{"title":"Antique Kutani Ware","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique Kutani ware (九谷焼) — distinctive overglaze enamel porcelain from Ishikawa Prefecture, recognizable by its bold five-color palette (kutani-no-go-saiei): green, yellow, purple, dark blue, and red. Antique pieces span Ko-Kutani (Old Kutani, 17th century), the Saiko Kutani revival (early 1800s), and the Meiji-era export Kutani that won prizes at world's fairs.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kutani-double-paw-maneki-neko","title":"Kutani Maneki Neko Lucky Cat — Chōhō Kiln Both Paws Up Hanazono 12cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKutani Maneki Neko, Both Paws Up — Chōhō Kiln \"Hanazono\" (Flower Garden) Lucky Cat 12cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA hand-painted Kutani-yaki lucky cat figurine by \u003cstrong\u003eChōhō Kiln (九谷 長峰; the kanji is also read Nagamine)\u003c\/strong\u003e, distributed by 九谷焼の陶寿堂 (Tōjudō) in Komatsu, Ishikawa Prefecture — the historical heart of Kutani-yaki.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe both-paws-raised form\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe familiar one-paw maneki neko comes in two well-known variants: the right paw raised \u003cem\u003e\"calls in good fortune (福)\"\u003c\/em\u003e and the left paw raised \u003cem\u003e\"calls in customers (商売繁盛).\"\u003c\/em\u003e The both-paws-up version pictured here brings the two together — read in shop culture as inviting both flows at once, a small gesture that suits a new business, a new home, or a desk that could use a little more luck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Hanazono\" (Flower Garden) decoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround the cat's body, Chōhō Kiln has piped the outlines of a flower garden in raised slip — a Kutani technique called \u003cem\u003e盛り絵 (mori-e)\u003c\/em\u003e — and filled them with overglaze enamel:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePink rose on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOrange peony \/ chrysanthemum medallions on the sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYellow daisy and blue chrysanthemum rosette\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGreen leaves and white dots scattered across the white porcelain body\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA pale-blue dotted collar with a small gold bell at the throat, tied at the back with a matching blue bow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe base is signed \u003cstrong\u003e九谷 長峰\u003c\/strong\u003e in red brush, with the kiln's raised relief mark — visible in the bottom photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize and use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact at W 7 × D 7 × H 12 cm (≈ 2.76 × 2.76 × 4.72 in), the figurine fits an entryway shelf, a tea-table corner, a shop counter, or a desk shelf. Hollow inside (kiln-firing standard) — \u003cem\u003enot a coin bank; there is no money slot.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKutani-yaki porcelain maneki neko, both paws raised\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProducer kiln: \u003cstrong\u003eChōhō Kiln (九谷 長峰; alt. reading Nagamine)\u003c\/strong\u003e, Ishikawa Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDistributor: 九谷焼の陶寿堂 (Tōjudō)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePattern: \u003cem\u003eHanazono (花園 \/ Flower Garden)\u003c\/em\u003e, raised mori-e slip + overglaze enamel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eForm-class label: \u003cstrong\u003e4号 (4-gō, supplier catalogue label — NOT a centimetre measurement)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eActual size: W 7 × D 7 × H 12 cm (2.76 × 2.76 × 4.72 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaterial: Porcelain (supplier-stated 陶磁器 \/ ceramic ware; vitrified white body with gold-leaf bell accent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePackaging: Paper presentation box included\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaker code: K9-1541\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e As a hand-painted figurine with gold-leaf accents, this piece is for display only — not food-safe, not dishwasher\/microwave safe. Dust with a soft dry brush or microfibre cloth. Slight variations in colour depth, brushwork, and floral placement are part of how each piece is decorated by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• Made by Chōhō Kiln \/ Kutani-yaki in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln. Distributed via 九谷焼の陶寿堂 (Tōjudō).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout ZenKiln\u003c\/strong\u003e — A Japan-based curator connecting international collectors with Japan's artisan ceramic tradition. We work closely with the kilns, workshops, and makers featured in our shop — each one disclosed in our About section — and hand-pack every piece in Japan for safe delivery worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📦 Ships from Japan, hand-packed for safe delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487575064806,"sku":"ZK-FIGURINE-CHOHO-MANEKI-HANAZONO-12CM","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7476752089_e85s.jpg?v=1774622190"},{"product_id":"kutani-bird-mug-set-of-2","title":"Kutani Bird Mug Set of 2 | Japanese Porcelain Cherry Blossom Mug Pair","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring charm and warmth to your table with this Kutani ware mug set, a pair of Japanese porcelain mugs decorated with bird and mountain cherry blossom motifs. 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Decorated with a pink sakura-inspired design, it blends the familiar symbolism of Maneki Neko with a lighter, more floral decorative style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts compact size makes it easy to place on a shelf, desk, entryway table, or small display space. The raised paw and welcoming expression make it a thoughtful decorative accent for homes, studios, and gift giving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan and packed in a paper box, this figurine is a lovely choice for cat lovers, collectors of Japanese decor, and anyone drawn to meaningful ceramic accents.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487576211686,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7474138597_chke.jpg?v=1774622194"},{"product_id":"kutani-gold-calico-lucky-cat","title":"Kutani Gold Calico Lucky Cat | Maneki Neko Figurine, 14 cm","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"OLE_LINK570\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring a warm touch of Japanese artistry and auspicious charm into your home with this Kutani ware Maneki Neko figurine. 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The gold-accented calico pattern adds a lively, collectible look while keeping the piece bright and welcoming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan and packed in a paper box, this figurine is a thoughtful choice for housewarming gifts, Japanese decor lovers, and collectors of lucky cat ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487576441062,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7474093953_n3tb.jpg?v=1774622196"},{"product_id":"kutani-tai-maneki-neko-lucky-cat","title":"Kutani Tai Maneki Neko Lucky Cat | Red Sea Bream Figurine, 11.5 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring cheerful Japanese symbolism into your home with this Kutani-style lucky cat figurine holding a red sea bream, a traditional symbol of celebration, prosperity, and good fortune in Japan. 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Its medium-small size also makes it easy to place on a shelf, desk, entryway console, or retail counter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan in porcelain-like ceramic and packed in a paper box, this figurine is a lovely choice for collectors of Japanese decor and symbolic good-luck objects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487576670438,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7474047205_fzg1.jpg?v=1774622197"},{"product_id":"kutani-yoshidaya-bird-mug","title":"Kutani Yoshidaya Bird Mug | Hand-Painted Sakura Ceramic Mug, 8.5 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring a bright, joyful accent to your tea or coffee time with this hand-painted Kutani mug, decorated with a charming bird and soft sakura motif. Its Yoshidaya-inspired color palette gives it a warm presence that feels both traditional and easy to enjoy every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rounded shape sits comfortably in the hand, making it suitable for green tea, hojicha, sencha, coffee, or hot milk. Its painted decoration also gives it a collectible feel without losing the ease of an everyday mug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan and packed in a paper box, this mug is a thoughtful gift for tea lovers, bird lovers, and collectors of Japanese ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487578308838,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7474220759_rm9u.jpg?v=1774622205"},{"product_id":"kutani-floral-soup-spoon-set-of-5","title":"Kutani Floral Soup Spoon Set of 5 | Japanese Porcelain Renge Spoons","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"OLE_LINK684\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a touch of Japanese seasonal charm to your table with this hand-painted Kutani porcelain renge spoon set. Each spoon features a different floral design from the Shiki no Hana series, bringing together sakura, hydrangea, sunflower, cosmos, and camellia in one elegant, gift-ready set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe renge shape makes these spoons especially versatile for ramen broth, miso soup, desserts, yogurt, rice bowls, sauces, and other small servings. 