This is a "Gosuyunomi" (blue and white teacup) by Kanjiro Kawai, a popular potter nationwide. Born in 1890 (Meiji 23), Kanjiro, along with Soetsu Yanagi and Shoji Hamada, initiated the Mingei (folk art) movement, pursuing the beauty of everyday utensils. In 1929, he held the "Beauty of Everyday Mingei Exhibition" at Takashimaya, which drew a large response. Around this time, Kanjiro stopped signing his works. He felt he needed to create works that could be recognized without a signature. This piece is an excellent example embodying the beauty of everyday utensils in Mingei and is considered an early work that should be preserved for posterity. This is a small, tasteful yunomi by Kanjiro, with a truly rich use of Gosu (cobalt blue), and could also be used as a guinomi (sake cup). Considering its age, it is in very good condition (probably unused). *Please check the condition in the images. 【Size】 Diameter 5.5cm, Height 6.8cm As there is no accompanying box and the item is currently unauthenticated, it is being offered at a low price. The last image shows a Gosuyunomi from the Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art collection (Kawakatsu Collection) for your reference. First come, first served. Thank you. *Originally, it is believed to be one of a set of five Kanjiro Gosuyunomi. There are three more of the same item, so if you wish to purchase them together, please consult with us via comment before purchasing. We also recommend creating a "set of three boxes" for bulk purchases, or a "set of two boxes" for a pair of teacups. Type... Pottery Type... Teacup