Hagi-yaki Tea Cups, Set of 5, with Wooden Box *Writing on the box* - Quantity: Set of 5 - Material: Ceramic - Color: Pale pink and white - Accessories: Wooden box Size: Diameter 9cm, Height 6.5cm These are new, unused items from my parents' home, stored for a long time. I took them out of the box for the first time to take these photos. The box has "Hagi-yaki tea set" written on it by my mother. These are Hagi-yaki tea cups with a warm texture and gentle design. (Main characteristics of Hagi-yaki tea cups:) Texture of the clay: Hagi-yaki uses clay with a rough, less-compacted firing, which gives it a warm, earthy texture. Hagi's "Seven Transformations": As you use the pottery, fine cracks (called "kan-nyu") appear on the surface, and tea or sake seeps into them, changing the color of the vessel. This phenomenon is called "Hagi's Seven Transformations" and is highly valued by Hagi-yaki enthusiasts. Split Foot: Many Hagi-yaki tea cups have a "split foot," where part of the foot (the base of the tea cup) is cut away. Simple Design: Hagi-yaki is characterized by its simple design that makes the most of the clay's texture, with little decoration such as painting. Water Absorption: Hagi-yaki clay is absorbent, and water may seep out when you first start using it, but this will settle down with use. Heat Retention: It has high heat retention and can keep tea and food warm. Thank you for looking.