Yoshidaya Sakura and Bird Yunomi Japanese Teacup Pair

This pair of yunomi teacups is decorated in the Yoshidaya style, with a colorful bird resting on a blooming sakura branch against a yellow backdrop. Gold accents and warm-toned tree leaves add further visual appeal, standing out beautifully against the yellow vessel. Along the inner rim, a delicate cluster of cherry blossoms offers a charming hidden detail, while rustic brown edging provides subtle definition.

Designed to hold a generous serving of your favorite beverage, each cup retains the warmth of your tea. The pair includes one large and one smaller cup. A softly rounded base sits comfortably in the hand, while the gently flared lip creates a smooth, pleasant mouthfeel for an enjoyable tea experience. 

Bizan Kiln

Founded in the late Meiji era, Bizan Kiln is devoted to bringing the vivid colors and enduring appeal of Kutani ware into the present day. Every piece is meticulously hand-painted by skilled artisans, whose careful work gives each vessel subtle variations and a character of its own.

Carefully layered pigments create rich surfaces with gentle depth. From designs inspired by masters such as Hokusai to charming animal and floral motifs, the kiln’s creations reveal a wide range of expression, with vibrant color and assured brushwork bringing each motif vividly to life.

Kutani ware is a traditional Japanese porcelain from the Kaga region in Ishikawa Prefecture, with a history spanning over 350 years. Known for its vibrant overglaze enamel designs and use of five signature colors, known as Kutani gosai—navy blue, red, purple, green, and yellow pigments. This timeless craft has continuously evolved through generations of artisans who balance innovation with a deep respect for tradition. 

Kutani ware exhibits a diverse range of distinctive styles, shaped by evolving artistic tastes over the centuries. Styles such as ko-Kutani, with its bold colors, geometric patterns, and painterly detail, and akae-saibyo, marked by ultra-fine red lines. Many pieces feature traditional Japanese motifs, such as kacho (flowers and birds) and sansui (landscapes), offering a timeless glimpse into the beauty of nature and the seasons.