Set of 4 Japanese Yunomi tea cups, specifically identified as Arita ware (also known as Imari ware) due to their origin in the Arita region and their traditional blue and white design

Yunomi: are a type of Japanese teacup designed for daily tea drinking, typically cylindrical with a turned foot and no handle, allowing them to be cradled in the hands.

Arita ware: is a traditional Japanese porcelain originating from Arita Town in Saga Prefecture, known for its over 400-year history since the discovery of ceramic stone in 1616. Imari ware: is a European name for Japanese porcelain wares made in Arita and exported from the nearby port of Imari, hence the interchangeable names. The design on these cups, featuring blue patterns on a white background, is characteristic of a style known as "Sometsuke," which is common in Arita/Imari ware.