{"title":"Drinkware","description":"\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted Japanese drinkware — coffee mugs, tea cups, sake glasses, teapot sets, and cup \u0026amp; saucer pairs — from contemporary Japanese kilns. Curated for daily use and thoughtful gifting, every piece is shipped from Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"arita-sakura-kyusu-teapot","title":"Arita Sakura Kyusu Teapot | Pink Iridescent Porcelain, 400 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eA soft, ceremonial pink teapot — and on closer inspection, two small pink hearts hidden against the iridescent silver-pearl glaze. One on the spout-tip, one on the handle-end. They're a \"secret detail\" Tasei Kiln puts into every Kōsai-zakura kyusu — visible only when the teapot is actually in your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaker\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTasei Kiln (多斉窯) — Arita-ware workshop, Saga Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e虹彩桜 \/ Kōsai-zakura (\"Iridescent Sakura\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePorcelain (Arita-ware tradition)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~400 mL (~13.5 fl oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBore\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~6.8 cm (2.7\") diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~8.5 cm (3.3\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~240 g (~8.5 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSide-handle kyusu (Japanese green-tea teapot)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMicrowave safe\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDishwasher safe\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe hidden hearts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost kyusu have plain spout-tips and handle-ends. Tasei Kiln deliberately paints a small pink heart at \u003cem\u003eboth\u003c\/em\u003e end-faces, set against the iridescent silver-pearl glaze. You don't see them in product photos until you turn the teapot in your hands — they're a quiet love-letter from the maker. The Kōsai-zakura series is particularly popular as a tea-themed wedding gift in Japan for exactly this reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat \"Kōsai-zakura\" means\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e虹彩桜 \/ Kōsai-zakura translates as \"iridescent sakura\" or \"rainbow-color cherry blossom.\" It's Tasei Kiln's signature series: a pink-glazed body topped with an iridescent pearl-glazed lid that catches afternoon light like the inside of an oyster shell, finished with a hand-sculpted 3D pink sakura flower as the lid knob.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe 10 visible details on this teapot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePink sakura body glaze — glossy, uniform across body, handle, and spout\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIridescent pearl-glaze lid — mother-of-pearl crystalline texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3D sculpted sakura flower lid knob — 5 petals, yellow stamens, white tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePink heart motif on the spout-tip face ❤️\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePink heart motif on the handle-end face ❤️\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSide-handle kyusu form (traditional Japanese green-tea teapot)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in tea strainer holes inside the spout connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLid pinhole vent (for steam release during brewing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTasei Kiln blue cobalt (sometsuke 染付) signature inside the lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMatching signature on the underside of the handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Arita ware\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArita ware (有田焼) is one of Japan's foundational porcelain traditions, originating in 1616 in Arita town, Saga Prefecture (Kyushu). For four centuries, Arita has been the home of Japanese porcelain — exported to Europe through the Dutch East India Company under the name \"Imari\" and influencing the development of porcelain in Meissen, Sèvres, and beyond. Tasei Kiln is a contemporary Arita workshop applying classical porcelain techniques to softer, more domestic forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUse cases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2–3 cups of Japanese green tea (sencha, gyokuro, hojicha) per pour\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSide-handle form is ergonomic for one-handed pouring at a low table or kitchen counter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDaily use — not a display-only piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere are the hearts exactly?\u003c\/strong\u003e Look at the spout-tip face (where tea pours out) and the handle-end face (where you grip). Two small pink hearts (~5 mm) on each, set against the iridescent silver glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this microwave \/ dishwasher safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — Tasei Kiln confirms both. The painted patterns are kiln-fired into the glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the iridescent glaze fade?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — it's a kiln-fired overglaze, not a surface application. Treat it as you would any porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the sakura lid knob fragile?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 3D petals are the most fragile element. Always lift the lid by gripping the rim, not the petals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it have a built-in strainer?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — small ceramic strainer holes are built into the spout connection. No removable mesh strainer needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout ZenKiln\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZenKiln is 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","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487574311142,"sku":null,"price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7428910462_7o3b.jpg?v=1774622186"},{"product_id":"seto-yuzuriha-floral-cup-saucer-set","title":"Seto Yuzuriha Floral Coffee Cup \u0026 Saucer Set | Handmade Japanese Ceramic","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring a gentle touch of Japanese elegance to your tea or coffee time with this handmade Seto ware cup and saucer set by Kobo Yuzuriha. Decorated with soft blue floral motifs and a calm, feminine palette, it combines everyday usability with the charm of hand-painted Japanese ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cup has a generous rounded form, while the broad saucer adds a graceful presence to the table. This set is ideal for coffee, tea, and small desserts, and also makes a thoughtful gift for birthdays, housewarmings, and elegant table settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan and packed in an individual Thomson box, it is a lovely choice for collectors of Japanese ceramics and anyone who appreciates soft floral tableware.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487574540518,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7476977603_ln50.jpg?v=1774622188"},{"product_id":"kutani-mejiro-bird-mug","title":"Kutani Mejiro Bird Mug | Seikō Kiln, Three Birds Branch, 300 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eA bright, peaceable morning mug. Three small Mejiro birds — green-headed, yellow-throated, blue-tailed — sit close together on a hand-painted branch, with turquoise leaves and small yellow berries rounding out the scene. Made in Ishikawa Prefecture by Seikō Kiln (青郊窯), one of Kutani's most-respected contemporary workshops, on classic Kutani-ware white porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaker\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeikō Kiln (青郊窯) — contemporary Kutani-ware workshop, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eめじろ \/ Mejiro — Japanese white-eye bird motif\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePorcelain (Kutani-ware tradition)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~300 mL (~10.1 fl oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDiameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~8.5 cm (3.3\") at the rim\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~8.2 cm (3.2\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~400 g (~14 oz \/ 0.9 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWorkshop signature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ecursive 青郊 (Seikō) cobalt-and-black calligraphy on the foot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a Mejiro?