Japanese-Style Ceramic Tea Cup and Saucer Set with Kanji Calligraphy

This is a two-piece ceramic tea set consisting of a handleless 'yunomi' style cup and a matching oval saucer. The pieces feature a textured, matte-white 'eggshell' finish with a decorative gray speckled band encircling the rim of the cup. The central focus of both pieces is the black kanji calligraphy; the cup features the character '喜' (happiness/joy), while the saucer features '愛' (love) accompanied by the English word 'love' in a simple font to the right. The cup is designed with a tapered base, whereas the saucer is broadly oval with a slight central indentation for stabilizing the vessel. These items appear to be contemporary mass-market decorative stoneware or porcelain, likely produced in the late 20th or early 21st century. The construction shows consistent manufacturing with a uniform glaze application. Condition appears to be excellent with no visible chips, cracks, or staining. The textured surface provides a tactile quality typical of modern minimalist wabi-sabi inspired kitchenware. There are no prominent maker's marks visible on the upper surfaces, suggesting any branding would likely be located on the undersides.