{"product_id":"tb161-mino-yaki-japanese-tea-cups-美濃焼","title":"TB161 - Mino-yaki Japanese Tea Cups 美濃焼","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"570\"\u003eThis pair of \u003cstrong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"50\"\u003eMino-yaki (美濃焼) Japanese tea cups\u003c\/strong\u003e reflects the quiet strength and everyday beauty for which Mino ware is known. Thrown in a gently flared cylindrical form, the cups sit comfortably in the hand, balancing practicality with a refined, understated presence. The surfaces contrast naturally: one finished in a warm, iron-rich brown with a soft ash-like glaze flowing over the rim, and the other in a pale, speckled off-white accented by a subtle olive-toned glaze. These variations highlight the individuality of each cup while maintaining harmony as a set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"973\"\u003eThe glazes show the hallmark textures of Mino-yaki—soft granulation, natural pooling, and gentle color transitions created by the firing process. Inside, the smooth glazed interiors enhance the drinking experience, while the exterior retains a more tactile, earthy feel. This contrast embodies the wabi-sabi aesthetic, celebrating natural irregularity and the marks of the kiln rather than perfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1372\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAccompanied by the original care note, these cups were intended for daily use and enjoyment, whether for tea, sake, or other beverages. They are well suited to both modern and traditional settings, offering a calm, grounded presence on the table. As with many Mino-yaki pieces, their beauty deepens over time through use, making them not only functional vessels but companions in everyday rituals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 7 x 7 x 10cm (Each Cup)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56225494204747,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/temple_03b02169-2fa9-4241-9f85-ec8269f47c05.jpg?v=1767528092","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/products\/tb161-mino-yaki-japanese-tea-cups-%e7%be%8e%e6%bf%83%e7%84%bc","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}