colon - Tear Drop Yunomi/Tea Cup (White Porcelain)
It takes a moment to understand the shape — and then you can't unsee it.
This is the colon yunomi from MIYAMA, made in Mizunami, Gifu — a ceramics hub within the broader Mino-yaki tradition. The form is a teardrop turned upright: narrow at the base, widening toward the rim, with a silhouette that feels slightly surprising and entirely comfortable once the tea is inside. The colon series holds 95ml — a size that encourages small pours, savoring rather than gulping. Learn more about Mino ware at Tea Ware: Mino Ware.
A quiet statement piece that works equally well for tea and conversation.
| Type | Yunomi |
|---|---|
| Material | Porcelain |
| Ware Style | Mino-yaki |
| Kiln | MIYAMA |
| Origin | Mizunami, Gifu |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Capacity | 95ml |
| Diameter | 80mm |
| Height | 56mm |
| Care Instructions | Hand wash only |
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Founded in 1977 in Mizunami, Gifu Prefecture — the heart of Mino-yaki ceramic production — MIYAMA has spent nearly five decades mastering the art of slip casting, shaping liquid porcelain in plaster molds to achieve forms that are both precise and quietly expressive.
Under second-generation director Hideyuki Matsuzaki, the studio pursues a guiding philosophy: design pieces that invite you to imagine the moment of use. Good Design Award recognition for the KOWAKE (2004), column (2006), and isola/sasasa (2010) series reflects a body of work that pairs gentle humor with careful craft — tableware that earns a place in everyday life without demanding attention.