The teabowl (Yunomi) is a Japanese teacup for daily tea drinking. A larger teabowl (Chawan) is used in a more formal traditional tea ceremony. Both have a long tradition, evolving into a variety of styles and shapes that are usually cylindrical with a turned foot. Without a handle, yunomi are ideal for cradling in your hands to savour the warmth and aroma of your chosen drink.

The yunomi or teabowl has become an important form for potters outside Japan - particularly those in the West, who use its deceptive simplicity to explore their skills and creativity. In the West, the teabowl is seen as a playful drinking vessel for anything from water to wine, yet it still embodies its original noble function as a piece of pottery that is used, and loved, every day.

Explore a diverse collection below, from a variety of potters.