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Each cup is individually decorated in classic Kutani style and presented together in a wooden box, making the set feel both collectible and practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact size is ideal for sake service, tasting pours, or display as part of a Japanese tableware collection. Because the five cups are presented as a complete set, they also work beautifully for hosting, gifting, and shared dining occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan in porcelain, this set is a thoughtful choice for sake lovers, collectors of Japanese ceramics, housewarming gifts, and elegant home bars.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487578767590,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7426054560_nspb.jpg?v=1774622205"},{"product_id":"kutani-yellow-lucky-cat-figurine","title":"Kutani Yellow Lucky Cat Figurine | Small Maneki Neko Statue, 10 cm","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"OLE_LINK384\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring a cheerful touch of Japanese artistry and auspicious charm into your home with this Kutani ware Maneki Neko figurine. 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Unlike its cultivated cousin, the mountain cherry blooms together with new spring leaves — which is why this painted reserve shows orange-pink new growth alongside the white blossoms (a small but specific botanical accuracy). The perched small bird joins the scene as a “kachō-e” (花鳥絵 — flower-and-bird) composition, one of the oldest decorative traditions in East Asian decorative arts. Each detail is hand-painted in the Yoshidaya tradition; small variations in brushwork and palette are part of the artisan signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎨 Why this is Yoshidaya (吉田屋) Kutani\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e吉田屋 was an early-19th-century Kutani revival kiln (1824–1831) founded by Yoshidaya Den'emon in Yamashiro hot-spring town, Ishikawa. Its short seven-year life produced some of the most recognisable Kutani decoration in the 古九谷 (ko-kutani \/ “Old Kutani”) tradition — saturated overglaze enamels on earthenware\/stoneware bodies, with the signature yellow ground (黄釉 ki-yū) as the palette identifier. Today the “Yoshidaya-style” continues as a living school in Kutani-yaki, and this yunomi is painted in that lineage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🍵 How to use a yunomi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe yunomi is the traditional Japanese tea cup — handle-less, sized to be held in both hands or cradled in one. 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The bird perched on the branch is rendered with a dark cap, slate-blue wings and very long tail feathers, a white throat, and a small orange-coral chest spot — a stylized songbird rather than a single identifiable species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe body of the mug is a pale sage-green \/ \u003cstrong\u003easagi (浅葱)\u003c\/strong\u003e stoneware speckled with the natural grog of the clay (visible as small black flecks under the clear gloss). Rim and the top of the handle are finished in \u003cstrong\u003e鉄釉 (tetsuyū)\u003c\/strong\u003e iron-glaze drip — a dark warm-brown that frames the lighter body and softens the painted scene with a contrasting edge. 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The specific producing kiln behind the K9- code on this piece is not separately disclosed by the distributor — the red square 九谷 seal on the foot is a ware-line cooperative cert rather than an individual potter's signature, which is standard practice for kiln-anonymous production in the wider Kutani trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKutani-yaki itself began in 1655 at the village of Kutani in present-day Kaga (Ishikawa Prefecture) when the local Maeda clan, having identified suitable porcelain clay nearby, commissioned a kiln modelled on Arita's overglaze decoration. Production paused for roughly a century in the early 1700s — the \"Old Kutani \/ Kokutani\" period — then revived in the early 1800s under successive kilns (Mokubei, Yoshidaya, Iidaya, Eiraku, Shōza) that each developed distinct decorative idioms. The modern Kutani trade carries forward this five-colour gosaide tradition into both formal estate work and contemporary commodity tableware like this mug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUse \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA daily mug at home with coffee, tea, hot cocoa, or matcha latte — works equally well as a desk mug or a quiet morning piece. The iroe overglaze decoration concentrates on one face of the mug (rotate the handle to display the bird, or rotate it away when you want a quieter surface facing the room). Hand-wash recommended for hand-painted overglaze enamel — the polychrome decoration is not specified by the supplier as dishwasher- or microwave-safe on this SKU, so we default to conservative care. Avoid abrasive scouring on the painted areas and the iron-glaze rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbout ZenKiln — A Japan-based curator connecting international collectors with Japan's artisan ceramic tradition. 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The \u003cem\u003e本金 (honkin)\u003c\/em\u003e prefix specifically denotes pure \/ 24-karat-grade gold used in the gilding (a step above lower-grade gold inks used in entry-tier kinhanazume pieces); the \u003cem\u003ehanazume\u003c\/em\u003e technique itself is one of Kutani's most labour-intensive — wall-to-wall floral packing with gilded line-fill in every empty space, leaving no negative ground anywhere on the cup exterior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe decoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the cup, the gold-line teal-and-grey ground holds a tight all-over garden:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYellow azalea-like blossoms with gilded petal veins\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRaised-slip white chrysanthemums and daisies (the white bosses sit slightly proud of the surface)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePink star-flowers and blue chrysanthemum medallions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePurple and green smaller florets stitched in between\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTiny gilded leaves and stem-lines threading the whole composition together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cup handle is a \u003cstrong\u003esolid honkin-gold overglaze loop\u003c\/strong\u003e — full-coverage gold on the entire arc. 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Equally a display piece on a curio shelf — the cup interior is intentionally plain so the painted exterior reads from any angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo-piece Kutani-yaki cup-and-saucer set (1 cup + 1 saucer, matched seal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProducer: Kutani-yaki, distributed via 九谷焼の陶寿堂 (Tōjudō), Ishikawa Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDecoration: \u003cem\u003e本金花詰 (honkin hanazume \/ \"real-gold filled-with-flowers\")\u003c\/em\u003e — gold-line all-over floral millefleur + raised-slip mori-e white chrysanthemums; pure-gold-grade gilding\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCup: Ø 8 × H 6.5 cm (3.15 × 2.56 in); approximate volume ~150–180 ml (not supplier-stated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSaucer: Ø 15 cm (5.91 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaterial: Porcelain (supplier-stated 陶磁器 \/ ceramic ware; visibly vitrified white body)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHandle: solid honkin-gold overglaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFoot seal: \u003cstrong\u003eRed square three-kanji seal\u003c\/strong\u003e on BOTH cup and saucer (matched-set provenance, visible in the bottom photos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePackaging: 化粧箱 keshōbako gift presentation box included\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaker code: K9-1090\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier does not specify microwave or dishwasher use, and \u003cstrong\u003ethe all-over gold ground + solid-gold handle make this set absolutely incompatible with microwave\u003c\/strong\u003e — metal will arc, and the honkin gilding will not survive heat cycling. 