Vintage Japanese Studio Pottery Demitasse Set, Black Glazed Cups & Saucers With Box

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A refined expression of form and texture, this vintage Japanese studio pottery set presents two demitasse cups with matching saucers, … Read more A refined expression of form and texture, this vintage Japanese studio pottery set presents two demitasse cups with matching saucers, finished in deep iron-glazed black. The glaze reveals subtle tonal variations, enhancing the handcrafted individuality of each piece.

Presented in its original box, the set exemplifies postwar Japanese ceramic design—balanced, organic, and quietly modern. Ideal for display or intimate service, it adds a tactile element of understated sophistication to contemporary or Japandi interiors.

The paper reads as a commemorative gift inscription, and here’s the relevant info:

黒陶の器 (Kokutō no Utsuwa) = Black pottery ware


The rest mentions the founding of a transportation-related institution, which gifted these as part of an event in 昭和五十三年 (Showa 53) = 1978

Measurements:  2.5"H x 2.875"W x 4"D / Saucer 5.75"

Weight: 2 lb

Origin: Japan

Age: Late 20th Century See less