Teacups, Yunomi Style, Lotus Flower Ombré, Set of 2, Vintage Japan 1970s

This pair of vintage Japanese yunomi teacups is painted with a white lotus blossom fading into a soft charcoal-to-white ombré. There is something quietly meditative about these cups before you even fill them.

• Maker: Unmarked (blue Japanese characters on base)
• Materials: Porcelain
• Origin: Japan
• Era: Vintage, 1970s–1980s
• Quantity: Set of 2
• Dimensions: Approx. 2.5" diameter × 3.0" tall
• Condition: Excellent — no cracks, chips, or scratches. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.

This pair of Japanese yunomi — the handleless cups made for slow, contemplative drinking — carries a simple, elegant pattern: a white lotus blossom with a golden center and fine brown pistils, trailing along a vine of broad green leaves to a delicate bud. The background fades in a soft ombré from deep charcoal at the rim to near-white at the base. Both are finished with a slim gold rim and a small foot; the bases bear blue Japanese characters.

A serene gift for the tea lover, the collector of Japanese ceramics, or anyone drawn to objects that hold a little stillness. Beyond tea, they work beautifully as small dessert cups, beer taster or flight sampler cups, sake cups, or votive holders for a soft, ambient glow.

Yunomi cups are a staple of everyday Japanese tea drinking, prized for their simplicity and the way a single motif — here, the lotus, a flower long associated with purity and calm in Japanese and Buddhist symbolism — can carry meaning without ornament.

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