Vintage Arita ware Yunomi Teacup Hotaru-te

This tea cup is renowned Arita ware made in Arita of Saga prefecture.  The tradition of Arita ware dates back to Edo period (17 century).

Arita porcelain is a “porcelain” made from stone called pottery stone, which is then molded and then glazed and baked at a high temperature of 1300 degrees for 17 hours or more. The porcelain is light, hard and durable, and features a beautiful white color, and European aristocrats used to call it “white gold”.

Vintage Arita ware Yunomi Teacup Hotaru-te

Craftsman: 友右衛門 (Tomoemon)

It is a cup made by a technique called “ホタル手 firefly hand”.

Six holes in a shape of star was made around the cup, then the glaze was filled and fired.

See through stars around the cup are so pretty!

The price is per tea cup.