Yunomi Kyo Kiyomizu yaki ware Japanese tea cup set japan Kohiki Crane Turtle

Size : Large 7.5 x 9 cm , 2.95 x 3.54 inch / Small 7 x 8.5 cm , 2.75 x 3.34 inch

Material : Pottery

Condition : Brand new

Origin : Made in Japan , Kyoto

Craft :  Akihisa

Note : An auspicious teacup with the turtle of pasting and the crane of Inka. The 御本手Gohonte(Pale pink or orange spots) that appears slightly in the white makeup also adds a taste.
With paper box

 Kiyomizu is one of the traditional crafts that represent Kyoto,originally started in the pottery of Kiyomizu Slope neighborhood toward Kiyomizu-dera.
 Pottery and porcelain made in Kyoto is generally known as Kyo-style ceramics,Kiyomizu ware. 
The splendor and refined elegance of Kyo-style-ceramics,Kiyomizu ware is created based on sophisticated design and various proficient skills.
 History of pottery and porcelain in Kyoto started more than 1,200 years ago,in Nara period.
 A Buddhist priest, Gyoki built a kiln and made earthenware in Seikanji.
 Now the ruins of the temple is called "Chawan-zaka". 
Kyo-style ceramics, Kiyomizu ware products are mostly handmade and the feature of that is in wide variety in small quantity.