Japanese Shinoware Ceramic Yunomi Teacup Vtg Pottery Bamboo Red Brown TC349 Shogi Crack on the lid

Crack on the lid

A katsuobushi shaving tool for shaving hard and dry bonito sticks to make Bonito flakes

Japanese lacquered bamboo basket

2  cm tall

The back of the cloth is worn out

Japanese Shinoware Ceramic Yunomi Teacup Vtg Pottery Bamboo Red Brown TC349 Shogi Crack on the lidJapanese Shinoware Ceramic Yunomi Teacup This vintage Japanese Shinoware teacup is glazed an ivory white with trademark Shino orangeish brown accents. It features sharp bamboo leaves as a design. The surface texture is pocked, but smooth to the touch and easy to hold. This small cup is called yunomi or a smaller, more cylindrical cup made for serving and drinking sencha (standard looseleaf tea). These cups are typically brought to guest in one's home,