Pair of Japanese Style Faceted Yunomi Studio Pottery Cups, Marked old wooden spice crate as it is a tender

as it is a tender attempt to accomplish something possible in this impossible thing we know as life

And I really love the long

8ʺW × 8ʺD × 6ʺH and in excellent condition

possibly dating from as early as the late 18th century

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Pair of Japanese Style Faceted Yunomi Studio Pottery Cups, Marked old wooden spice crate as it is a tenderThis is a striking pair of Japanese style faceted pottery cups with what I believe is a Yunomi form. Beautifully crafted, one features black horizontal stripes on against rust, the other one a pronounced waist and a rust and cream body. Distinctive from one another but terrific as a pair, these feel great to hold and would make great everyday tea (or coffee) cups, but would also work great as vases or small planters or are just great sculptural