This stunning teacup from Japan is the perfect addition to any rustic-style kitchen, featuring a sophisticated Moss Black finish and Japan Handcrafted construction. Crafted with expertise, its reliable design is strong and dependable to use again and again. Enjoy a perfect brew at home with this stylish teacup. Minoware, or Mino-yaki 美濃焼 refers to Japanese pottery that was produced in Mino Province around the towns of Tajimi, Toki, Mizunami, and Kawagoei in Gifu Prefecture. Made using the soil of Gifu Prefecture, Minoyaki is the oldest pottery found in Japan and originated in the 7th century. Throughout Japan's tea ceremony culture, a common purpose is to pursue the natural state of beauty. Thus you will often see teacups and ceramics formed using natural and coarse clay at first. Mixed with different styles of ancient and modern times, you can see the evolution and tradition of these kilns. Dimension: 2.4"(W) x 3.2"(H) Capacity: 5.7oz / 168ml Origin: Japan Handwash