Japanese Porcelain Chawan-mushi Cups with Lid and Spoon, 3.2 x H3.8 Inches, 8.1 Fluid Ounces, Tokusa Pattern Mino Ware, Set of 2, from Japan M1975

Chawan-mushi is made from non-sweet egg custard and full of fillings such as shrimps and shiitake mushrooms which is one of the Japanese cuisines and very popular food in Japan. You can also use this cup for tea, soup, ice cream, dipping sauce,or any small side dish. Comes with the matched lid that helps to keep the dish warm and look special. Minoware refers to the great tradition and classical style of Japanese pottery. With a long history dating back over 1300 years, it is both an art form and a functional craft that produces practical items for daily use.Today the Mino region still produces over 50% of the pottery made in Japan. In the rich and complex world of Japanese arts and aesthetics, Minoyaki is of great cultural value. About tokusa pattern: The tokusa pattern refers to a vertical stripe pattern, and has its roots in the Tokusa clan. It is a pattern that has been loved since the Edo period (1603-1868) as a symbol of prosperity and growth because of its straight growth. Tokusa is based on a fern belonging to the family Toxopodiaceae. Tokusa is a plant that has neither flowers nor leaves, but only a stem that grows straight up. The many stalks of tokusa grow in abundance in the yards of Japanese houses. In the old days, it was said that if you polished gold withtokusa, it would polish the luster and make it shinier, and even today it is said to be an auspicious pattern that invites good fortune.

• Material: Porcelain Texture Glossy, Microwave-safe and dishwasher-safe no oven or direct fire. Lead free.