Red Cat's Back Yunomi Teacup

This is a Mino ware teacup.

The design features a cute cat sitting with its back turned, which is quite charming.

The warm use of pink and brown colors is also lovely.

It’s perfect for tea, but it can also be displayed as a decorative piece. It would make a wonderful gift for any cat lover.

Please note that the appearance and texture may vary slightly from piece to piece. Thank you for your understanding.

Mino ware originated during the Momoyama period, alongside the rise of the tea ceremony, and is primarily produced in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture. It was particularly loved by tea masters during the birth of Japan’s wabi-sabi culture. Notable types of Mino ware include the refined pale yellow Kizeto, the glossy jet-black Setoguro, the soft milky-white Shino ware, and the uniquely green-patterned Oribe ware. Today, Mino ware accounts for more than half of all porcelain tableware produced in Japan.