Kutani Tougetsu Iris Yunomi monpe all clay is sourced in

all clay is sourced in the local area and is similar to that used by Kiyomizu potters in Kyoto

The left hand is held in the gyan mudra

In 2002 she received the Kyoto City Traditional Industrial Technology Distinguished Service Award

The lid is carved with a flower motif and the interior is lacquered black

They also come with two turmeric coloured wrapping cloths for when the cups are not in use

Kutani Tougetsu Iris Yunomi monpe all clay is sourced in*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a pair of Kutani ware yunomi made around 20 years ago by Kutani Tougetsu. They are made of porcelain and the front of each cup is decorated with hand painted irises. In Japan irises bloom from early to mid summer and are associated with the annual rainy season. Their elegant blooms can be found in parks and gardens across