Vintage Somayaki Japanese Tea Set
Item Details
A vintage Somayaki Japanese tea set. The set includes a tea pot and eight tea cups. The pieces have gold gilding trim and a horse motif painted on the outside of the tea pot and the inside of each cup. Somayaki is characterized by the blue-green crackling that covers the surface. An apple ash and sumi-kannyu (crackle) glaze is used to achieve this effect. Somayaki is known for its double-walled construction. These pieces have heart cut-outs on the outer layer. The inner and outer pieces are thrown separately by the potter and allowed to dry and firm for a short period of time. The inner piece is then joined to the outer piece. This design not only keeps the liquid inside hot, but also the outer surface cool, allowing one to easily hold the cup.
| Number of Items | 9 |
Condition
- minor markings throughout.
Dimensions
- measurement of teapot.
Item #
18DAL039-122
