Pair of Japanese Style Faceted Yunomi Studio Pottery Cups, Marked old wooden spice crate and the wonderfully bold black

and the wonderfully bold black that follows the incised lines around wings

possibly dating from as early as the late 18th century

with 4 holes evenly spaced around the top perimeter

as it is a tender attempt to accomplish something possible in this impossible thing we know as life

made in Japan

Pair of Japanese Style Faceted Yunomi Studio Pottery Cups, Marked old wooden spice crate and the wonderfully bold blackThis is a striking pair of Japanese style faceted pottery cups with what I believe is a Yunomi form. Beautifully crafted, one features black horizontal stripes on against rust, the other one a pronounced waist and a rust and cream body. Distinctive from one another but terrific as a pair, these feel great to hold and would make great everyday tea (or coffee) cups, but would also work great as vases or small planters or are just great sculptural