Vintage Kiyomizu ware Fuji-gata Yunomi tea cup | Saruhashi

Kiyomizu ware Fuji-gata Yunomi tea cup | Sakura

It is shaped as the Mount. Fuji when put up-side down.

Inside the tea cup famous sights to watch Mount. Fuji are painted.

This particular cup was designed after 大月の猿橋 Ootsuki no Saruhashi – name of place famous for the drawbridge.

You can also use it to serve Japanese side dish or as a Soba noodle’s dipping cup.

This is a pre-owned piece but it doesn’t seem to have been used.  A new one costs more than double.

About Kiyomizu-ware

Kiyomizu-ware is a gem of Japanese traditional crafts which was cultivated in the history of Kyoto for more than a thousand years.

They are constantly creating works that incorporate skillful techniques into the sense of modern time, while preserving the spirit of tradition by maximizing the sophistication of both modeling and color.

About Shunzan Kiln 俊山窯

It was established for more than 70 years ago since the Taisho era, at the foot of Kyoto, Higashiyama, and Sennyuji Temple
Inheriting the tradition of “Kyoto Kiyomizu ware” and reflecting on the modern sense, he is constantly pursuing innovative ceramics.

Mori Shunzan

1957: He was born in Kyoto

He received many awards since 1980.

1983: He was certified as a traditional craftsman.
Currently, he is the chairman of the cooperative in the Sennyuji area, serving as a judge of the National Ceramic Design Protection Council, and is dedicated to the development of the ceramics industry.