Japanese Mino Ware Tenmoku-Style Sencha Tea Set

This is a modern set of five assorted ceramic cups (Senchawan or Kumidashi) presented in a decorative gift box. The calligraphy on the box identifies the contents as Tenmoku Style Bowls (Tenmoku Wan no Utsuwa), while the key identification label on the side indicates that the pieces originate from the Famous Kilns of Mino (Mino no Meiyō).

Origin: Mino Province (Mino-yaki), Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Mino ware is a designation of traditional Japanese craft known for its vast stylistic range.

Function: Designed as shallow cups for the service of liquid-brewed green tea (Sencha) to guests.

Style: The set showcases a variety of glazes, common in contemporary Mino giftware, including:

Tenmoku: The deep black glazes with oil-spot or hare's-fur metallic effects.

Oribe/Shino-style: Cups featuring a rustic white/orange glaze and a contrasting rich green glaze, both hallmark styles of the Mino region.

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