A beautiful set of teacups made in the distinctive hagi style. Origin of Hagiyaki The origins of Hagi ware can be found in the Engishiki, a thousand years ago, but it wasn't until after Toyodaifuji's invasion of Korea, when Lord Mori Terumoto returned with the brothers Ri Yokō and Ri Kyeong, master craftsmen from Hagi, that Hagi ware gained a reputation as one of the finest works of art in Japan. After that, with the extraordinary patronage of the shogunate and the diligent efforts of successive craftsmen to imitate the style, it eventually reached the highest level of art that was intimately connected to the local climate, and in particular in tea ceremony ware, it was praised as "one pleasure, two connections, three Tang rules," and its true value earned it the highest acclaim throughout the world. The wonders of Hagi ware cannot be summed up in a single word, but the most important thing is its divine touch and the endless variety of kiln changes. In addition to this, the elegant and simple style and the change in color tone that can be seen as the years of use add to the beauty of the piece. Once you get your hands on one, you will develop an attachment that you will not want to let go of, and it is said that you will be led to a state of ecstasy that is supremely immersive in pottery. The cups are 6 cm high and 8 cm wide and in perfect shape. The original box is included.