Handmade Japanese teacup by the brand Hakusan, 180ml.
Approximately 7.5×7.5cm
The "yunomi" (steamed teacup), an essential item on the dining table, beautifully accentuates the color of the tea against the glossy white porcelain.
Hakusan Porcelain Co, Ltd. was founded in 1779 in Hasami, Nagasaki Prefecture, and has existed in its current form since 1958.
The city of Hasami has a 400-year tradition of pottery production, and many companies are still active, mainly producing teacups and teapots . The local porcelain is known for its translucency and whiteness. The designer Masahiro Mori, one of Japan's well-known figures in design and design, has drawn the design line for Hakusan for the past 40 years, which has made Hakusan the leading porcelain manufacturer in post-war Japan. The company has a long history of producing high quality porcelain products and has been awarded awards such as "Good Design" and "Long Life Design" awards. Hakusan porcelain is an example of the simple elegance of Japanese design.