Kyo-yaki (Kyoto ware) is a type of Japanese pottery traditionally from Kyoto, Japan. Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan, has been the center of Japanese culture for over a thousand years, and Kyo-yaki is a reflection of that heritage. It is known for refined design and styles ranging from tea ceremony wares to decorative objects.
Presented is a set of three Kyo-yaki tea cups. Each one with the zodiac signs - Horse and Pig. In the Japanese zodiac system, each year is associated with a particular animal sign, and these signs are believed to influence the personality and fate of individuals born in those years.
There are some signs of wear and stains due to age and use. Please refer to the photographs also for the item's condition. The dimensions shown are for the tea bowl with the picture of the horse.