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We work closely with the kilns, workshops, and makers featured in our shop — each one disclosed in our About section — and hand-pack every piece in Japan for safe delivery worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📦 Ships from Japan, hand-packed for safe delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47533619904742,"sku":"ZK-CUPSAUCER-KUTANI-HONKIN-HANAZUME-8CM","price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/DSC8131.webp?v=1775983080"},{"product_id":"kutani-peacock-peony-sake-set","title":"Kutani Sake Set 3pc — Eizan Kiln Peacock Peony Gold Tokkuri \u0026 Sakazuki","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKutani \"Iroe Botan Kujaku\" Peacock \u0026amp; Peony Kinrande Sake Set — Eizan Kiln, Tokkuri 260 cc + 2 Sakazuki (Ø 5.5 × H 3.9 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA three-piece Kutani sake set from \u003cstrong\u003e九谷 栄山 (Eizan-gama \/ Eizan Kiln)\u003c\/strong\u003e, Ishikawa Prefecture, distributed by 九谷焼の陶寿堂 (Tōjudō). The supplier's name for the decoration is \u003cem\u003e色絵牡丹孔雀 (iroe botan kujaku \/ \"polychrome peony and peacock\")\u003c\/em\u003e — and the kiln has executed it in the \u003cem\u003ekinrande (金襴手 \/ \"gold brocade\")\u003c\/em\u003e idiom that Kutani is most known for: heavy gold ground, multi-band gilded collar at the neck, and the full gosai polychrome palette over it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe motif\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tokkuri carries the full scene wrap-around: a blue peacock with a scaled cobalt body, mounting a fan of pink and purple tail feathers with green eye-spots and gilded shafts, standing among red and pink peonies (\u003cem\u003ebotan \/ 牡丹\u003c\/em\u003e) on dark rocks. Around the neck runs a red-and-gold collar layered with the \u003cem\u003esayagata\u003c\/em\u003e key-fret pattern and the \u003cem\u003esippō (seven-treasures)\u003c\/em\u003e wave-pattern band — formal court-style ornament that frames the painting like a brocade hem. Each sakazuki carries an abbreviated version of the same peacock-and-peony scene, so the three pieces read as a matched set rather than two cups + one decanter. All three carry the same red square \u003cstrong\u003e九谷 栄山\u003c\/strong\u003e (Kutani Eizan) seal on the foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe peacock-and-peony pairing is one of Kutani's most auspicious motifs. The peacock (\u003cem\u003ekujaku\u003c\/em\u003e) brings beauty, nobility, and watchful protection; the peony (\u003cem\u003ebotan\u003c\/em\u003e) — the \"king of flowers\" — brings prosperity, honour, and wealth. The pairing is a traditional gift at engagements, weddings, anniversaries, retirements, and house-warmings, with the implicit wish for a flourishing household.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm \u0026amp; use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTokkuri (徳利 \/ sake decanter)\u003c\/strong\u003e — bottle-shouldered form with a small flared rim; supplier-stated capacity 260 cc, comfortably serves three to four sakazuki pours and is sized for a single person's evening or a two-person sake course.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo sakazuki (盃 \/ flat sake cups)\u003c\/strong\u003e — wide shallow form on a tall footed pedestal; Ø 5.5 × H 3.9 cm (≈ 2.17 × 1.54 in). Sized for warm or chilled sake \/ nihonshu — the wide rim opens the aroma; the small volume keeps each pour ceremonial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3-piece Kutani-yaki kinrande sake set (1 tokkuri + 2 sakazuki, matched)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProducer kiln: \u003cstrong\u003eEizan Kiln (九谷 栄山 \/ Eizan-gama)\u003c\/strong\u003e, Ishikawa Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDistributor: 九谷焼の陶寿堂 (Tōjudō)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDecoration: \u003cem\u003e色絵牡丹孔雀 (iroe botan kujaku — polychrome peony \u0026amp; peacock)\u003c\/em\u003e in \u003cem\u003e金襴手 (kinrande \/ gold brocade)\u003c\/em\u003e style; sayagata + sippō neck bands\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTokkuri capacity: 260 cc (~8.8 fl oz \/ ~1.5 gō)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSakazuki: Ø 5.5 × H 3.9 cm (2.17 × 1.54 in) each\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaterial: Porcelain (supplier-stated 陶磁器 \/ ceramic ware; visibly vitrified white body)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFoot mark: red square \u003cstrong\u003e九谷 栄山\u003c\/strong\u003e seal on all three pieces (matched-set provenance — visible in the bottom photos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePackaging: 化粧箱 keshōbako gift presentation box included\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaker code: K9-1257\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier does not specify microwave or dishwasher use, and \u003cstrong\u003ethe heavy gold ground makes this set incompatible with microwave\u003c\/strong\u003e — gold will arc and scorch. We recommend \u003cstrong\u003ehand-wash only\u003c\/strong\u003e: warm water, mild soap, soft cloth; rinse and towel-dry promptly. Because each piece is decorated by hand, slight differences in gilding density, peacock-tail line work, and peony flower placement are part of how kinrande is made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• Made by Eizan Kiln \/ Kutani-yaki in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln. Distributed via 九谷焼の陶寿堂 (Tōjudō).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout ZenKiln\u003c\/strong\u003e — A Japan-based curator connecting international collectors with Japan's artisan ceramic tradition. We work closely with the kilns, workshops, and makers featured in our shop — each one disclosed in our About section — and hand-pack every piece in Japan for safe delivery worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📦 Ships from Japan, hand-packed for safe delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47533628915942,"sku":"ZK-SAKESET-EIZAN-PEACOCK-PEONY-3PC","price":189.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/DSC8141.webp?v=1775987816"},{"product_id":"kutani-yoshidaya-wild-grape-square-plate-set-of-5","title":"Kutani Square Plate Set of 5 — Hakuhō Kiln Yoshidaya Wild Grape 13.7cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKutani Yoshidaya-Fū \"Nobudō\" Wild-Grape Square Plate Set of 5 — Hakuhō Kiln, side 13.7 cm (4.5号)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA set of five hand-painted Kutani square plates from \u003cstrong\u003e九谷 博峰窯 (Hakuhō Kiln)\u003c\/strong\u003e, Ishikawa Prefecture, distributed by 九谷焼の陶寿堂 (Tōjudō). The pattern is supplier-named \u003cem\u003e吉田屋野ぶどう (Yoshidaya nobudō \/ \"Yoshidaya-style wild grape\")\u003c\/em\u003e — a modern reinterpretation of one of Kutani's most beloved 19th-century idioms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Yoshidaya idiom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Yoshidaya kiln (active in the 1820s–1860s during Kutani's revival period) is remembered above all for its \u003cem\u003e青手 aote\u003c\/em\u003e painting: a deliberately restricted palette of yellow, green, purple, and turquoise-blue, with iron-black line drawing — and pointedly \u003cstrong\u003eNO iron-red\u003c\/strong\u003e. The aote ground covers the entire surface, leaving no white space, so the painting reads like a small enamel garden. Hakuhō Kiln's contemporary Yoshidaya-fū series carries this discipline forward: each plate here has a textured yellow ground (the speckled \u003cem\u003ekiji-no-jiyū\u003c\/em\u003e effect of Yoshidaya yellow earthenware), two large turquoise grape leaves with fine iron-black veining, a bare branch line in iron-black, and a small turquoise \/ cobalt \/ black grape-berry cluster — the wild grape (\u003cem\u003e野ぶどう \/ nobudō\u003c\/em\u003e) of a late-summer hedgerow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe form\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA square plate (\u003cem\u003e角皿 \/ kakuzara\u003c\/em\u003e) with mild upturned corners, sized \u003cstrong\u003e4.5号 — a supplier catalogue label that translates to roughly 13.7 cm per side (4.5号 is NOT itself a centimetre measurement; the actual side is what we list here)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Sold as a fixed set of five matching plates. The 4.5号 size fits comfortably in the \u003cem\u003emukōzuke (向付)\u003c\/em\u003e role of a kaiseki place setting, as a small individual share plate, or as a wagashi (Japanese sweets) tray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody \u0026amp; finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is \u003cstrong\u003eearthenware (陶器 — supplier explicit, NOT porcelain)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Yoshidaya tradition specifically uses earthenware because the heavy yellow \/ green \/ purple aote palette adheres better to the porous body than to porcelain — the warm tōki body is part of why these pieces feel as solid as they look. The reverse of each plate is left unglazed where it shows the warm terracotta-orange clay, with the kiln 底款 reading \u003cstrong\u003e九谷 博峰窯\u003c\/strong\u003e brushed on (visible in the bottom photo).