Vintage Japanese Hakuji Porcelain Yunomi with Tomobako, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0805-1

Vintage Japanese Hakuji Porcelain Yunomi with Tomobako, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0805-1

A luminous white porcelain yunomi with delicate low-relief floral motif, presented in its original signed tomobako wooden box

A yunomi is a traditional Japanese handleless tea cup used for everyday tea drinking -- distinct from the wider chawan used in formal tea ceremony. This refined example is crafted in the hakuji style, meaning pure white porcelain fired to a bright, glassy finish with no added color or painted decoration. Instead, the artisan has encircled the upper body with a continuous low-relief design of grasses, flowers, and trailing vines -- a technique known as moriage or ukibori -- allowing the motif to emerge softly from the gleaming white surface in a quietly sophisticated display of vintage Japanese craft. The cup sits on a neatly trimmed foot ring with a plain white glaze interior, ideal for appreciating the color and clarity of green tea. A faint impressed seal mark is visible on the unglazed base, consistent with studio-produced Japanese vintage ceramics of the Late Showa era.

Today this handcrafted Japanese yunomi is just as compelling outside the tea room as within it. Its compact oval form and all-white wabi-sabi aesthetic make it a natural fit for minimalist decor -- use it as a small flower vase or bud vase on a windowsill, a desk organizer for fine-tipped brushes or pens in a home office, or simply display it alongside the included tomobako box as a curated living room accent. The signed wooden box elevates this piece well beyond a simple cup, making it a particularly thoughtful unique gift for Japanophiles, ceramic collectors, or anyone who appreciates the quiet elegance of Japanese studio pottery. Presented complete with its original tomobako, this is a collector-ready piece that brings warmth and artistry to any modern home.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: High-fired hakuji white porcelain; signed wooden tomobako storage box included
• Use: Yunomi -- traditional Japanese tea cup for everyday green tea service
• Modern Use: Bud vase or small floral display; desktop organizer for brushes or pens; decorative accent displayed with tomobako box
• Features: All-white hakuji glaze; continuous low-relief grass-and-flower motif encircling upper body; small footed base; plain white glaze interior; faint impressed mark on base; accompanied by signed tomobako wooden box with red artist seal
• Dimensions: 2 3/4"Diameter x 3 1/2"H
• Condition: Excellent

A serene example of vintage Japanese studio ceramics -- the hakuji yunomi at its most refined, complete with its original artist box and ready to bring quiet elegance to any modern home or collection.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

All vintage items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.