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e目白 \/ Mejiro (Japanese white-eye \/ \u003cem\u003eZosterops japonicus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a small songbird native to Japan — green back, yellow throat, distinctive white eye-ring, and a clear, lilting song. They appear in early spring on plum, cherry, and citrus trees, often in pairs or small groups, fluffed against the cold. In Japanese painting and ceramics, Mejiro symbolize early spring, gentle companionship, and an everyday sense of warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy \"three birds\" matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost Mejiro mugs from competing Kutani workshops feature ONE bird on a branch. Seikō Kiln specifically composes three Mejiro across the wraparound design — typically a cuddled pair plus a watching third — as a friendlier, more populated scene. The composition is the signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe 13 painted details on this mug\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree Mejiro birds (green head, yellow throat, white belly, blue tail feathers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Cuddled pair + watching third\" composition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-drawn brown branch with iron-oxide dotted bark texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellow round berries clustered along the branch \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurquoise \/ teal painted leaves with darker venation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecond leaf cluster on the back side near the handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown iron-oxide rim line (Tetsue 鉄絵) — Kutani signature finishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCobalt-blue base line above the foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtly faceted rim (~12-sided cross-section)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoop ear handle in matching white porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e青郊 (Seikō) workshop signature on the bottom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside continuation of the brown iron-oxide rim line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWraparound composition — the branch and birds extend continuously around the body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Kutani ware and Seikō Kiln\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKutani ware (九谷焼) is one of Japan's most decorated porcelain traditions, originating in 1655 in Ishikawa Prefecture. The \"Kutani Five Colors\" — green, yellow, red, purple, and navy blue — applied as overglaze enamels on white porcelain define the tradition. Seikō Kiln (青郊窯, literally \"Blue Suburbs\") is a contemporary Kutani workshop in Komatsu, Ishikawa, known for clean, illustrative bird-and-floral motifs that translate the four-century-old tradition into mugs and tableware sized for daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse cases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle coffee, latte, hojicha, sencha, or matcha (300 mL is a comfortable single-cup pour)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-friendly with a comfortable loop handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaily-use mug, not display-only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy three birds and not one?\u003c\/strong\u003e Seikō Kiln's signature composition for this Mejiro design — most other Kutani workshops paint a single bird. The cuddled pair + watching third is a friendlier scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this microwave \/ dishwasher safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e The maker does not state this. Treat as hand-wash hand-painted ware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the yellow berries?\u003c\/strong\u003e Likely loquat (枇杷) or mandarin (蜜柑) — both are traditional Mejiro perches in Japanese ceramic painting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the painted colors fade?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — these are kiln-fired overglaze enamels, not surface application. Treat as you would any porcelain (hand-wash recommended).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the mug shaped slightly faceted at the rim?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — the rim is subtly polygonal (12-sided cross-section) rather than perfectly circular. That's a Seikō Kiln craftsmanship detail, not a defect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout ZenKiln\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZenKiln is 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","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487575720166,"sku":null,"price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7474300611_sdym.jpg?v=1774622193"},{"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. The matching design gives the set a calm seasonal character that works beautifully for coffee, tea, hot milk, or relaxed everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the set includes two mugs, it is especially suitable for shared daily routines, matching couple mugs, housewarming gifts, wedding or anniversary gifts, and thoughtful gifting for bird lovers or Japanese tableware collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan and presented in a decorative gift box, this mug pair blends practical daily use with the decorative richness of Kutani ware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca name=\"OLE_LINK736\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487575949542,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7426249464_pcjk.jpg?v=1774622194"},{"product_id":"arita-bunzan-peony-mug","title":"Arita-Yaki Yellow Peony Mug — Bunzan Kiln Hand-Painted Icchin Relief Porcelain","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-painted Arita-yaki yellow peony mug from \u003cstrong\u003e文山窯 (Bunzan Kiln)\u003c\/strong\u003e, in Saga Prefecture. The body is wrapped in raised peony petals — built up using \u003cstrong\u003e一珍 (icchin)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a slip-piped relief technique that gives each petal a tactile, three-dimensional ridge. The scalloped 輪花 (rinka) petal-edged rim is finished with brushed gold; the interior and handle remain in clean white porcelain. The bright yellow + gold colorway is the supplier's original combination — a quiet departure from the indigo and red the kiln is best known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📐 Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arita-yaki (有田焼) — also cross-listed as Hasami-yaki (波佐見焼); Saga Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop:\u003c\/strong\u003e 文山窯 (Bunzan Kiln)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistributor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 南風 (Nanpu)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~9 cm (3.5\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth including handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~12 cm (4.7\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~8.5 cm (3.3\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~280 mL (9.5 fl oz \/ ~1.2 US cups)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~153 g (5.4 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porcelain (磁器)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 一珍 (icchin) raised-glaze peony relief + brushed gold rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRim form:\u003c\/strong\u003e 輪花 (rinka) — scalloped, 5-petal radial mouth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow + Gold (supplier's original colorway)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e 経済産業省 (METI) Traditional Craft sticker — Arita-yaki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoot mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue underglaze hand-painted 2-character workshop mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual cardboard gift box with the supplier's 「くらしの器 有田焼」 label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade by\u003c\/strong\u003e Bunzan Kiln \/ Arita-yaki in Saga Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShips in 1–3 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎨 About the Icchin Technique\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e一珍 (icchin) is a Japanese ceramic decoration method in which slip or glaze is piped onto the surface like a confectioner's icing — the line sits proud of the body and remains raised after firing. Running a fingertip across the petals, you can feel each outline as a thin ridge. It is a technique requiring steady hand control: the slip dries quickly, and the line cannot be retouched once laid down. Combined with the scalloped 輪花 (rinka) mouth, icchin gives this mug a 3-dimensional tactile quality that flat-printed floral mugs cannot match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌸 The Peony Motif\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe peony (牡丕 botan) is 百花の王 (\"king of flowers\") in East Asian decorative tradition — an emblem of prosperity, richness, and springtime auspice. Used historically on Arita iroe ware for ceremonial and gift settings, the peony's many-petaled silhouette pairs naturally with the icchin raised-relief technique, which lets each petal layer above the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🍵 Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 280 mL capacity is a comfortable everyday tea or coffee size — larger than a Japanese yunomi, smaller than a Western latte mug. Handle is hand-pulled with a subtle inward curve; the body sits balanced on the foot ring without rocking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✅ Dishwasher and Microwave\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDishwasher: SAFE\u003c\/strong\u003e (per supplier explicit disclosure 食洗機〇). Hand-wash recommended for longest gold-rim life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrowave: NOT SAFE\u003c\/strong\u003e (per supplier explicit disclosure レンジ×) — the gold rim contains real metallic decoration that will spark in a microwave.