare #MasaoMoriyama #Mingei #CupAndSaucer #CoffeeCup