Hi, wanted to post this to a few different subs to try and find out about these cups. My roommate gifted them to me, he got them from his mom who I believe found them at a thrift store. They’re super neat looking and I can’t read the paper that came with them so I can’t tell if they are made for a specific drink/purpose. If anyone has any info I’d gladly appreciate it. Thanks!
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They look like meoto yunomi tea cups to me, but admittedly I also can’t read the leaflet. Traditionally given as a wedding gift, the larger cup for the husband, the smaller for the wife.
They are called “hagiyaki” from western japan.
Its history go back about 400yrs ago.
additional information:
Two big letters top of the box ,”湯呑”
means a cup for drinking japanese tea.
湯 means hot water.
å‘‘ means cup.
Of course you can enjoy coffee with them.
Try it!
I’m Japanese I was read this paper but I couldn’t know in detail cuz it’s too calligraphy. I could read this is the Hagi-Yaki, which is about 400 year ago started roots of pottery. Of course this cup is current age made, not curio I think. I’m glad to you help if this help you.
P.S: oh I didn’t realize already answer bellow comment. sorry.