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💍 Hand-made Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is decorated by hand. Slight differences in brushwork, peony placement, and gold finish are expected and part of the character of artisan Arita. Small dark spots may appear on the underside of the foot — these are an artifact of the glaze process (the foot is not glazed, so the body shows through) and are not flaws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎁 Gifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach mug arrives in its individual cardboard gift box with the supplier's daily-ware 「くらしの器」 label. Suitable as a tea-drinker's gift, an office-desk piece, or an addition to a small collection of contemporary Arita-yaki.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🧼 Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-wash with mild detergent is gentlest — although the body is dishwasher-safe per the supplier, the brushed gold rim will dull over many cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid sudden temperature changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use in microwave (gold rim is metallic) or open flame\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. 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\u003cp\u003e📦 Ships from Japan, hand-packed for safe delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487576965350,"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.7506894308_pkkc.jpg?v=1774622197"},{"product_id":"arita-strawberry-teapot","title":"Arita Strawberry Teapot | Hand-Painted Porcelain Tea Pot, 250 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring charm and warmth to your tea time with this hand-painted Arita porcelain teapot, decorated with a sweet raised strawberry motif. Crafted in Japan, this compact teapot combines everyday practicality with a playful, collectible design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rounded body feels soft and approachable, while the built-in tea strainer makes it easy to brew loose-leaf tea for one or two servings. The strawberry design uses a raised decorative technique that gives the surface a gently dimensional look and adds to its handmade appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan and individually boxed, this teapot is a thoughtful choice for tea lovers, collectors of Japanese tableware, and anyone who enjoys charming fruit-themed ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487577161958,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7554840597_36tz.jpg?v=1774622198"},{"product_id":"toyo-sasaki-blue-cold-sake-set","title":"Toyo Sasaki Aqua Drizzle Sake Set | Glass Carafe \u0026 2 Cups, Turquoise Gradient, 320 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring refined Japanese glass craftsmanship to your table with this handmade cold sake set by Toyo Sasaki Glass. The set includes one 300 ml carafe and two 55 ml cups, designed for elegant chilled sake service at home or as a thoughtful gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carafe includes a separate ice insert, helping keep sake cool without watering it down. The soft blue tone and flowing glass form create a calm, refined atmosphere that works beautifully for sake time, entertaining, or display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan and packed in an individual gift box, this set is a strong choice for sake lovers, Japanese glassware collectors, wedding or anniversary gifts, and elevated home bar styling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487577522406,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7479460570_o6db.jpg?v=1774622200"},{"product_id":"edo-glass-sake-cup-blue-gold-leaf","title":"Edo Glass Sake Cup | Blue Gold Leaf Ochoko, 85 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd refined Japanese elegance to your drinking ritual with this handcrafted Edo glass sake cup from the Yachiyo Kiln line. Its deep blue tone and gold-leaf-like pattern create a rich, luminous appearance that feels both traditional and contemporary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSized at approximately 85 ml, this ochoko-style cup is ideal for chilled sake, tasting pours, display, or thoughtful gifting. 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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. 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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":"shigaraki-coffee-cup-saucer-set","title":"Shigaraki Coffee Cup \u0026 Saucer Set | Olive Green Mosaic Japanese Stoneware, 240 ml","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_LINK357\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring the warmth and quiet character of Japanese pottery to your coffee or tea ritual with this handmade Shigaraki ware cup and saucer set. 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Iroe Yu's Hidamari series renders that scene without features on the cats — pure silhouette — so the viewer can project their own pets onto the mug. 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Classic Kutani is known for bright overglaze enamels (the \"Kutani Five Colors\"). Iroe Yu (色絵 遊 — literally \"color-painting Yu\") is a contemporary Kutani workshop that reinterprets the tradition in a quieter, more domestic register: stoneware-textured bodies, kohiki-speckle glazes, and hand-painted scenes that feel like illustrations from a children's book rather than formal banquet ware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUse cases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSingle-cup coffee, latte, tea, or matcha — 230 mL is a comfortable daily portion\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHand-friendly loop handle, balanced weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDaily use, not a display-only piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this microwave \/ dishwasher safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e The maker does not state this. 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Its softly textured amber glass surface adds warmth and atmosphere to the table, while the matching cups complete the set for quiet evenings, entertaining, or thoughtful gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan and presented as a gift-worthy set, this piece is ideal for sake lovers, collectors of Japanese glassware, and anyone looking for a refined barware accent with an understated presence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487582535910,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7475835894_g9da.jpg?v=1774622219"},{"product_id":"kutani-plum-blossom-tea-set","title":"Kutani Plum Blossom Tea Set | 400 ml Teapot \u0026 2 Yunomi Cups","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring a refined Japanese tea ritual into your home with this Kutani ware tea set, beautifully decorated with plum blossom motifs in red and blue tones. 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The set includes one teapot and two small cups, presented in a wooden box for a gift-worthy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe teapot includes a strainer for loose-leaf brewing, while the two cups are sized for calm, intimate tea service. The luminous gold finish gives the set a celebratory presence that feels luxurious while still keeping the quiet beauty of Japanese tableware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan, this tea set is a thoughtful choice for tea lovers, collectors of Japanese ceramics, and meaningful gifting for weddings, anniversaries, housewarmings, and milestone occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487583322342,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7479451664_szdp.jpg?v=1774622224"},{"product_id":"arita-indigo-camellia-tea-set","title":"Arita Indigo Camellia Tea Set | Kyusu Teapot 410 ml \u0026 2 Yunomi Cups","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring refined Japanese elegance to your tea ritual with this hand-painted porcelain tea set from Craft Nanpu. Decorated with an indigo camellia motif on a deep blue ground, the set includes one kyusu teapot and two yunomi cups, creating a graceful balance of color, tradition, and everyday usability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe built-in tea strainer makes the teapot practical for loose-leaf brewing, while the two yunomi cups make the set ideal for sharing tea with a guest or enjoying a quiet tea moment at home. The camellia design adds a calm seasonal feeling and a gift-worthy character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan and presented in a wooden box, this tea set is a thoughtful choice for tea lovers, Japanese porcelain collectors, housewarming gifts, and wedding or anniversary gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487583551718,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7428796280_7nvk.jpg?v=1774622223"},{"product_id":"kutani-bird-kyusu-teapot","title":"Kutani Bird Kyusu Teapot with Strainer | Japanese Porcelain, 350 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring color and calm to your tea ritual with this Kutani ware kyusu teapot by Seikou Kiln. Decorated with a gentle mejiro bird motif on a crisp porcelain body, it combines the beauty of Japanese overglaze painting with the practical comfort of an everyday tea pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a 350 ml capacity, this