Antique paired fufu-yunomi bowls, Kutani workshops (fufu means "a couple," or "a pair for a couple"); Japan, 20th century. Marked.Comes with an original tomobako (storage case). The cups have lids and are painted in gold and orange with images of chrysanthemums and sages.

Yunomi is a traditional Japanese ceramic teacup without a handle. It is usually tall and traditionally held in both hands. Yunomi are intended for everyday tea drinking, unlike teacups used for the tea ceremony. Fufu-yunomi are dedicated to a married couple ("Husband" and "Wife"), with one cup being larger and the other smaller.