Late 20th Century Japanese Wabi-Sabi Studio Pottery Yunomi Tea Cups - Set of 4

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A thoughtfully assembled collection of four Japanese studio pottery yunomi cups, each hand-thrown with its own distinct silhouette, glaze movement, … Read more A thoughtfully assembled collection of four Japanese studio pottery yunomi cups, each hand-thrown with its own distinct silhouette, glaze movement, and surface character. United by an earthy palette and quiet restraint, the set embodies the tactile irregularity associated with wabi-sabi ceramics.

From volcanic glaze drips and sandy stoneware textures to expressive brushwork and the delicately rendered crane motif, every vessel carries a sculptural presence while remaining deeply functional. The varying forms create a collected-over-time feel that reads beautifully on open shelving, layered tablescapes, or within a tea ritual setting.

Several cups retain impressed maker’s marks to the underside. Acquired from a Japanese collectibles shop closure in Los Angeles.

A study in texture, imperfection, and organic form — equally at home in rustic interiors, Japandi spaces, or more minimal architectural settings.

Style:
Wabi-Sabi / Japanese Rustic / Organic Modern / Mingei

Maker:
Unknown studio potters; signed/impressed marks present on several examples

Number of Pieces:
4

Quietly sculptural and richly tactile, this grouping has the kind of understated presence often seen in carefully layered Japanese interiors. Beautiful styled alongside linen, walnut, travertine, or aged bronze

Dimensions:
Approximate dimensions; each varies slightly due to hand-thrown construction.

* Tallest cup: 3” H x 2.5” Diameter
* Shortest cup: 2.25” H x 2.75” Diameter
* Average width: 2.5”–3”

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