kyusu is suitable for Japanese tea and also works beautifully for black tea or herbal infusions. The included stainless steel strainer makes brewing convenient, while the rounded form and painted design give it a warm decorative presence on the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan and presented in an individual paper box, this teapot 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":47487583781094,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7426065968_s4kp.jpg?v=1774622225"},{"product_id":"arita-green-floral-demitasse-cup-saucer","title":"Arita Hexagon Demitasse Cup \u0026 Saucer — Floral Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-painted Arita\/Hasami hexagonal demitasse cup \u0026amp; saucer\u003c\/strong\u003e in the supplier's \u003cem\u003e花絵間取緑 Hana-e Madori Midori\u003c\/em\u003e (\"Floral-Picture Reservation, Green\") pattern. Green overglaze rim wash + sumi-ink brushwork reservations + orange-red akae florets + turquoise\/yellow\/cobalt enamel dot accents on the characteristic iron-spot-speckled Arita-Hasami border-kiln porcelain body. Original navy-blue gift box with 美術 有田焼 (Bijutsu Arita-yaki) certification sticker on saucer underside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHexagonal demitasse cup + matching petaloid saucer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCup\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5 cm rim × 5.5 cm height (≈2.6″ × 2.2″); 10 cm w\/handle (≈3.9″); 100 mL (≈3.4 fl oz); 150 g (≈5.3 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSaucer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 cm dia × 3 cm height (≈4.7″ × 1.2″); 180 g (≈6.3 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSet weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈ 330 g (≈11.6 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePorcelain (Arita\/Hasami high-fired with characteristic iron-spot speckle)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePattern\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e花絵間取緑 Hana-e Madori Midori (\"Floral-Picture Reservation, Green\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFoot mark\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle hand-painted underglaze cobalt signature character on cup + saucer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCertification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e美術 \/ 有田焼 (Bijutsu Arita-yaki) sticker on saucer underside\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBox\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal navy-blue printed gift box with cream Kurashi-no-Utsuwa product card + red 有田焼 brand label\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMade by\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNanpu-distributed Arita\/Hasami kiln (maker code ITM5946), Saga–Nagasaki border, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWorkshop \u0026amp; tradition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArita (有田焼) and Hasami (波佐見焼) are two of Japan's most prestigious porcelain traditions — both designated 経済産業大臣指定伝統的工芸品 (Traditional Crafts) — produced in neighbouring towns on the Saga–Nagasaki border. Many border-region kilns produce ware that is classified as both, and this set is one of those: a hand-painted hexagonal demitasse co-classified as Arita\/Hasami porcelain, distributed via 南風 Nanpu (a long-established Saga\/Nagasaki-region porcelain wholesaler).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePattern \u0026amp; design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern name \u003cem\u003e花絵間取緑\u003c\/em\u003e breaks down as: \u003cstrong\u003e花絵\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003ehana-e\u003c\/em\u003e, \"floral picture\") + \u003cstrong\u003e間取\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003emadori\u003c\/em\u003e, the painter's reservation or framed window inside which the decoration sits) + \u003cstrong\u003e緑\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003emidori\u003c\/em\u003e, green — the colour that anchors the rim wash). The hexagonal cup form lends itself naturally to madori: each of the six panels of the cup, and each segment of the saucer, becomes its own small painted scene. The orange-red akae florets are rendered as 3-petal clusters anchored at the base of brown brush-line stems, with tiny turquoise + yellow + cobalt enamel dots scattered around as visual stamen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUse cases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEspresso \/ strong-brew coffee service (100 mL demitasse capacity)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eJapanese sencha or genmaicha tea in a small portion\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAfter-dinner liqueur or amaro\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDisplay-as-art: the hexagonal facets read beautifully on an open shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGift: wedding, anniversary, corporate executive, housewarming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHand-wash only with mild soap and lukewarm water; rinse and air-dry with a soft cotton cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAvoid sudden temperature changes (don't pour boiling water into a cold cup)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAvoid abrasive sponges, scouring pads, and harsh detergents that can wear the hand-painted overglaze decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMicrowave and dishwasher use are not confirmed by the supplier — hand-wash and hand-warm preparation only is recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e※ The light iron-spot speckle through the porcelain body is intentional and characteristic of Arita\/Hasami border-kiln production — it is part of the surface, not a defect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a demitasse?\u003c\/strong\u003e A demitasse is a small \"half-cup\" — typically 60–100 mL — used in Europe for espresso and in Japan for strong tea or coffee. This piece is 100 mL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArita or Hasami?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both. The kiln sits in the Saga–Nagasaki border region where Arita-cho and Hasami-cho meet, and the supplier classifies the production as both Arita-yaki and Hasami-yaki traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it microwave or dishwasher safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e Not confirmed by the supplier. We recommend hand-wash only with mild soap and lukewarm water to preserve the hand-painted overglaze decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the small dark spots on the porcelain a flaw?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — the light iron-spot speckle is intentional and characteristic of Arita-Hasami border-kiln porcelain bodies. It's part of the surface, not a defect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout ZenKiln\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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":47487584174310,"sku":"ZK-CUP-NANPU-ITM5946","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7668563885_r5rz.jpg?v=1774622226"},{"product_id":"arita-hexagon-demitasse-cup-saucer","title":"Arita Hexagon Demitasse Cup \u0026 Saucer — Diamond Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-painted Arita\/Hasami hexagonal demitasse cup \u0026amp; saucer\u003c\/strong\u003e in the supplier's \u003cem\u003e染錦菱紋 Some-nishiki Hishi-mon\u003c\/em\u003e (\"Sometsuke + Polychrome-Brocade Diamond-Lattice\") pattern. Pale cobalt sometsuke (underglaze) diamond grid + red, green, gold, yellow, black overglaze enamels filling alternating cells — the canonical Old-Imari \/ Kakiemon-school technique on the characteristic iron-spot-speckled Arita-Hasami porcelain body. Original navy gift box + 美術 有田焼 certification sticker on saucer underside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHexagonal demitasse cup + matching petaloid saucer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCup\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5 cm rim × 5.5 cm h (≈2.6″ × 2.2″); 10 cm w\/handle (≈3.9″); 100 mL (≈3.4 fl oz); 150 g (≈5.3 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSaucer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 cm dia × 3 cm h (≈4.7″ × 1.2″); 180 g (≈6.3 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSet weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈ 330 g (≈11.6 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePorcelain + Gold kinsai overglaze\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePattern\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e染錦菱紋 Some-nishiki Hishi-mon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFoot mark\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle underglaze cobalt signature character on cup + saucer (same painter as our floral hexagon sister)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCertification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e美術 \/ 有田焼 (Bijutsu Arita-yaki) sticker on saucer underside\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBox\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal navy-blue printed gift box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMade by\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNanpu-distributed Arita\/Hasami kiln (ITM5947), Saga-Nagasaki border, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWorkshop \u0026amp; tradition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArita (有田焼) and Hasami (波佐見焼) are two of Japan's most prestigious porcelain traditions — both designated 経済産業大臣指定伝統的工芸品 (Traditional Crafts) — produced in neighbouring towns on the Saga–Nagasaki border. Many border-region kilns produce ware classified as both, and this set is one of those: a hand-painted hexagonal demitasse co-classified as Arita+Hasami porcelain, distributed via 南風 Nanpu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the pattern?