Kohiki Coffee Cup-Saucer
A cup and saucer for a relaxing break time.
A wide variety of pottery Mino ware is produced in Higashi Mino in Gifu Prefecture.
Mino ware has a long history and tradition, dating back to more than 1,300 years ago. The technique of Sue ware was originally introduced from the Korean peninsula, and which was subsequently perfected in the Heian Period in the 10th century for the making of ash-glazed ceramics known as shirashi (white porcelain). At this time, the number of kilns increased, and the area became a full-fledged pottery production center.
From the Azuchi-Momoyama period to the early Edo period (1603-1867), pottery reflecting the style of tea ceremony masters became popular as tea ceremony was increasingly well liked. In the early Showa period (1926-1989), the demand for high-end product grew, and technology improved markedly along with increased mechanization.
Kilns were changed from charcoal kilns to heavy oil kilns to shuttle gas kilns to tunnel kilns, and roller hearth kilns. This gave rise to mass production which yielded more stable quality products. Fortunately, Mino ware was not affected by the war, and it now represents the largest share of tableware production in Japan: about 51% of domestically produced western tableware, and about 58% of Japanese tableware, and about 41% of tile production. A wide variety of pottery Mino ware is now produced in Higashi Mino in Gifu Prefecture.
Capacity/Size: 170cc (80% full)/Cup – 9.5 x 12 x 7(H) cm; Saucer – 12.5 x 12.5 x 3.5 (H) cm
Material: Pottery
Place of Manufacture: Japan
