Pair of Japanese Style Faceted Yunomi Studio Pottery Cups, Marked plug What I am not certain

What I am not certain of is whether there is an intended function for the opening in the front of the body

I think it is absolutely stunning

a cylindrical box with domed lid and wonderful proportions--so pretty

The platter is signed on the bottom in glaze

43” wide x 100” long

Pair of Japanese Style Faceted Yunomi Studio Pottery Cups, Marked plug What I am not certainThis is a striking pair of Japanese style faceted pottery cups with what I believe is a Yunomi form. Beautifully crafted, one features black horizontal stripes on against rust, the other one a pronounced waist and a rust and cream body. Distinctive from one another but terrific as a pair, these feel great to hold and would make great everyday tea (or coffee) cups, but would also work great as vases or small planters or are just great sculptural