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSet of 5 Kutani-yaki square plates, identical\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProducer kiln: \u003cstrong\u003eHakuhō Kiln (九谷 博峰窯)\u003c\/strong\u003e, Ishikawa Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDistributor: 九谷焼の陶寿堂 (Tōjudō)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDecoration: \u003cem\u003e吉田屋野ぶどう (Yoshidaya nobudō \/ Yoshidaya-style wild grape)\u003c\/em\u003e — aote overglaze enamel (yellow + turquoise + iron-black, no red, per the Yoshidaya palette)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eForm-class label: \u003cstrong\u003e4.5号 (4.5-gō, supplier catalogue label — NOT a centimetre measurement)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eActual size: Side 13.7 cm (5.39 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaterial: Earthenware \/ stoneware (陶器 — supplier explicit; visible terracotta body on the reverse)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePackaging: 化粧箱 keshōbako gift box included\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFoot mark: \u003cstrong\u003e九谷 博峰窯\u003c\/strong\u003e brushed on the unglazed reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaker code: K9-173 (legacy K8-149)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier does not specify microwave or dishwasher use. As with most hand-painted Yoshidaya-fū aote pieces we recommend \u003cstrong\u003ehand-wash only\u003c\/strong\u003e — warm water, soft cloth, mild detergent — to protect the overglaze enamel and the iron-black line work. Because each plate is painted by hand the grape leaves and berry clusters vary very slightly piece to piece across the set; this is part of how the Yoshidaya tradition is made, not a defect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• Made by Hakuho Kiln \/ Kutani-yaki in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln. Distributed via 九谷焼の陶寿堂 (Tōjudō).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout ZenKiln\u003c\/strong\u003e — A Japan-based curator connecting international collectors with Japan's artisan ceramic tradition. 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The supplier's series name is \u003cstrong\u003e金箔彩 (kinpaku-sai \/ \"gold-leaf-painted\")\u003c\/strong\u003e — gold leaf is laid across the bowl in irregular torn-foil flakes, set against a warm red glaze base. On this red variant the leaf covers densely, so the cup reads as predominantly bright gold from a step back, with the red glaze showing through at small leaf-gap windows, along the interior curve, and where the leaf thins toward the rim. The companion green sister cup (\u003cem\u003eK9-3141, kinpaku-sai 緑\u003c\/em\u003e) is sold separately — the two stand together as a celebratory pair for engagement, anniversary, or new-home toasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe form\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 21st-century Western-wine-glass silhouette executed in Japanese craft. Porcelain bowl, gold-toned metal stem, wide circular foot. The underside of the metal foot is engraved with the word \u003cem\u003e\"KUTANI\"\u003c\/em\u003e in fine intaglio (visible in the bottom photo).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter 7.2 cm × Height 15 cm (≈ 2.83 × 5.91 in) — overall height including the stem. Bowl holds roughly 100–140 ml of wine (approximate, not supplier-stated). 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We recommend \u003cstrong\u003ehand-wash only\u003c\/strong\u003e: warm water, mild dish soap, soft cloth; rinse and towel-dry promptly so water does not sit at the bowl-stem join. Because the leaf is laid by hand, slight differences in flake distribution, gold-density, and where the red shows through are part of how each piece is made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• Made by Kutani-yaki \/ via Tojudo in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout ZenKiln\u003c\/strong\u003e — A Japan-based curator connecting international collectors with Japan's artisan ceramic tradition. 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The supplier's series name is \u003cstrong\u003e金箔彩 (kinpaku-sai \/ \"gold-leaf-painted\")\u003c\/strong\u003e — gold leaf is laid across the bowl in irregular torn-foil flakes, then sealed beneath a translucent sea-green tinted glaze, so the leaf reads as soft silvery-green where the glaze runs thickest and as warm bright gold where the glaze thins toward the rim. No two cups will look alike: the way the leaf overlaps is set by hand, sheet by sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe form\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere most Kutani drinking vessels are short, this one stands. The porcelain bowl is set on a slim gold-toned metal stem and a wide circular foot — a 21st-century Western-wine-glass silhouette executed in Japanese craft. The underside of the metal foot is engraved with the word \u003cem\u003e\"KUTANI\"\u003c\/em\u003e in fine intaglio (visible in the bottom photo). The piece is part of a paired series with a red sister variant (\u003cem\u003ekinpaku-sai\u003c\/em\u003e red, sold separately).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter 7.2 cm × Height 15 cm (≈ 2.83 × 5.91 in) — overall height including the stem. The bowl holds roughly 100–140 ml of wine (capacity is approximate, not supplier-stated). Use it for table wine, dessert wine, sparkling sake (awa-sake), aperitifs, or for a single ceremonial pour after dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrives in the supplier's tan KUTANI-branded keshōbako (gift box), printed with traditional \u003cem\u003esayagata\u003c\/em\u003e + \u003cem\u003esippō\u003c\/em\u003e (seven-treasures) + honeycomb patterning — gift-ready for wedding, anniversary, housewarming, or Father's Day giving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKutani-yaki porcelain wine cup with gold-toned metal stem (hybrid construction)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProducer: Kutani-yaki, distributed via 九谷焼の陶寿堂 (Tōjudō), Ishikawa Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDecoration: \u003cem\u003e金箔彩 (kinpaku-sai \/ \"gold-leaf-painted\")\u003c\/em\u003e — gold leaf flakes under translucent sea-green glaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSister SKU: \u003cem\u003e金箔彩 赤\u003c\/em\u003e (red variant, K9-3140 — listed separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSize: Ø 7.2 × H 15 cm (2.83 × 5.91 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCapacity: ~100–140 ml (approximate, not supplier-stated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaterial — bowl: Porcelain (磁器 — supplier explicit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaterial — stem \u0026amp; foot: Gold-toned metal (alloy not specified by supplier; visually plated brass-grade finish, engravable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProduction year: \u003cstrong\u003e2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFoot marking: \"KUTANI\" engraved on the underside of the metal foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePackaging: KUTANI-branded keshōbako gift box included\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaker code: K9-3141 (legacy K8-1116)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier does not specify microwave or dishwasher use, and \u003cstrong\u003ethe metal stem makes this piece absolutely incompatible with microwave\u003c\/strong\u003e — metal will arc, and the kinpaku gold leaf would not survive heat cycling. We recommend \u003cstrong\u003ehand-wash only\u003c\/strong\u003e: warm water, mild dish soap, soft cloth; rinse and towel-dry promptly so water does not sit at the bowl-stem join. Because the leaf is laid by hand, slight differences in flake distribution, gold-density, and glaze pooling are part of how each piece is made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• Made by Kutani-yaki \/ via Tojudo in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout ZenKiln\u003c\/strong\u003e — A Japan-based curator connecting international collectors with Japan's artisan ceramic tradition. We work closely with the kilns, workshops, and makers featured in our shop — each one disclosed in our About section — and hand-pack every piece in Japan for safe delivery worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📦 Ships from Japan, hand-packed for safe delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47533734658278,"sku":"ZK-WINE-KUTANI-KINPAKU-GREEN-15CM","price":189.