This elegant little cup belongs to the large Yunomi family. This is a type of handleless ceramic or porcelain cup that the Japanese use on a daily basis. Cylindrical or delicately flared, these vessels are perfect for enjoying brewed tea!
Here, the 5.5 cm-high, 7.5 cm-diameter Yunomi is made of porcelain. This unique, hand-painted piece was accidentally broken and magnified by a 24-carat gold kintsugi restoration.
And as kintsugi is the only restoration technique compatible with food use, it gives this cup a second life, whether for drinking tea, sake or simply admiring it!
Myriam’s view:
I particularly like the beautiful red hue of this antique Yunomi, whose patterns have been patinated by the years and the hands of its successive owners.