Kutani Ware Mug Cup - Iroe Bird / 九谷焼 マグカップ AP7-0522 it is an understated companion

it is an understated companion to any tea ritual

inspiring wishes such as a safe return home

each made from handpicked first-flush tea leaves grown in Uji

8 cm plate with a warm glaze and a full-moon black net is perfect for tonkatsu (Japanese fried pork cutlet)

8 cm X 10 cm Height

Kutani Ware Mug Cup - Iroe Bird / 九谷焼 マグカップ AP7-0522 it is an understated companionKutani ware () is a traditional craft of Ishikawa prefecture () with a history of over 360 years. The beauty of nature, brilliant colour and fine calligraphy are the key features of this style of Japanese porcelain. The bird and flowering branch seem to float across the mug in a composition that feels almost spontaneous, as though the artist found just the right balance of detail and space. The glaze has that characteristic Kutani restraint: warm,