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/CaptureOneCatalog0005.webp?v=1775998640"},{"product_id":"kutani-kinhanazume-serving-bowl","title":"Kutani Kinhanazume Bowl — Tenzan Kiln Gold Millefleur Mokkō-Gata 19cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKutani Kinhanazume Mokkō-Gata Serving Bowl — Tenzan Kiln Gold Millefleur Ø 19 × H 5.2 cm (2025, keshōbako)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA hand-painted Kutani-yaki serving bowl from \u003cstrong\u003eTenzan Kiln (九谷 天山 \/ Tenzan-gama)\u003c\/strong\u003e, Ishikawa Prefecture, distributed by 九谷焼の陶寿堂 (Tōjudō). The bowl is shaped as a soft \u003cem\u003emokkō-gata (木瓜形 \/ four-lobed quatrefoil)\u003c\/em\u003e and decorated entirely in the kiln's signature 金花詰 (kinhanazume) idiom — \u003cem\u003e\"gold-filled with flowers\"\u003c\/em\u003e — where chrysanthemums, peonies, sakura, daisies, and cobalt-blue butterflies cover the entire surface, wall-to-wall, set into a luminous gold ground with no negative space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe kinhanazume technique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKinhanazume \/ hanazume is one of Kutani's most demanding decorative traditions. Each tiny floret is outlined first in iron-red enamel, then filled with polychrome — pink, purple, white, vermilion, green, orange — and surrounded by hairline gilded petal-veins. The large white chrysanthemums are built up in raised slip (\u003cem\u003e盛り絵 \/ mori-e\u003c\/em\u003e), so the petals catch light from the side as bosses of low relief. The deep cobalt-blue butterflies use one of Kutani's classic five-color enamels (赤・緑・黄・紫・紺青 — the gosai palette). The cumulative effect is jewel-like density: hundreds of flowers in a single small bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm \u0026amp; use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 6号 (6-gō, supplier catalogue size label — not a centimetre measurement) shallow mokkō-gata bowl: Diameter 19 cm × Height 5.2 cm (≈ 7.48 × 2.05 in). The flat shallow form belongs to the \u003cem\u003ekashiki (菓子器 \/ sweets-tray)\u003c\/em\u003e family — well-suited for serving wagashi (Japanese tea sweets), assorted dried fruits, small confections, mints, or a single piece of fruit at a kaiseki course. 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This is the cat variant of their signature \u003cem\u003e\"Hidamari\" (陽だまり \/ \"patch of sunshine\")\u003c\/em\u003e series, which the workshop describes as one of its most popular lines internationally since 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe motif\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA white cat and a black cat sit side by side with their backs to us, looking up at a small patch of springtime — a cluster of forget-me-not blue, tiny butterflies in pale yellow, and slender flower stems in purple, pink, and aqua. The drawing is intentionally pared-down: pencil-thin iron-red whiskers, the cats' tails caught mid-flick, the world around them suggested rather than filled in. It is the \u003cem\u003eHidamari\u003c\/em\u003e feeling — a moment of warm light in a quiet corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe body\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIroe Yū's signature wabi-sabi grey-glaze stoneware. 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Dry by hand. The wabi-sabi grey glaze can hold a faint matcha stain after long use; many tea practitioners welcome this as \u003cem\u003ekeshiki (景色 \/ \"scenery\")\u003c\/em\u003e — part of how a chawan grows into its owner. Each piece is decorated by hand, so slight variations in cat-tail line, flower placement, and speckle distribution are part of how the workshop makes them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Made by Iroe Yu Workshop \/ Kutani-yaki in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln. Distributed via 加賀商会 (Kaga Shōkai).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout ZenKiln\u003c\/strong\u003e — A Japan-based curator connecting international collectors with Japan's artisan ceramic tradition. 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The supplier names this pattern simply \u003cstrong\u003eはねうさぎ (Hane-Usagi \/ \"Leaping Rabbits\")\u003c\/strong\u003e. Look at it for a moment and the older Japanese imagery surfaces: the jade rabbit (玉兔 gyokuto) pounding mochi on the moon, the autumn moon-viewing field (月見 tsukimi) where wild pampas grass catches the September light, the contemplative wabi-sabi aesthetic of softly speckled stoneware. The foot ring carries the gold-transfer \u003cstrong\u003e九谷 幸山\u003c\/strong\u003e kiln seal as definitive maker attribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade by\u003c\/strong\u003e Kozan Kiln (幸山) \/ Kutani-yaki (九谷焼) in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e 幸山 (Kōzan) — Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan (Kutani kiln) — foot-ring kiln seal verified\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWare:\u003c\/strong\u003e 九谷焼 (Kutani-yaki) — one of Japan's celebrated polychrome ceramic traditions (METI Designated Traditional Craft since 1975)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e はねうさぎ (Hane-Usagi \/ \"Leaping Rabbits\") — supplier-confirmed catalog name\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e 抹茶碗 (matcha-chawan \/ matcha tea bowl) — wide-mouth form for whisking matcha with a chasen bamboo whisk\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramic — stoneware body (陶磁器 \/ tōjiki); cream-buff clay body, speckled nezumi-iro (鼠色 mouse-gray) ash glaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-thrown body; raised-white (shiromori 白盛) rabbit painting; gold-leaf (kinsai 金彩) full moon + susuki blades; iron-rich firing speckle\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e ⌀ 11.0 cm × H 6.8 cm (~4.3″ × ~2.7″) — practical matcha-functional size for both home practice and chadō (tea ceremony) study\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e to be confirmed on first-unit dispatch (estimated ~250–350 mL vessel \/ ~100–150 mL practical matcha pour)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e to be confirmed on first-unit dispatch (estimated ~250–380 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacture year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original wooden gift box (kibako) with sumi-brush calligraphic lid + red rakkan workshop seal, plus 2 color-printed Kutani-tradition info inserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoot mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e 九谷 \/ 幸山 gold-transfer square seal on foot ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003e月夜野ウサギ\u003c\/em\u003e (moonlit-field rabbits) motif sits inside one of Japan's deepest cultural threads. In ancient folklore, the rabbit lives on the moon — the dark patches we see are the silhouette of the \u003cstrong\u003e玉兔 (gyokuto \/ jade rabbit) pounding mochi\u003c\/strong\u003e. Pair that mythology with pampas grass (susuki \/ 薄・芒), the autumn-grass companion of the September full moon, and you have the iconic \u003cstrong\u003e中秋の名月 (Chūshū no Meigetsu) Mid-Autumn moon-viewing\u003c\/strong\u003e aesthetic — though Japanese ceramic design enjoys this imagery year-round. The Kōzan kiln renders it here in the modern Kutani idiom: rather than the bold 五彩手 (gosaide \/ five-color polychrome) of classical Kutani, this piece uses a quieter contemporary palette — a nezumi-iro gray ash-glaze body, raised-white painting, gold-leaf accents — which sits comfortably in wabi-sabi-leaning Japanese interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Kutani-ware\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e九谷焼 (Kutani-yaki) originated in the late 17th century in Kutani village (modern-day Kaga district, Ishikawa). After a 100-year dormancy following the original kilns' closure, the tradition was revived in the early 19th century as \"Saiko Kutani\" (再興九谷 \/ \"revived Kutani\") and has been continuously produced since. METI designated Kutani-yaki an official Traditional Craft (経済産業大臣指定伝統的工芸品) in 1975. Contemporary Kutani kilns range from classical-polychrome studios to modern wabi-sabi-leaning workshops like Kōzan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFunctional matcha-whisking chawan — the speckled glossy gray interior whisks matcha cleanly with a chasen bamboo whisk\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEqually usable as a small bowl for nuts \/ wagashi tea sweets \/ individual rice \/ dessert