Thank you for viewing. This is a Hagi-yaki teacup. It has a wheel-thrown pattern and a slightly flared base, making it very easy to hold. It appears to be unused, and the foot is in beautiful condition. Of course, the cracks in the glaze are also beautiful, so you can enjoy watching it develop over time. There appear to be no noticeable large scratches or chips. Please check the images carefully. Size: Width: 8 cm Height: 9.5 cm The following is an explanatory text by AI, so please use it as a reference. Hagi-yaki Teacup/Sake Cup Mark: Kofuka / with wheel-thrown pattern The soft texture created by the Hagi clay and the maker's breath remaining in the wheel-thrown pattern. This piece, marked "Kofuka," is a handmade work by a contemporary ceramic artist, yet it has the atmosphere of old pottery. The exquisite dimensions, which can be used as a teacup or a sake cup, combine practicality as a daily utensil with the beauty of a piece for appreciation. Hagi-yaki is said to "change seven times," and the glaze changes and the scenery develops as you use it. For antique lovers, the process of the vessel speaking as time passes is the pleasure. ・Technique: Hagi-yaki (hand-formed, with wheel-thrown pattern) ・Artist mark: Kofuka ・Glaze: Pale pinkish glossy glaze The memory of Hagi clay and fire resides in the vessel that fits in the palm of your hand. Although it is a contemporary work, it is a fine piece that gives a sense of old pottery. It will look great in a tea ceremony or at a nightcap, and also as a shelf decoration. Recommended for those who want to enjoy the growth of Hagi-yaki and those who collect works by artists.