3 Vintage Somayaki Ware Coffee or Tea Mugs
Free Local Pickup available in Menominee, Michigan.
Description
This pretty set of 3 Vintage Somayaki Ware Coffee or Tea Mugs is in Nice condition. No breaks or chips found. Actual color may vary due to lighting conditions. It is actually much greener than these pictures show. Vintage with normal signs of use & wear. Some gold color loss & crazing.
Somayaki was established in 1690 in Fukushima, Northern Japan.
One of the most recognizable characteristics of Somayaki is its “Hashirigoma” (galloping horse motif).
Another unique feature is the use of “double walls”. The pieces are constructed with an inner wall which can be seen through cut-outs in the outer shell. As well as adding an interesting dimension, this feature also has the added advantage of keeping the tea warm while leaving the outer surface cool.
“Aohibi” is the name given to the distinctive blue crackled glaze seen on most Somayaki ware.
A combination of these three distinctive features combine to create warm, rustic pieces imbued with a sense of history and particular to the area in which they are produced.
