Teacup with Lid - Noir Urushi (OUT OF STOCK)

Ryuji Mitani for Nalata Nalata

• Introduction

  I am a Noir Teacup with Lid. Small in size, infinite in depth. My darkness reveals every reflection, every pour of tea.

   

• Curator's Notes 

  We feel incredibly honored to work with Ryuji Mitani each time he joins us for an exhibition, and one of our favorite parts of this ongoing relationship is developing a collaborative piece together. For this year’s Contained Vessels exhibition, we asked Mitani-san to create something deeply tied to our everyday lives: lidded drinking vessels to keep beverages warm.

  The result is two cups that are as thoughtful as they are beautiful — one tall, White Urushi Coffee Cup with Lid and a smaller, Noir Teacup with Lid. The white cup is perfect for coffee, designed for those mornings when life is moving quickly and we find ourselves coming and going, setting down a cup and returning to it later. The snug-fitting lid has just the right amount of weight to help retain heat, and the hand-brushed urushi surface brings out subtle, delicate strokes that will grow richer with use.

  The noir teacup, smaller, has deeply faceted carving beneath layers of black lacquer that catch the light like a cut gemstone. Both designs feature Mitani-san's signature chisel marks, highlighting the honesty of the material and the maker’s hand. Over time, they will develop a patina. They are truly a record of daily rituals with each sip, reflecting the beauty of living with an object that only grows more meaningful with age.

   

  Noir Teacup with Lid was curated by Stevenson Aung

   

• Designer/Maker 

   

  Maker: Ryuji Mitani

   

  Designer: Ryuji Mitani

   

• Specifications

  Dimensions: 3.4" (w) or 3.4" (l) x 2.8" (h) or 85mm (w) x 85mm (l) x 70 mm (h)

   

  Weight:  3.0 oz or 85 g

   

  Materials: Mountain Cherry Wood, Urushi Lacquer

   

• Details
  • Handcrafted in Matsumoto, Japan
  • A special exclusive collaboration between Ryuji Mitani and Nalata Nalata
    
  • Underside of cup features a gently beveled edge
    
  • Lid fits snugly with a nice weight for heat retention
    
  • Ryuji Mitani's signature on underside of cup
  • Food-safe finish
    
  • Do not soak urushi lacquered pieces in water for prolonged periods
    
  • Wash with a soft sponge and mild dish soap
  • Rinse with warm water
    
  • Wipe with a cloth and dry well
    
  • Do not machine dish wash
    
  • Do not microwave
    
  • Each piece is unique and will have variations  
  • Urushi lacquer will patina and change in texture and color with time and use
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