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What is a Japanese tea cup called?

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What is a Japanese tea cup called?
Japanese tea cups are usually called Yunomi, which are cylindrical in shape. They do not have any handles. These tea cups are made of ceramic materials and are the most common tea cups used in Japan. Grab your unique Yunomi tea cups on 1stDibs today.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
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Japanese Cup of Sake 1960s Showa Porcelain Landscape of ISE
Located in Paris, FR
This is a small cup for drinking sake. It is called Ochoko in Japanese. It was made in showa era
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Decorative Art

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Porcelain

Japanese Cup of Sake 1970s Showa Porcelain Flower and Leaves Kutani ware
Located in Paris, FR
This is a small cup for drinking sake. It is called Ochoko in Japanese. It was made in showa era
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Cup of Sake 1970s Showa Porcelain poem and landscape Kutani ware
Located in Paris, FR
This is a small cup for drinking sake. It is called Ochoko in Japanese. It was made in showa era
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 7 Antique Japanese Cups or Tea Bowls Meiji Period Porcelain Eggshell
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century, 20th
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20th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Lagardo Tackett for Schmid — Orange Demitasse Cup & Saucer Set
By Lagardo Tackett, A. Schmidt
Located in Chicago, IL
with the maker’s stamp and remains unused. Includes original box label: – Made in Japan.” Cups: 4" H
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Lagardo Tackett for Schmid — White Demitasse Cup & Saucer Set
By Lagardo Tackett, A. Schmidt
Located in Chicago, IL
: “China P 34 – Made in Japan.” Cups: 4" H × 1.25" Dia Saucers: 3.75" Dia × 0.5" H A beautiful example of
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

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