Tea cup from Mashiko pottery.
H 7.6 cm x W 7.6 cm / 200 - 215g
Holds 185ml
Very good condition ★★★★☆
No chips, No cracks.
Mashiko ware is produced in the area around the town of Mashiko in Tochigi prefecture.
The clay used in Mashiko ware is rich in silicic acid and iron with a high plasticity, making it easy to shape and highly fire-resistant.
Unlike other potteries, no extra ingredients are added to the clay; which is the secret behind Mashiko ware's thickness.
While the clay makes this pottery heavier than others and require handling with care, there is a unique and rustic practicality to its thick clay texture.