Pair of Japanese Style Faceted Yunomi Studio Pottery Cups, Marked old wooden spice crate to be Raymond - and

to be Raymond - and drawn many stars

Considering title

possibly dating from as early as the late 18th century

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

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

Pair of Japanese Style Faceted Yunomi Studio Pottery Cups, Marked old wooden spice crate to be Raymond - andThis 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