serving\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA meaningful tea-altar piece for daily chadō practice; pairs naturally with a chasen, chashaku tea scoop, and chakin tea cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDisplay-worthy when not in use — the rabbit-and-moon motif rewards close looking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included wooden gift box (kibako) with calligraphic lid + 2 color-printed Kutani info inserts make this gift-ready as received. Well-suited for matcha practitioners, tea-ceremony students, Japanese-pottery collectors, autumn moon-viewing tsukimi gatherings, housewarmings (with a new tea-corner), Father's Day, anniversaries, and client \/ mentor \/ teacher thank-yous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHand-wash only with mild soap and a soft sponge or chakin cloth; rinse and dry completely before storing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNot dishwasher safe; not microwave safe (the gold-leaf kinsai is heat-sensitive)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStore in the original wooden box (kibako) for protection — the box doubles as the long-term storage container that traditional Japanese tea practitioners use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhisk matcha gently; the rim is hand-formed stoneware, so use a wooden chasen (not metal) to preserve the glaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout ZenKiln\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Japan-based curator connecting international collectors with Japan's artisan ceramic tradition. 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Made in Japan from porcelain, it combines a practical Japanese soup-spoon shape with a curved whale-tail handle and bright Kutani-style decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts 15.3 cm length makes it especially useful for ramen broth, miso soup, noodle dishes, desserts, yogurt, sauces, and small servings. The deeper renge bowl feels more substantial than a standard teaspoon and works beautifully in both everyday meals and gift-worthy table settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach spoon comes individually boxed and is available in three colors. 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The bowl combines a contemporary wabi-sabi aesthetic (a gray-speckled iron-fleck glaze on roughly half the exterior + the entire interior) with a classical 色絵 (iroe \/ polychrome overglaze enamel) hand-painted floral reserve on the other half. The Hana (華 \/ \"Flower\") series motif layers six-plus distinct flower species — red chrysanthemum, peach dianthus, plum and sakura blossoms, blue forget-me-nots, with green leaves — into a 百花 (\"100 flowers in bloom\") arrangement that doesn't lock to one season. Marked on the foot with the workshop's signature red 遊 seal in a square stamp box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📐 At a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e 茶碗 (chawan \/ matcha tea ceremony bowl) — hand-thrown, open mouth for matcha whisking with a bamboo chasen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.0 cm (4.3\") rim diameter × 6.7 cm (2.6\") height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e estimable ~300–400 mL — exact on dispatch (matcha service fills ~70–100 mL leaving generous whisking headroom)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stoneware (陶器 tōki), Kutani-yaki lineage — hand-thrown with visible throwing lines and asymmetric wabi-sabi rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExterior (decorated half):\u003c\/strong\u003e white slip (白化粧土) reserve carrying hand-painted 色絵 polychrome enamel flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExterior (un-decorated half):\u003c\/strong\u003e wabi-sabi gray glaze with fine iron-fleck speckle — similar to contemporary 鼠志野 (Nezumi-Shino \/ \"Mouse-Shino\") aesthetic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior + foot:\u003c\/strong\u003e matching gray wabi-sabi glaze (interior fully food-sealed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoot mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e red 遊 (Yū) workshop seal in square stamp box on foot underside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e 華 (Hana \/ \"Flower\") — the workshop's multi-species hand-painted floral signature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop card:\u003c\/strong\u003e 「絵付工房 色絵 遊」 included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade by\u003c\/strong\u003e Iroe Yū \/ Kaga Shōkai \/ Kutani-yaki in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGift box:\u003c\/strong\u003e paulownia 桐箱 (kiribako) stamped 九谷焼 茶碗 + 遊 seal; also includes the 九谷焼 cooperative-issued tradition brochure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e hand-painted, not slip-cast or mass-printed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShips in 1–3 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e (ZK own-stock ready-to-ship)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌸 The motif — Hana (華) \"100 flowers\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 華 series gathers a layered multi-species bouquet across one white-slip reserve panel. This bowl carries red chrysanthemum (菊), pink\/peach dianthus (撫子), plum and sakura blossoms, blue forget-me-nots (勿忘草), and green leaves and grass-strokes. Unlike a single-season motif, the multi-species arrangement evokes a year-round flowering — a quiet meditation on the cyclical fullness of nature rather than a single seasonal moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎨 Why this is Kutani-yaki + Wabi-Sabi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e九谷焼 (Kutani-yaki) is one of Japan's most respected ceramic traditions (designated 経済産業大臣指定伝統的工芸品 \/ Traditional Craft of Japan, 1975), known for expressive 色絵 (iroe \/ polychrome overglaze enamel) brushwork. The 色絵 遊 workshop name itself means \"Color-Painting Yū\" — the technique IS the workshop's identity. The wabi-sabi gray-glaze body on this piece is a contemporary aesthetic choice — joining the classical iroe enamel decoration with a modern speckled-glaze surface that reflects the wabi-sabi principle of finding beauty in imperfect, transient, incomplete forms. The half-decorated \/ half-bare composition embodies this duality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🍵 At the table — Matcha Chawan, Tea Bowl, or Kobachi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe open chawan shape is the classical matcha tea ceremony vessel. Use it for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatcha preparation — daily matcha or matcha latte, whisked with a bamboo chasen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSencha, hojicha, genmaicha, or other loose-leaf Japanese teas — held with both hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall kobachi (小鉢) — side dishes, rice, ochazuke, fruit, dessert, pickles, nuts, small appetizers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay piece on an open shelf, paired with raw wood and linen for a wabi-sabi tea corner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🧼 Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-wash only with mild detergent and a soft sponge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use the dishwasher — alkaline detergent strips overglaze 色絵 enamels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use the microwave (manufacturer-confirmation not provided for either microwave or dishwasher safety)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid sudden temperature changes (do not pour boiling water onto a cold bowl)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry thoroughly with a soft cloth before storing back in the kiribako box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎁 Gift-ready\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrives in a paulownia 桐箱 (kiribako \/ wooden gift box) stamped 九谷焼 茶碗 + the red 遊 workshop seal — the traditional Japanese gift-presentation box used for tea-ceremony pieces and named-workshop work. The box also includes a Kutani-yaki cooperative-issued tradition brochure documenting the ware lineage, plus the workshop info card 「絵付工房 色絵 遊」. A natural gift for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatcha ritualists and tea-ceremony practitioners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese pottery and Kutani-yaki collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWabi-sabi aesthetic curators and modern Japanese home-decor enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWedding, anniversary, housewarming, hostess occasions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout ZenKiln\u003c\/strong\u003e — A Japan-based curator connecting international collectors with Japan's artisan ceramic tradition. 