Beautifully crafted vintage Japanese Sometsuke (blue and white) lidded tea mug featuring the traditional Karakusa (vine/scroll) and floral motif. This is a complete 3-piece set consisting of the tall mug, a matching ceramic tea strainer/infuser, and a fitted lid.

The bottom is hand-signed with the potter’s mark for the Mineji (峰次) kiln, a mark associated with quality Japanese stoneware and studio pottery.

Features

• Complete Set: Includes the mug, the internal ceramic infuser (perfect for loose-leaf tea), and the lid to keep your tea hot while steeping.

• Artisanal Quality: Features intricate, hand-applied indigo blue scrollwork on a light greyish-blue speckled background.

• Functional Design: The lid can be flipped over and used as a saucer to hold the strainer once your tea has finished brewing.

• Origin: Authentic Japanese Studio Pottery (Mineji Kiln).