Two tea cup set Kage Ao with linen wrapped tea sampler fitted into sectioned wooden box
Two tea cup set Kage Ao with linen wrapped tea sampler fitted into sectioned wooden box
Japanese tea cup set Kage Ao packaged in wooden box signed by artist Yoshito Takenishi
Kage-Ao tea set box wrapped in linen furoshiki
Two cup tea set Kage Ao raised glazed areas in blue over dark brown glaze natural off-white clay color
Two cup Japanese tea set Kage-Ao Takenishi’s etched signature on the lower side near the base
Linen wrapped Sugimoto Tea Sampler consists of 5 Matcha Genmai 5 Matcha Sencha tea bags 5 Matcha sticks
Inside Japanese Ceramic tea Kage Ao cups browns blues natural clay color of the cup
Japanese tea cups Kage-Ao Takenishi’s etched signature
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Kage Ao ceramic tea cup set valentines day or anniversary gift
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Kage Ao Tea Set | Japanese Ceramic

$198.00

In Japan, two cup tea sets are commonly given as an anniversary or wedding gift.  This Japanese tea set includes two Kage Ao Tea Cups and our linen-cotton blend furoshiki wrapped Sugimoto Tea Sampler Package, all contained in a specially-made custom wooden box and wrapped in a traditional cloth.

Kage Ao's glazing process consists of several steps where Takenishi polishes only certain glaze colors so that one color/texture creates a backdrop for an opposing color/texture. The result of the unsanded portion after firing are crystallized fractures in the glaze which radiate interest and beauty.  The glaze designs are inspired by the flow of spring water between rocks.  

Takenishi's pieces are shaped and painted individually, each with slight variations that make each piece unique. Linen-cotton wrap and furoshiki color and material may vary.

Made in Japan, Ehime Prefecture

Artist: Yoshito Takenishi

Approximate Overall Dimensions:
Cups:  3.75" dia x 3" h
(10.5 fluid oz)

Care: Handwash and air dry only.

Note: Because each piece is handmade, the color and shape of each cup is slightly different and may not exactly match the image displayed on your browser.

Sugimoto Tea Sampler package

This linen-cotton packaged tea sampler includes 5 Matcha Sencha, 5 Matcha Genmaicha , and 5 Matcha Sticks from the Sugimoto Tea Company who have made quality teas for over 50 years in Shizuoka, Japan. Description of teas and brewing instructions included.  Linen-cotton wrapped Tea Sampler package can also be purchased separately.