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This is the studio's 陽だまり (\u003cem\u003ehidamari\u003c\/em\u003e, \"warm patch of sunlight\") series, a quiet counterpoint to the brilliant five-color tradition Kutani is best known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e📐 Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kutani-yaki (九谷焼), Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop:\u003c\/strong\u003e 色絵 遊 (Iroe Yu — \"Color-Painting Yu\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistributor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 加賀商会 (Kaga Shōkai)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e 陽だまり (Hidamari \/ \"warm patch of sunlight\") — Rabbit motif\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~11 cm (4.3\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~6.7 cm (2.6\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e to be measured on dispatch (matcha service ~70-100 mL leaves generous whisking headroom)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e to be measured on dispatch\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stoneware (陶器 tōki), Kutani-yaki lineage — hand-thrown with wabi-sabi rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 色絵 (iroe \/ overglaze enamel) + hand-painted brushwork on a kohiki-style cream slip panel, set within a nezumi-shino-style gray exterior glaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e red 「遊」 (Yu) seal on box and on the foot ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear stamped:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade by\u003c\/strong\u003e Iroe Yu Workshop \/ Kaga Shōkai \/ Kutani-yaki in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShips in 1–3 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e (ZK own-stock ready-to-ship)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e🐰 What the painting shows\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePair of rabbits\u003c\/strong\u003e (双兎 \/ sōto) — quiet companionship; a recurring motif in Japanese decorative art tied to longevity and lunar imagery\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHagi\u003c\/strong\u003e (萩, bush clover) — one of the Seven Autumn Flowers (秋の七草)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSusuki\u003c\/strong\u003e (薄 \/ ススキ, Japanese silver grass) — another of the Seven Autumn Flowers, iconic to autumn moon-viewing imagery\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall golden orb\u003c\/strong\u003e — the studio's \u003cem\u003ehidamari\u003c\/em\u003e sunlit-spot signature, painted high on the cream panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e🍵 At the table — Matcha Chawan, Tea Bowl, or Kobachi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe form (~11 cm × 6.7 cm) is a standard matcha chawan size — comfortable for whisking matcha with a chasen, and suited to the slightly slower, more deliberate rhythm of tea-ceremony practice. The cream painting panel is the side that traditionally faces the guest. Outside of tea, the bowl also works as a small serving vessel for ice cream, fruit, dessert, or a single rice course; the gray-glazed exterior is intentionally restrained for everyday display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e🎁 Gifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece arrives in the studio's wooden gift box with brushed calligraphy 「九谷焼 茶碗」 and a small red 「遊」 box-seal, along with the accompanying Kutani-yaki brochure marking the ware's status as a 経済産業省認定伝統工芸品 (METI-designated Traditional Craft of Japan, 1975). Suitable as a tea-practice gift, a quiet housewarming, or a piece for collectors building a single-bowl rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e🧼 Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHand-wash with mild detergent and a soft cloth; dry promptly\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDo not dishwasher — alkaline detergent strips overglaze 色絵 enamels\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDo not microwave (manufacturer-confirmation not provided)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAvoid sudden temperature changes (do not pour boiling water onto a cold bowl)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e📌 Reference Conversions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e11 cm ≈ 4.3 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e6.7 cm ≈ 2.6 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e陽だまり (hidamari) ≈ \"a warm patch of sunlight\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e茶碗 (chawan) ≈ \"tea bowl\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e双兎 (sōto) ≈ \"a pair of rabbits\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout ZenKiln\u003c\/strong\u003e — A Japan-based curator connecting international collectors with Japan's artisan ceramic tradition. We work closely with the kilns, workshops, and makers featured in our shop — each one disclosed in our About section — and hand-pack every piece in Japan for safe delivery worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📦 Ships from Japan, hand-packed for safe delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47697456857318,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/DSC8834.webp?v=1779273780"},{"product_id":"kutani-yunomi-iroe-yu-hidamari-sunshine-rabbits","title":"Kutani Yunomi — Hidamari Sunshine Rabbits, Iroe Yū Workshop","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-painted Kutani-yaki yunomi (Japanese tea cup) from the workshop's \u003cstrong\u003e陽だまり (Hidamari \/ \"Sunny Spot\") series\u003c\/strong\u003e — two paired rabbits, one in warm amber iroe overglaze and one rendered in negative-space white slip, sit beneath a soft yellow sun disk between drooping seasonal blossoms, all on a wabi-sabi gray-speckled stoneware body. The half-circumference white-slip reserve forms the canvas for the hand-painted scene; the un-decorated half carries the workshop's signature mottled gray-glaze body with fine iron-oxide fleck — a contemporary Kutani aesthetic that pairs classical 色絵 (iroe \/ overglaze polychrome enamel) painting with a modern wabi-sabi clay-surface treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e📐 At a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop:\u003c\/strong\u003e 色絵工房 遊 (Iroe Kōbō Yū \/ \"Color-Painting Workshop Yū\"), Ishikawa Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistributor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 加賀商会 (Kaga Shōkai), Ishikawa\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e 陽だまり (Hidamari \/ \"Sunny Spot\") — the workshop's animals-in-blooms warm-palette line\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWare tradition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 九谷焼 (Kutani-yaki) — Designated Traditional Craft of Japan (1975)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stoneware (陶器 \/ tōki) — buff\/cream-firing clay body, gray wabi-sabi glaze with iron-fleck speckle\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 色絵 (iroe \/ overglaze polychrome enamel) + 白化粧土 (white-slip reserve panel) + hand-painted (手描)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e 湯呑 (yunomi \/ Japanese tea cup) — daily-use form, slightly waisted body, gently irregular hand-thrown rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~8.5 cm diameter × ~8 cm height (~3.3\" × ~3.1\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~180–220 mL estimated (~6–7.5 fl oz) — supplier did not publish a fixed mL figure; final per-piece capacity confirmed on first-unit measurement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red 遊 workshop kanji seal on cup foot underside\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark-blue Kutani art box stamped 高級伝統美術 九谷焼 (\"High-grade Traditional Art Kutani-yaki\") + included multi-fold heritage brochure showing four classical Kutani styles (古九谷・木米・飯田屋・吉田屋) with full-color reference plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade by\u003c\/strong\u003e Iroe Yū \/ Kaga Shōkai \/ Kutani-yaki in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShips in 1–3 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e (ZK own-stock ready-to-ship)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e☀️ What \"Hidamari\" means\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe series name 陽だまり (Hidamari) names the warm pool of light a small animal might seek out on a clear day — a sunny spot to sit, doze, share company. The workshop carries that warmth into a pair of small companion rabbits, one painted in glowing amber overglaze and one left to the white slip, framed by drooping seasonal blossoms and a small sun disk overhead. The reading is gentle and seasonally elastic — equally at home as a spring scene (wisteria and mimosa, midday sun) or as a quieter early-autumn moment (bush clover and ominaeshi, low afternoon light). The Iroe Yū workshop renders the same Hidamari frame around cats in their other lines; the rabbit pairing here is the workshop's signature