{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-couple-s-tea-cup-set-by-tsuruta-yoshiro","title":"Vintage Japanese Couple’s Tea Cup Set by Tsuruta Yoshirō","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"5912\" data-end=\"6058\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA pair of vintage Karatsu-yaki yunomi by potter Tsuruta Yoshirō of Karatsu Tōen’s Hiari-an kiln in Saga Prefecture, Japan.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6380\" data-end=\"6729\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe two cups are traditionally arranged as a matched \u003cstrong data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"68\"\u003ekumi-yunomi\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"89\"\u003emeoto-yunomi\u003c\/strong\u003e set, with one cup slightly larger than the other. \u003cem data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"147\"\u003eMeoto\u003c\/em\u003e means “married couple” in Japanese, and these complementary tea-cup sets are traditionally given as wedding or anniversary gifts, symbolising companionship and harmony between two people. They are presented in their original divided wooden box and accompanied by the kiln’s original paper leaflet, which describes the earthy materials, wood-ash glaze and historic Karatsu pottery traditions that inspired the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6731\" data-end=\"6913\"\u003eThe leaflet identifies the maker as Tsuruta Yoshirō of Karatsu Tōen and Hiari-an. Its five-digit postal code suggests a late Shōwa-period date, most likely around the 1970s or 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7030\" data-end=\"7294\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"7030\" data-end=\"7041\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Imari, Saga Prefecture, Japan\u003cbr data-start=\"7071\" data-end=\"7074\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"7074\" data-end=\"7085\"\u003ePotter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tsuruta Yoshirō, 鶴田芳朗\u003cbr data-start=\"7107\" data-end=\"7110\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"7110\" data-end=\"7119\"\u003eKiln:\u003c\/strong\u003e Karatsu Tōen \/ Hiari-an, 唐津陶苑・日在庵\u003cbr data-start=\"7153\" data-end=\"7156\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"7156\" data-end=\"7166\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e E-Karatsu, 絵唐津\u003cbr data-start=\"7181\" data-end=\"7184\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"7184\" data-end=\"7195\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Shōwa, estimated 1970s–1980s\u003cbr data-start=\"7229\" data-end=\"7232\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"7232\" data-end=\"7245\"\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two yunomi, original wooden box, and kiln leaflet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7030\" data-end=\"7294\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent vintage condition with light age-related wear to the wooden box and paper leaflet. No chips, cracks or repairs noted. Subtle variations and firing marks are characteristic of handmade Karatsu pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kami Home ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47672930861233,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/2800\/1201\/files\/P1001424.jpg?v=1783264442","url":"https:\/\/kamihome.com.au\/products\/vintage-japanese-couple-s-tea-cup-set-by-tsuruta-yoshiro","provider":"Kami Home ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}