{"product_id":"kutani-yunomi-cup-pair-iroe-yu-cat-moon-hidamari","title":"Kutani Yunomi Cup Pair — Iroe Yu Cat \u0026 Moon Hidamari Tea Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-painted Kutani ware yunomi (Japanese tea cup) pair\u003c\/strong\u003e from the \u003cstrong\u003e陽だまり (Hidamari \/ 'Sunny Spot') series\u003c\/strong\u003e, crafted by the \u003cstrong\u003e色絵 遊 (Iroe Yu) workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e in Ishikawa, Japan. Two cats — one white, one chestnut — sit shoulder-to-shoulder inside a round white moon-disc reserve, gazing at a single spray of seasonal blossoms: forget-me-nots on the larger cup, plum or cherry on the smaller. The speckled grey ground around the disc is finished in a kohiki-style wash, lending each piece a quiet, refined surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e📐 Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 cups (夫婦湯呑 meoto yunomi — Japanese 'husband-and-wife' pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarger cup:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5 cm diameter × 9.0 cm height (≈2.95″ × 3.54″) — forget-me-not motif\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmaller cup:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5 cm diameter × 8.5 cm height (≈2.56″ × 3.35″) — plum \/ cherry motif\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e TBD on dispatch (supplier silent; will measure on first-unit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stoneware (陶器 tōki), Kutani-yaki lineage — hand-thrown\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kohiki-style speckled grey wash with iron-spot mottling under transparent glaze; dark glossy black interior; cream\/tan unglazed foot-ring clay\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 色絵 (iroe) hand-painted overglaze + raised enamel dot work + gold accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoot mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e red 「遊」 (Yu) workshop seal on both cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox:\u003c\/strong\u003e Printed Kutani gift box with KUTANI brand mark + asanoha (麻の葉) + shippō (七宝) + seigaiha (青海波) traditional patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tri-fold 九谷焼 information brochure\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade by\u003c\/strong\u003e Iroe Yu Workshop \/ Kutani-yaki in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShips in 1–3 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e (ZK own-stock ready-to-ship)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e🏮 Workshop \u0026amp; tradition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKutani ware (九谷焼 \/ kutani-yaki) is a Japanese ceramic tradition from Ishikawa Prefecture, recognised for hand-painted overglaze decoration and the five-colour 五彩 (kutani-gosai) palette. The Iroe Yu workshop — based in the Kutani heartland — works in this lineage, treating each cup as a small painted scene. The Hidamari series has been part of the workshop's catalogue since 2019, distinguished by its kohiki-style grey ground and warm-narrative animal motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e🐱 Pattern \u0026amp; design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hidamari Cat \u0026amp; Moon motif places two seated cats inside a circular reserve, like a winter window or a full moon. The larger cup carries \u003cstrong\u003eforget-me-nots\u003c\/strong\u003e; the smaller a single branch of \u003cstrong\u003eplum or cherry blossom\u003c\/strong\u003e — a seasonal pairing rather than a matched set. Raised enamel dots define each flower, gold accents sit at the centres, and a red painter's seal 遊 (Yu) appears on the foot of every piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e✨ What is a Meoto Yunomi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003emeoto yunomi (夫婦湯呑)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Japanese tea cup pair made in two sizes — traditionally one slightly larger and one slightly smaller, shared between two people at home. The form is a classical wedding and anniversary gift in Japan, representing companionship across daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e🍵 Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDaily Japanese green tea for two (sencha, hojicha, genmaicha, bancha)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTea-corner display: pair on a dark wood tray with a kyusu teapot\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWedding, anniversary, or Father's Day gift — the meoto-yunomi pair is a classical Japanese gifting form\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSlow-tea ritual cup: the kohiki ground and hand-painted moon reserve invite quiet attention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e🧼 Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHand-wash only with mild soap and warm water; rinse and air-dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDo not soak overnight; avoid abrupt temperature changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMicrowave and dishwasher use have not been confirmed by the workshop — use hot water from a kettle or stovetop only\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe slightly out-of-round rim is intentional. Each cup is hand-finished, and the lip follows the painter's touch rather than a mould.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e📌 Reference Conversions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLarger 7.5 cm ≈ 2.95\", 9.0 cm ≈ 3.54\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSmaller 6.5 cm ≈ 2.56\", 8.5 cm ≈ 3.35\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e陽だまり (hidamari) ≈ 'sunlit spot \/ patch of warm sun'\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e夫婦湯呑 (meoto yunomi) ≈ 'husband-and-wife tea cup pair'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout ZenKiln\u003c\/strong\u003e — A Japan-based curator connecting international collectors with Japan's artisan ceramic tradition. We work closely with the kilns, workshops, and makers featured in our shop — each one disclosed in our About section — and hand-pack every piece in Japan for safe delivery worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📦 Ships from Japan, hand-packed for safe delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47697769431270,"sku":"k9-778","price":99.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/DSC8805.webp?v=1779277297","url":"https:\/\/zen-kiln.com\/fr-ca\/products\/kutani-yunomi-cup-pair-iroe-yu-cat-moon-hidamari","provider":"ZenKiln","version":"1.0","type":"link"}