Kutani Ware Mug Cup - Iroe Bird / 九谷焼 マグカップ ひのき吉野棚 Grown in Sakai City

Grown in Sakai City

slightly textured

This heart-shaped matcha bowl is finished in a muted red with a gentle grey undertone

rendered in shades of blue and green

Kutani Ware Mug Cup - Iroe Bird / 九谷焼 マグカップ ひのき吉野棚 Grown in Sakai CityKutani 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,