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White Camellia Cup and Saucer
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Ceramic • 230cc (7.8 oz) • Made in Japan
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The White Camellia Cup and Saucer is a ceramic tea or coffee set made in Japan. The cup holds 230cc (7.8 oz), with a matching saucer sized for everyday serving. Its Mino ware character and floral camellia motif make it a practical piece for quiet daily use or a thoughtful table setting.
Why You’ll Love It
Enjoy tea or coffee in a 230cc cup with a matching saucer.
Ceramic construction gives the set a grounded, everyday feel.
Made in Japan as Mino ware from Gifu Prefecture.
White camellia decoration adds a gentle floral accent.
Hand wash care helps preserve the glaze and finish.
The White Camellia Cup and Saucer is a ceramic set made in Japan in the Mino ware tradition of Gifu Prefecture. It includes one cup and one matching saucer for tea, coffee, or other everyday drinks.
The cup holds 7.8 fl oz (230 cc). The cup measures approximately 3.5" (9.5 cm) in diameter and 4.7" (12 cm) in height, and the saucer measures approximately 5.9" (15 cm) in diameter and 0.8" (2 cm) in height.
White camellia decoration gives the set a calm floral look, while the ceramic body and hand-applied glaze bring subtle variation to each piece. It is a practical choice for daily use and a thoughtful option for gifting.
Care for it by hand washing with mild soap and a soft sponge, then allowing it to air dry completely. Keep it out of the microwave and dishwasher, and avoid sudden temperature changes.
Product Information
Dimensions:
Cup: Approx. 3.5 in (D) x 4.7 in (H) / 9.5 cm (D) x 12 cm (H)
Saucer: Approx. 5.9 in (D) x 0.8 in (H) / 15 cm (D) x 2 cm (H)
Capacity:
Cup: 7.8 fl oz / 230 cc
Material/Components: Ceramic
Country of Origin: Japan
Care instructions
Care Instructions for White Camellia Cup and Saucer
- Gently hand wash with mild soap and a soft sponge; avoid abrasive materials.
- Allow to air dry completely before storing.
- Store in a dry place, ideally in the original box to protect from scratches.
- Do not use in the microwave or dishwasher to maintain the integrity of the glaze.
- Avoid exposure to extreme temperature changes to prevent cracking.
Respecting the craftsmanship of this Mino ware piece ensures its beauty and longevity for years to come.
Artisan & Craft
This cup and saucer is made in Japan in the Mino ware tradition of Gifu Prefecture. Mino ware has a long pottery history, and this piece reflects that craft through its ceramic body and hand-applied glaze.
Note
The hand-applied glaze may result in slight variation from piece to piece. Hand wash only; do not use in the microwave or dishwasher.
Questions About This Piece
What comes with this set?
One cup and one matching saucer are included.
What is it best used for?
It works well for tea, coffee, or other hot drinks when you want a smaller ceramic cup with a saucer.
How should I care for it?
Hand wash gently with mild soap and a soft sponge, then let it air dry completely. Avoid the microwave and dishwasher.
Does it have a traditional Japanese craft background?
Yes. It is made in Japan in the Mino ware tradition from Gifu Prefecture.
Mino ware · Gifu, Japan
Mino ware: 1,300 years of ceramic innovation
Mino ware comes from the Tono region of Gifu Prefecture, one of Japan's most important ceramic-producing areas. Over centuries, kilns in the region developed a remarkable range of styles, from restrained Shino and Oribe pieces tied to tea culture to everyday tableware for modern Japanese homes. Rather than being defined by a single look, Mino ware is known for that diversity. A ceramic tradition that has continued to evolve with the way people actually live and eat.
Mino ware, or Minoyaki, is the broad ceramic
tradition associated with the Mino region of
present-day Gifu Prefecture. Rather than describing
one fixed aesthetic, the name encompasses ceramics
with a wide range of forms, glazes and decorative
approaches developed across the region over more
than 1,300 years.
Why is Mino ware so diverse?
Mino developed as a large ceramic-producing region
rather than around one narrowly defined style.
Generations of potters experimented with different
clays, firing methods, shapes and glazes, creating
a tradition in which rustic tea wares, expressive
glazes and practical everyday tableware can all
belong to the same ceramic family.
What are Shino and Oribe?
Shino and Oribe are two of the best-known ceramic
traditions associated with Mino. Shino is celebrated
for its soft white glaze, subtle texture and often
understated decoration, while Oribe is known for
expressive forms and distinctive green, black and
painted surfaces. Together with Kiseto and Setoguro,
they are closely associated with the celebrated
Momoyama-period tea ceramics of the Mino region.
Where is Mino ware made?
Mino ware is produced primarily in the Tōnō area
of eastern Gifu Prefecture, including major ceramic
centres such as Tajimi, Toki and Mizunami.
The region remains one of Japan's most important
centres of ceramic and tableware production today.