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e染錦菱紋 Some-nishiki Hishi-mon\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e染\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003esometsuke\u003c\/em\u003e, underglaze cobalt) + \u003cstrong\u003e錦\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003enishikide\u003c\/em\u003e, polychrome overglaze brocade) + \u003cstrong\u003e菱紋\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003ehishi-mon\u003c\/em\u003e, diamond crest). A pale-blue cobalt diamond grid lays the structural pattern, and red\/green\/gold\/yellow\/black overglaze enamels fill alternating cells with miniature framed diamonds. The combination of sometsuke base + nishikide overlay is the canonical Old-Imari \/ Kakiemon-school decorative technique, and the diamond \u003cem\u003e(hishi)\u003c\/em\u003e is one of Japan's oldest crest motifs — used in textile and ceramic decoration for centuries. The hexagonal cup form lets each of the six panels carry the lattice motif at a slightly different orientation, giving the set a quiet kaleidoscopic complexity from every angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUse cases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEspresso \/ strong-brew coffee service (100 mL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eJapanese sencha tea in a small portion\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAfter-dinner liqueur or amaro\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDisplay-as-art — the diamond lattice + hexagonal form together create a kaleidoscopic table presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGift: wedding, anniversary, corporate executive, housewarming, mid-century-modern collector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHand-wash only with mild soap and lukewarm water; rinse and air-dry with a soft cotton cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAvoid sudden temperature changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAvoid abrasive sponges and harsh detergents — the gold (kinsai) enamel and overglaze polychrome enamels are surface-applied and will wear with abrasion\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMicrowave and dishwasher use are not confirmed by the supplier — the gold kinsai accents in particular should NOT be microwaved (gold and microwave incompatible) or dishwashed (gold lines abrade)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e※ The light iron-spot speckle through the porcelain body is intentional and characteristic of Arita\/Hasami border-kiln production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it microwave or dishwasher safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e Not confirmed by the supplier. The gold (kinsai) enamel accents are specifically incompatible with microwave use, and the polychrome overglaze enamels will abrade in a dishwasher cycle. Hand-wash only with mild soap and lukewarm water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArita or Hasami?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both. The kiln sits on the Saga–Nagasaki border where Arita-cho and Hasami-cho meet, and the supplier classifies the production as both Arita-yaki and Hasami-yaki traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the small dark spots in the body intentional?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — the light iron-spot speckle is characteristic of Arita-Hasami border-kiln porcelain. It's part of the surface, not a defect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there a matching floral variant?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — see our 花絵間取緑 Hana-e Madori Midori hexagon demitasse (same form, same Nanpu workshop run) for a coordinating floral pattern with the same hexagonal cup form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout ZenKiln\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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":47487584403686,"sku":"ZK-CUP-NANPU-ITM5947","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7620438546_73nc.jpg?v=1774622227"},{"product_id":"arita-four-gentlemen-cup-saucer-set","title":"Arita Imari Coffee Cup \u0026 Saucer — Hand-Painted Shu-Dami Shikunshi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hand-painted Arita-yaki \/ Hasami-yaki coffee cup and saucer set decorated in the classic 古伊万里 (Old Imari) cartouche tradition. Four alternating panels move around the cup body — two saturated vermillion (\u003cem\u003eshu-dami\u003c\/em\u003e 朱濃) overglaze enamel grounds filled with a fine plum-blossom diaper, alternating with two white reserves painted with \u003cem\u003eshikunshi\u003c\/em\u003e (四君子, the Four Noble Plants — plum, orchid, bamboo, chrysanthemum) and a small blue bird perched on a flowering branch. The saucer carries the same four-panel scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coffee cup with handle + matching saucer (1 + 1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCup:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~9.1 cm (3.6″) rim diameter · ~7.3 cm (2.9″) height · ~200 mL (~6.8 fl oz) capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaucer:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~14.3 cm (5.6″) diameter · ~2.2 cm (0.9″) rim height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porcelain (磁器), Arita-yaki + Hasami-yaki lineage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Underglaze cobalt (\u003cem\u003esometsuke\u003c\/em\u003e 染付) + overglaze enamels (\u003cem\u003eakae\u003c\/em\u003e 赤絵, \u003cem\u003eshu-dami\u003c\/em\u003e 朱濃)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shikunshi 四君子 + komon plum-blossom diaper + small blue bird\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand line:\u003c\/strong\u003e くらしの器 (Kurashi-no-utsuwa, “Vessels for Everyday Life”)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoot mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cursive blue underglaze workshop signature on cup + saucer + 美術有田焼 (Arita-yaki Art) gold cooperative sticker on saucer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nanpu \/ Arita-yaki \u0026amp; Hasami-yaki in Saga Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox:\u003c\/strong\u003e Branded keshōbako (化粧箱) navy presentation box — gift-ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe motif — Four Noble Plants (Shikunshi)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e四君子 (“the four gentlemen”) is a Confucian set of four virtuous plants — plum for resilience through winter, orchid for quiet integrity, bamboo for upright flexibility, chrysanthemum for steadfast longevity. As a decorative cycle on porcelain it dates back to Ming-dynasty Chinese precedents and was adopted into Imari export ware from the late 17th century onward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this is Imari-style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Imari” refers to the port through which Arita-yaki porcelain was historically shipped abroad. By the early Edo period, the term described a recognisable decorative grammar: alternating panels of saturated overglaze red and white sometsuke reserves with multi-colour enamels. This set follows that grammar in red + blue + green + yellow polychrome (no gold), placing it in the everyday-use Imari tradition rather than the high-court 金蘭手 kinrande line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt the table\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEspresso or short coffee (~200 mL is generous for espresso, restrained for filter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese tea — sencha, hojicha, gyokuro — handheld with handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWagashi or fruit dessert plating on the saucer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay piece on an open shelf paired with cobalt-blue stacking ware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash with mild detergent and a soft sponge — avoid abrasive scrubbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not soak; dry promptly with a soft towel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrowave \/ dishwasher: not supplier-certified — treat as hand-wash only to protect the overglaze enamel and shu-dami ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo sudden temperature changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbout ZenKiln — 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\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📦 Ships from Japan, hand-packed for safe delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487585681638,"sku":"ZK-CUPSAUC-NANPU-KJK10639","price":61.