Complete Vintage Bizen Tea Set with Tomobako | Sangiri, Botamochi & Ishihaze Fire Marks | Handmade Japanese Pottery
Discover the quiet elegance of traditional Japanese tea culture with this complete vintage Bizen-yaki tea set, fully handcrafted. The set includes a teapot, yuzamashi, and five matching tea cups - each piece shaped by the kiln’s natural flames and preserved inside its original signed tomobako, a mark of authenticity and craftsmanship.
The surfaces reveal a rich tapestry of sangiri charcoal gradients, warm botamochi fire circles, and delicate ishihaze (stone bursts)-natural signatures formed during the high-temperature wood-firing process. No glaze was applied; instead, the clay, ash, and embers created their own patterns, making each piece completely one-of-a-kind.
Perfect for collectors, Japanese tea practitioners, wabi-sabi interiors, or anyone seeking a timeless, authentic expression of Bizen artistry.
Dimensions
(in wooden box): Length: 20 cm Width: 10 cm Height: 15 cm