Yunomi – Miyako Wasure

Pretty yunomi with Miyako Wasure pattern.
A yunomi is a tall form of Japanese teacup, typically made of ceramic, in this case it is Mino ware, and without a handle.

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Miyako is the Japanese word for capital.
Miyako Wasure (都忘れ), on the other hand, is a flower. The cultivated variety of Japanese aster with its blue-violet flowers blooms from April to June. This hardy perennial is a popular garden flower in Japan.