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7630326165_jy8i.jpg?v=1774622232"},{"product_id":"arita-ko-imari-wisteria-cup-saucer-set","title":"Arita Imari Wisteria Coffee Cup \u0026 Saucer (Sehei-gama, Ko-Imari, 160ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hand-painted Arita-yaki \/ Hasami-yaki coffee cup and saucer set in the classic 古伊万里 (Ko-Imari) cartouche tradition, made by Sehei-gama (瀬兵窯) in Saga Prefecture. Four alternating panels move around the cup body — two vermillion-red overglaze enamel (\u003cem\u003eakae\u003c\/em\u003e 赤絵) ground panels carrying white scrolled leaves and gold tracery, alternating with two white reserves painted with the named motif: cascading purple-lavender wisteria (藤 \u003cem\u003efuji\u003c\/em\u003e) joined by sakura (cherry blossom) and small yellow chrysanthemum-like florets on a green flowering branch. The 6-lobe scalloped (\u003cem\u003erinka\u003c\/em\u003e 輪花) rim is finished with a cobalt \u003cem\u003esometsuke\u003c\/em\u003e band of stylised wave-cloud scrollwork and small gold-outlined (\u003cem\u003ekinsai\u003c\/em\u003e 金彩) daisy roundels, with a hair-line gold trim along the lip. The cup stands on a tall pedestal (高台 \u003cem\u003ekōdai\u003c\/em\u003e) foot decorated with cobalt \u003cem\u003eseigaiha\u003c\/em\u003e 青海波 wave fill. The matching saucer carries the same composition in radial bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coffee cup with handle + matching saucer (1 + 1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCup:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.5 cm (3.3″) rim diameter · 10.5 cm (4.1″) incl. handle · 4.3 cm (1.7″) foot diameter · 7.5 cm (3.0″) height · ~160 mL (~5.4 fl oz) capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaucer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.7 cm (5.8″) diameter · 3.0 cm (1.2″) rim height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porcelain (磁器), Arita-yaki + Hasami-yaki lineage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Underglaze cobalt (\u003cem\u003esometsuke\u003c\/em\u003e 染付) + overglaze enamels (\u003cem\u003eakae\u003c\/em\u003e 赤絵) + overglaze gold (\u003cem\u003ekinsai\u003c\/em\u003e 金彩) accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNamed motif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wisteria (藤 fuji) + sakura (桜) + chrysanthemum-like florets + flowering branch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle register:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ko-Imari (古伊万里) — alternating red\/white cartouche scheme, mado-nuki (窓抜き) composition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand line:\u003c\/strong\u003e くらしの器 (Kurashi-no-utsuwa) — Sehei-gama for Nanpu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoot mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cursive blue underglaze workshop seal on cup + saucer foot, with “MADE IN JAPAN” blue foil sticker on saucer underside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sehei-gama \/ Nanpu \/ Arita-yaki \u0026amp; Hasami-yaki in Saga Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox:\u003c\/strong\u003e Branded navy くらしの器 keshōbako (化粧箱) presentation box with brand card (red 有田焼 stamp) — gift-ready on arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe motif — Wisteria (藤 \/ Fuji)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWisteria has been a central late-spring \/ early-summer auspicious motif in Japanese decorative arts since the Heian period. Its long, cascading flower clusters symbolise longevity, gentleness, and the renewal of the seasonal cycle; the plant became historically associated with the Fujiwara (藤原, “wisteria field”) noble lineage. Joined here by sakura — the cherry blossom that opens the season — and yellow chrysanthemum-like florets, the painted reserve panels form a multi-flower bouquet across the cup body and saucer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this is Ko-Imari (古伊万里)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Imari” refers to the port through which Arita-yaki porcelain was historically shipped abroad. By the early Edo period, the term came to describe a recognisable decorative grammar: alternating panels of saturated overglaze red and white sometsuke reserves, often finished with gold for high-tier pieces. This set follows that grammar — red akae 赤絵 + cobalt sometsuke 染付 + green \/ yellow \/ aubergine enamels + overglaze gold 金彩 kinsai trim — placing it firmly in the Ko-Imari tradition that informed European chinoiserie tableware for two centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt the table\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEspresso, ristretto, or short coffee (~160 mL sits between demitasse and a full coffee mug — petite, restrained)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese tea — sencha, hojicha, gyokuro — held by the handle without burning fingers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWagashi or small fruit dessert plated on the saucer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay piece on an open shelf — pair with cobalt-blue stacking ware for a Ko-Imari corner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-wash only with mild detergent and a soft sponge — avoid abrasive scrubbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not put in the dishwasher\u003c\/strong\u003e — alkaline detergent strips overglaze gold (金彩 kinsai) over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not put in the microwave\u003c\/strong\u003e — overglaze gold trim can arc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not soak; dry promptly with a soft towel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo sudden temperature changes (don't pour boiling water onto cold porcelain)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbout ZenKiln — 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\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📦 Ships from Japan, hand-packed for safe delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487585911014,"sku":"ZK-CUPSAUC-NANPU-KJK10431","price":77.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7582269790_de34.jpg?v=1774622233"},{"product_id":"arita-red-gold-chrysanthemum-cup-saucer-set","title":"Arita Imari Red \u0026 Gold Kinrande Chrysanthemum Cup \u0026 Saucer (Tokukō, 150ml)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eArita Imari Red \u0026amp; Gold Kinrande Chrysanthemum Coffee Cup \u0026amp; Saucer — Hand-Painted by Tokukō (徳幸)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hand-painted Arita-yaki \/ Hasami-yaki coffee\/tea cup and saucer set in the high-tier 金襴手 (kinrande, “gold brocade”) tradition — vermillion akae 赤絵 ground covered in extensive overglaze gold leaf, with the named motif 菊華紋 (kikka-mon, chrysanthemum-cluster rosettes) repeated six-plus times around the cup body and ringing the saucer rim, joined by continuous gold karakusa 唐草 scrolling vines. The 8-lobe scalloped (輪花 rinka) rim is finished with lotus-petal cartouches filled with a fine white-on-gold 七宝 shippō reticulated dot pattern, framed by hair-line kinsai gold trim. Made by Tokukō (徳幸) kiln in Saga Prefecture and presented in its branded navy くらしの器 keshōbako.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📐 At a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coffee \/ black-tea cup with handle + matching saucer (1 + 1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCup:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.0 cm (3.5″) rim diameter · 11.5 cm (4.5″) incl. handle · 6.5 cm (2.6″) height · ~150 mL (~5.1 fl oz) capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaucer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.0 cm (5.9″) diameter · 2.0 cm (0.8″) rim height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porcelain (磁器), Arita-yaki + Hasami-yaki lineage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Overglaze enamels (akae 赤絵 vermillion ground) + overglaze gold leaf (kinsai 金彩 \/ kinrande 金襴手) — the gold-brocade technique that defines high-tier Imari ware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNamed motif:\u003c\/strong\u003e 菊華紋 (kikka-mon — chrysanthemum-cluster rosette) joined by 唐草 (karakusa — scrolling vines)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle register:\u003c\/strong\u003e 古伊万里 (Ko-Imari) — kinrande nishikide variant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand line:\u003c\/strong\u003e くらしの器 (Kurashi-no-utsuwa, “Vessels for Everyday Life”)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoot mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green diamond cartouche enclosing 徳幸 (Tokukō) + 有田焼 (Arita-yaki) printed below — kiln registration seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade by\u003c\/strong\u003e Tokukō \/ Nanpu \/ Arita-yaki \u0026amp; Hasami-yaki in Saga Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox:\u003c\/strong\u003e Branded navy くらしの器 keshōbako (化粧箱) presentation box with brand card (red 有田焼 stamp) — ready as a gift on arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌼 The motif — Kikka 菊華 (Chrysanthemum-Cluster)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chrysanthemum (kiku) is the imperial flower of Japan — adopted by the imperial household in the early Kamakura period and still featured on the 16-petal Imperial Seal today. As a decorative motif, it symbolises longevity, nobility, perfection, and the autumnal season. The kikka-mon repeated-rosette composition is among the most luxurious of all Imari gold-decoration patterns; this set carries six full chrysanthemum rosettes around the cup body and matching rosettes ringing the saucer rim. The continuous gold karakusa (唐草) vines connecting the rosettes is itself a symbol of eternity, growth, and