small-companion warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e🍵 Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDaily green tea (sencha, hojicha, bancha) — yunomi capacity is sized for everyday tea, not formal matcha\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQuiet office or studio cup — desk-side warmth without the formality of a chawan\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCurio piece — the iroe + wabi-sabi pairing reads as a contemporary collector cup, not only as drinkware\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePairs naturally with a cast-iron tetsubin or a small kyusu teapot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e🎁 Gifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark-blue Kutani art box plus included heritage brochure make this a gift-ready piece — well-suited for wedding gifts, housewarming, anniversaries, client thank-yous, tea-lover birthdays, and Father's Day. The brochure introduces four classical Kutani decorative styles (古九谷 \/ 木米 \/ 飯田屋 \/ 吉田屋) and gives the recipient a way to place the piece in the wider Kutani tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e🧼 Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHand-wash only with mild soap and a soft sponge; rinse and dry gently\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAvoid the dishwasher — high-heat cycles can lift the 色絵 overglaze enamel pigments over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAvoid the microwave — sudden temperature swings can craze the wabi-sabi gray glaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAvoid sudden cold-to-hot pours (frozen tea straight into the cup); warm the cup first with room-temperature water if filling with very hot liquid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e📌 Reference Conversions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e8.5 cm ≈ 3.3 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e8.0 cm ≈ 3.1 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e陽だまり (hidamari) ≈ \"a warm patch of sunlight\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e湯呑 (yunomi) ≈ \"Japanese daily tea cup\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e双兎 (sōto) ≈ \"a pair of rabbits\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout ZenKiln\u003c\/strong\u003e — A Japan-based curator connecting international collectors with Japan's artisan ceramic tradition. We work closely with the kilns, workshops, and makers featured in our shop — each one disclosed in our About section — and hand-pack every piece in Japan for safe delivery worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📦 Ships from Japan, hand-packed for safe delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47697529635046,"sku":"hid-yu-rabi","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/DSC8796.webp?v=1779276346"},{"product_id":"kutani-yunomi-cup-pair-iroe-yu-cat-moon-hidamari","title":"Kutani Yunomi Cup Pair — Iroe Yu Cat \u0026 Moon Hidamari Tea Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-painted Kutani ware yunomi (Japanese tea cup) pair\u003c\/strong\u003e from the \u003cstrong\u003e陽だまり (Hidamari \/ 'Sunny Spot') series\u003c\/strong\u003e, crafted by the \u003cstrong\u003e色絵 遊 (Iroe Yu) workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e in Ishikawa, Japan. Two cats — one white, one chestnut — sit shoulder-to-shoulder inside a round white moon-disc reserve, gazing at a single spray of seasonal blossoms: forget-me-nots on the larger cup, plum or cherry on the smaller. The speckled grey ground around the disc is finished in a kohiki-style wash, lending each piece a quiet, refined surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e📐 Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 cups (夫婦湯呑 meoto yunomi — Japanese 'husband-and-wife' pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarger cup:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5 cm diameter × 9.0 cm height (≈2.95″ × 3.54″) — forget-me-not motif\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmaller cup:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5 cm diameter × 8.5 cm height (≈2.56″ × 3.35″) — plum \/ cherry motif\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e TBD on dispatch (supplier silent; will measure on first-unit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stoneware (陶器 tōki), Kutani-yaki lineage — hand-thrown\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kohiki-style speckled grey wash with iron-spot mottling under transparent glaze; dark glossy black interior; cream\/tan unglazed foot-ring clay\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 色絵 (iroe) hand-painted overglaze + raised enamel dot work + gold accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoot mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e red 「遊」 (Yu) workshop seal on both cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox:\u003c\/strong\u003e Printed Kutani gift box with KUTANI brand mark + asanoha (麻の葉) + shippō (七宝) + seigaiha (青海波) traditional patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tri-fold 九谷焼 information brochure\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade by\u003c\/strong\u003e Iroe Yu Workshop \/ Kutani-yaki in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShips in 1–3 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e (ZK own-stock ready-to-ship)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e🏮 Workshop \u0026amp; tradition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKutani ware (九谷焼 \/ kutani-yaki) is a Japanese ceramic tradition from Ishikawa Prefecture, recognised for hand-painted overglaze decoration and the five-colour 五彩 (kutani-gosai) palette. The Iroe Yu workshop — based in the Kutani heartland — works in this lineage, treating each cup as a small painted scene. The Hidamari series has been part of the workshop's catalogue since 2019, distinguished by its kohiki-style grey ground and warm-narrative animal motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e🐱 Pattern \u0026amp; design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hidamari Cat \u0026amp; Moon motif places two seated cats inside a circular reserve, like a winter window or a full moon. The larger cup carries \u003cstrong\u003eforget-me-nots\u003c\/strong\u003e; the smaller a single branch of \u003cstrong\u003eplum or cherry blossom\u003c\/strong\u003e — a seasonal pairing rather than a matched set. Raised enamel dots define each flower, gold accents sit at the centres, and a red painter's seal 遊 (Yu) appears on the foot of every piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e✨ What is a Meoto Yunomi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003emeoto yunomi (夫婦湯呑)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Japanese tea cup pair made in two sizes — traditionally one slightly larger and one slightly smaller, shared between two people at home. The form is a classical wedding and anniversary gift in Japan, representing companionship across daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e🍵 Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDaily Japanese green tea for two (sencha, hojicha, genmaicha, bancha)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTea-corner display: pair on a dark wood tray with a kyusu teapot\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWedding, anniversary, or Father's Day gift — the meoto-yunomi pair is a classical Japanese gifting form\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSlow-tea ritual cup: the kohiki ground and hand-painted moon reserve invite quiet attention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e🧼 Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHand-wash only with mild soap and warm water; rinse and air-dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDo not soak overnight; avoid abrupt temperature changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMicrowave and dishwasher use have not been confirmed by the workshop — use hot water from a kettle or stovetop only\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe slightly out-of-round rim is intentional. Each cup is hand-finished, and the lip follows the painter's touch rather than a mould.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e📌 Reference Conversions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLarger 7.5 cm ≈ 2.95\", 9.0 cm ≈ 3.54\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSmaller 6.5 cm ≈ 2.56\", 8.5 cm ≈ 3.35\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e陽だまり (hidamari) ≈ 'sunlit spot \/ patch of warm sun'\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e夫婦湯呑 (meoto yunomi) ≈ 'husband-and-wife tea cup pair'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout ZenKiln\u003c\/strong\u003e — A Japan-based curator connecting international collectors with Japan's artisan ceramic tradition. 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