Medium-sized, straight-sided teacups in white, by Tetsuya Ōzawa, from March 2026.

These stunning vessels extend diagonally from a narrow base with a straight side that curves ever-so-slightly at the rim. Precisely thrown from Tokoname's strong, dark clay, and finished with an elegant loop handle, they are light, fine and refined.

We have only two from this series in his signature kofuki glaze in white - sold individually by perfect as a pair.

dimensions
height: 8cm
diameter: 9cm
width: 11.5cm (incl. handle)
base: 5cm
weight: 170g

Nb. this work is handmade and measurements are approximate.

Ceramic teacups.
Handmade in Japan.

See all Ōzawa's teacups, as well as our complete collection by Tetsuya Ōzawa.

Born in 1984, Tetsuya Ōzawa lives and works in the ancient ceramic town of Tokoname, Japan. After studying Fine Arts at Nagoya University, he apprenticed under ceramic master, Yoshikawa Masamichi.

In his work, there is a nod to classicism, restraint and refinement, but with the appearance of lightness and a modern fresh brilliance wrought into his surfaces, which is achieved by his special glazing technique. Building on a traditional kofuki process - whereby white soil is dusted over clay forms after firing - Ōzawa further distresses the surface, resulting in his signature textured finish. Traditionally his palette was restricted to the clay colours of the the region - rust, yellow, white & black, however he's recently added rich greens and blues to magnificent effect.

Read more about Tetsuya Ōzawa.