perseverance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎨 Why this is Kinrande (金襴手) — Gold-Brocade Imari\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKinrande, literally “gold brocade hand”, is the high-tier 17th-century Arita technique that applied gold leaf and gold-line decoration over the polychrome akae overglaze enamel ground. Originally developed in Arita as a chinoiserie response to Ming-Wanli gold-decorated porcelains, kinrande became the signature look of high-end Japanese export ware bound for European aristocratic households. Tokukō kiln continues that tradition today — this piece is kinrande worked over vermillion akae, with extensive gold karakusa + kikka coverage, the white-on-gold shippō reticulated cartouches, and hair-line kinsai gold rim. Buyers familiar with antique Old Imari (古伊万里) will recognise the grammar immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e☕ At the table\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall espresso, espresso lungo, ristretto, or macchiato (150 mL is generous for espresso, restrained for filter coffee)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese 紅茶 (kōcha \/ black tea) — the form is the traditional Japanese kōchawan (紅茶碗皿) — held by the handle without burning fingers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA petite afternoon-tea or wagashi pairing cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA statement collector’s display piece on an open shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA natural pairing for Old Imari (古伊万里) \/ Imari teacup \/ service porcelaine arita imari collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🧼 Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-wash \u003cstrong\u003eonly\u003c\/strong\u003e with mild detergent and a soft sponge — never abrasive scrubbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo NOT use the dishwasher\u003c\/strong\u003e — alkaline detergent strips overglaze gold (金襴手) very quickly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo NOT use the microwave\u003c\/strong\u003e — the gold can arc and damage the piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not soak; dry promptly with a soft towel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo sudden temperature changes (do not pour boiling water onto cold porcelain)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎁 Gift-ready \u0026amp; sister product\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips in its branded navy くらしの器 keshōbako (化粧箱) with brand card (cream cursive script + red 有田焼 stamp + 商品札 hang-tag) — gift-ready as bought. A natural gift for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoffee and tea ritualists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHostess and housewarming gifts (and luxury corporate gifts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeddings, anniversaries, engagements, graduations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFather’s Day and seasonal table styling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOld Imari \/ Arita \/ Kutani \/ Japanese tableware collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA matching \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/arita-blue-gold-cup-saucer-set\"\u003eblue-ground sister\u003c\/a\u003e (錦青地金彩菊華紋 — cobalt blue background, same kikka-mon kinrande motif, same Tokukō kiln) is available separately — perfect as a pair for a his-and-hers table setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout ZenKiln\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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\u003cp\u003e📦 Ships from Japan, hand-packed for safe delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487586107622,"sku":"ZK-CUPSAUC-NANPU-KJK10608","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7580453012_kjyb.jpg?v=1774622234"},{"product_id":"arita-blue-gold-cup-saucer-set","title":"Arita Imari Blue \u0026 Gold Kinrande Chrysanthemum Cup \u0026 Saucer (Tokukō, 150ml)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eArita Imari Blue \u0026amp; Gold Kinrande Chrysanthemum Coffee Cup \u0026amp; Saucer — Hand-Painted by Tokukō (徳幸)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hand-painted Arita-yaki \/ Hasami-yaki coffee\/tea cup and saucer set in the high-tier 金襴手 (kinrande, “gold brocade”) tradition — a deep cobalt blue underglaze sometsuke (染付) ground covered in extensive overglaze gold leaf, with the named motif 菊華紋 (kikka-mon, chrysanthemum-cluster rosettes) repeated six-plus times around the cup body and ringing the saucer rim, joined by continuous gold karakusa 唐草 scrolling vines. The 8-lobe scalloped (輪花 rinka) rim is finished with lotus-petal cartouches filled with a fine white-on-gold 七宝 shippō reticulated dot pattern, framed by hair-line kinsai gold trim. Made by Tokukō (徳幸) kiln in Saga Prefecture, presented in its branded navy くらしの器 keshōbako — and carries the Arita-yaki cooperative 美術 (bijutsu \/ “art-tier”) authentication sticker on the saucer underside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📐 At a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coffee \/ black-tea cup with handle + matching saucer (1 + 1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCup:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.0 cm (3.5″) rim diameter · 11.5 cm (4.5″) incl. handle · 6.5 cm (2.6″) height · ~150 mL (~5.1 fl oz) capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaucer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.0 cm (5.9″) diameter · 2.0 cm (0.8″) rim height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porcelain (磁器), Arita-yaki + Hasami-yaki lineage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Underglaze cobalt blue (sometsuke 染付) ground + overglaze gold leaf (kinsai 金彩 \/ kinrande 金襴手) — the gold-brocade technique that defines high-tier Imari ware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNamed motif:\u003c\/strong\u003e 菊華紋 (kikka-mon — chrysanthemum-cluster rosette) joined by 唐草 (karakusa — scrolling vines)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle register:\u003c\/strong\u003e 古伊万里 (Ko-Imari) — kinrande nishikide variant, blue-ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand line:\u003c\/strong\u003e くらしの器 (Kurashi-no-utsuwa, “Vessels for Everyday Life”)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual authentication:\u003c\/strong\u003e (1) green diamond cartouche enclosing 徳幸 (Tokukō) + 有田焼 (Arita-yaki) on \u003cem\u003eboth\u003c\/em\u003e cup and saucer foot; (2) Arita-yaki cooperative 美術 (Bijutsu \/ “Arita-yaki Art”) gold oval sticker on the saucer underside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade by\u003c\/strong\u003e Tokukō \/ Nanpu \/ Arita-yaki \u0026amp; Hasami-yaki in Saga Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox:\u003c\/strong\u003e Branded navy くらしの器 keshōbako (化粧箱) presentation box with brand card (red 有田焼 stamp) — ready as a gift on arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌼 The motif — Kikka 菊華 (Chrysanthemum-Cluster)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chrysanthemum (kiku) is the imperial flower of Japan — adopted by the imperial household in the early Kamakura period and still featured on the 16-petal Imperial Seal today. As a decorative motif, it symbolises longevity, nobility, perfection, and the autumnal season. The kikka-mon repeated-rosette composition is among the most elaborate and gold-intensive of all Imari decoration patterns; this piece carries six full chrysanthemum rosettes around the cup body and matching rosettes ringing the saucer rim. The continuous gold karakusa (唐草) vines connecting the rosettes is itself a symbol of eternity, growth, and perseverance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎨 Why this is Kinrande (金襴手) — Gold-Brocade Imari (blue-ground variant)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKinrande, literally “gold brocade hand”, is the high-tier 17th-century Arita technique that applied gold leaf and gold-line decoration over a coloured ground — originally developed in Arita as a chinoiserie response to Ming-Wanli gold-decorated porcelains. The blue-ground variant of kinrande (this piece) places the gold over a deep cobalt blue underglaze sometsuke 染付 base — technically distinct from the red-ground variant, which uses overglaze akae 赤絵 vermillion as ground. The cobalt blue is fired beneath the glaze in a single high-fire; the overglaze gold + small mori-age white slip dots are added in a lower-temperature second firing. Tokukō kiln continues this layered tradition today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e☕ At the table\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall espresso, espresso lungo, ristretto, or macchiato (150 mL is generous for espresso, restrained for filter coffee)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese 紅茶 (kōcha \/ black tea) — the form is the traditional Japanese kōchawan (紅茶碗皿)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA petite afternoon-tea or wagashi pairing cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA statement collector’s display piece — pairs naturally with Old Imari (古伊万里), other Arita kinrande, and blue-and-white sometsuke pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🧼 Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-wash \u003cstrong\u003eonly\u003c\/strong\u003e with mild detergent and a soft sponge — never abrasive scrubbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo