They do not however give any indication of their final color which only develops when fired under a glaze. Applying a weak mixture of oxide and water onto a textured surface and then sponging off the surplus will leave a residue of oxide in the texture and often produces very attractive results under a transparent or white glaze.
Each of these tea cups stands at 4 1/2 inches tall and has a base 2 inches in diameter. Together, the lot weighs 4 pounds 6 ounces. Each of these tea cups appears to be free of cracks, chips, and crazing.
The colors on each are vibrant as is the unique oxide pattern. The item "7 PORCELAIN JAPANESE TEA CUPS Blue White Japan Mixed Oxide Countryside Vintage" is in sale since Tuesday, February 21, 2012. This item is in the category "Pottery & Glass\Pottery & China\China & Dinnerware\Made in Japan".The seller is "gimbler" and is located in El Segundo, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.