Pair of Japanese Style Faceted Yunomi Studio Pottery Cups, Marked old wooden spice crate with 4 holes evenly spaced

with 4 holes evenly spaced around the top perimeter

And I really love the long

but presume it dates from the first half of the 20th century

possibly dating from as early as the late 18th century

and the wonderfully bold black that follows the incised lines around wings

Pair of Japanese Style Faceted Yunomi Studio Pottery Cups, Marked old wooden spice crate with 4 holes evenly spacedThis is a striking pair of Japanese style faceted pottery cups with what I believe is a Yunomi form. Beautifully crafted, one features black horizontal stripes on against rust, the other one a pronounced waist and a rust and cream body. Distinctive from one another but terrific as a pair, these feel great to hold and would make great everyday tea (or coffee) cups, but would also work great as vases or small planters or are just great sculptural