Japanese Ceramic Yunomi Teacup Vtg Pottery Teal Blue Taupe Yakimono Sencha TC597 grey this box is coated with

this box is coated with a unique lacquer technique called wakasa

Red bamboo and gold line design

The scroll end holder is come off

Some characters: 明石名物 akashi meibutsu specialty of Akashi

The cup and the lid have each a glossy olive green half-circle design on top of the matte brown

Japanese Ceramic Yunomi Teacup Vtg Pottery Teal Blue Taupe Yakimono Sencha TC597 grey this box is coated withJapanese Ceramic Yunomi Teacup This is a vintage Japanese ceramic pottery teacup. The cup has a smooth teal blue glaze covering the entire outside of the cup and slightly inside the rim. The very inside is a taupe brown color. This cup is called yunomi, made for serving and drinking sencha (standard loose leaf tea). It is typically brought to guests in one's home, a business, or a restaurant on a lacquered obon tray. Teal blue, taupe, brown Ceramic,