Obori Soma Ware Double Layer Horse Pair Tea Cup / 大堀相馬焼 ペアカップ 湯呑 D47 finished in a lustrous crimson

finished in a lustrous crimson glaze that glows vividly against white semi-porcelain clay

This is Kutani at its most generous

Whether you’re arranging a single stem or a full seasonal display

and it is popular in Japanese tea ceremonies due to its claim and tranquillity appearance

Obori Soma Ware Double Layer Horse Pair Tea Cup / 大堀相馬焼 ペアカップ 湯呑 D47 finished in a lustrous crimsonFor more than 350 years, Obori Soma ware () has been crafted in Namie, Fukushima, Japan. It is recognised by three distinctive features: a hand painted galloping horse inspired by the regions centuries old horse culture; a soft, bluish celadon glaze covered with a delicate network of fine crackles known as *aohibi*, or blue crackle; and its remarkable double walled construction. By joining two vessels together before firing, artisans create a hollow