NOT use the dishwasher\u003c\/strong\u003e — alkaline detergent strips overglaze gold (金襴手) very quickly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo NOT use the microwave\u003c\/strong\u003e — the gold can arc and damage the piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not soak; dry promptly with a soft towel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo sudden temperature changes (do not pour boiling water onto cold porcelain)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎁 Gift-ready \u0026amp; sister product\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips in its branded navy くらしの器 keshōbako (化粧箱) with brand card (cream cursive script + red 有田焼 stamp) — gift-ready as bought. A natural gift for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoffee and tea ritualists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHostess and housewarming gifts, corporate gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeddings, anniversaries, engagements, graduations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFather’s Day and seasonal table styling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOld Imari \/ Arita \/ Kutani \/ Japanese tableware collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA matching \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/arita-red-gold-chrysanthemum-cup-saucer-set\"\u003ered-ground sister\u003c\/a\u003e (錦赤地金彩菊華紋 — vermillion akae background, same kikka-mon kinrande motif, same Tokukō kiln, identical 9 × 6.5 cm cup \/ 15 cm saucer \/ 150 mL) is available separately — perfect as a pair for a his-and-hers table setting or as a wedding gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout ZenKiln\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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\u003cp\u003e📦 Ships from Japan, hand-packed for safe delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487586402534,"sku":"ZK-CUPSAUC-NANPU-KJK10607","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7582319806_k9n8.jpg?v=1774622235"},{"product_id":"kutani-yoshidaya-yunomi-tea-cup","title":"Kutani Yoshidaya Yunomi — Hand-Painted Mountain Sakura \u0026 Bird (Tōjudō, Ishikawa, ~220ml)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e🌸 Kutani Yoshidaya Yunomi — Hand-Painted Mountain Sakura \u0026amp; Bird on Stoneware\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hand-painted 九谷焼 (Kutani-yaki) large yunomi — the traditional Japanese handle-less tea cup, made in the 吉田屋 (Yoshidaya) revival palette: a saturated yellow overglaze ground frames a painted reserve of mountain cherry blossoms (山桜 yama-zakura) with a perched small bird in blue and pink. The reserve panel is set against a calm gray-speckled stoneware body, drawing the eye to the painted scene. The foot carries a red painter\/workshop seal in cursive script.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📐 At a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large yunomi (大湯呑) — traditional handle-less Japanese tea cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.2 cm (3.6″) diameter · 9.0 cm (3.5″) height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~200–240 mL (~6.8–8.1 fl oz) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stoneware (陶器 tōki) — buff-firing clay body, hand-thrown thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlaze (body):\u003c\/strong\u003e Gray-speckled ash-tone (灰釉 hai-yū) on the un-painted areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Overglaze enamel painting (上絵付 uwa-etsuke), Yoshidaya 4-tone palette (yellow + green + navy + aubergine\/orange-pink)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNamed motif:\u003c\/strong\u003e 山桜 (yama-zakura — wild mountain cherry blossom) + 小鳥 (kotori — small perched bird)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoot mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red diamond\/rhombus painter or workshop seal in cursive script\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade by\u003c\/strong\u003e Tōjudō \/ Kutani-yaki in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox:\u003c\/strong\u003e Protective paper presentation box (紙箱 kami-bako)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌼 The motif — Yama-zakura ni Tori (山桜に鳥 \/ Mountain Cherry \u0026amp; Bird)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Yama-zakura” is the wild mountain cherry that grew in Japanese hills before Edo-period cultivation made the 染井吉野 (Somei-Yoshino) cherry dominant. 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. Use it for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen tea (sencha, hōjicha, gyokuro, kukicha) — the classical pairing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenmai-cha (brown rice tea)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm water or barley tea (mugi-cha) in summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA small matcha-style break (no whisking — just hot water + powdered tea)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs with a small wagashi or seasonal sweet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🧼 Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-wash \u003cstrong\u003eonly\u003c\/strong\u003e with mild detergent and a soft sponge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo NOT use the dishwasher\u003c\/strong\u003e — alkaline detergent strips overglaze enamels (上絵付) and can dull the yellow ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo NOT use the microwave\u003c\/strong\u003e — the body is stoneware (uneven heating risk) and the overglaze enamels are heat-sensitive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not soak; dry promptly with a soft towel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreat as you would a fine ceramic — small variations in brushwork and glaze are part of the hand-made signature, not flaws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎁 Gift-ready\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrives in a protective paper box (紙箱) — message at checkout if you would like extra gift-wrapping. 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Cup base signed with a cobalt-blue underglaze maker mark. ~8.3 cm cup × ~15.5 cm saucer, ~190 ml capacity. Arrives in Craft Nanpu's \"Kurashi no Utsuwa\" decorative gift box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWestern coffee-cup with footed pedestal base + C-handle, matching round saucer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~8.3 cm (3.3\") diameter × ~7 cm (2.8\") height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaucer dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~15.5 cm (6.1\") diameter × ~2.3 cm (0.9\") rim height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~190 ml (6.4 fl oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePorcelain — Arita-yaki \/ Hasami-yaki (Saga \/ Nagasaki border region)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e柿右衛門写し (Kakiemon-utsushi, \"Kakiemon-style\") — contemporary commercial homage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e梅花鳥 (ume kachō) — plum blossom and bird\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalette\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-color Kakiemon overglaze enamel: red, blue, green, yellow, purple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNigoshide-style milk-white porcelain (濁手)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase mark\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-character cobalt-blue underglaze signature on the cup foot ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecorative gift box from Craft Nanpu's \"Kurashi no Utsuwa\" (くらしの器) retail line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCraft Nanpu (南風) in Saga Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe plum blossom (ume) in Japanese symbolism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Japanese plum (ume 梅) — distinct from cherry (sakura) — is the FIRST flower to bloom each year, opening on bare branches in late winter when snow is still on the ground. In Japanese symbolism the plum stands for perseverance, renewal, and the harbinger of spring; it is one of the \"Three Friends of Winter\" (歳寒三友) and the central member of \"shōchikubai\" 松竹梅 (pine-bamboo-plum), the auspicious trio used in New Year decoration, weddings, and celebratory tableware. The pairing of plum with a perched bird (kachō 花鳥) is one of the most foundational compositions in East Asian decorative art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Kakiemon-style and Craft Nanpu\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kakiemon school was founded by Sakaida Kakiemon I in mid-17th-century Arita and is famous for the milk-white nigoshide 濁手 porcelain ground and the disciplined 5-color overglaze enamel palette with strong asymmetric composition. Today, \"Kakiemon-utsushi\" 柿右衛門写し refers to the broader Arita \/ Hasami commercial production line that continues this decorative vocabulary — a recognized tradition, separate from the Sakaida Kakiemon family kiln, produced by partner workshops like Craft Nanpu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAs an everyday coffee or tea cup with a refined daily presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAs a gift cup-and-saucer for a tea lover, anniversary couple, retiring colleague, or New Year celebration (ume is the traditional New Year flower)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDisplay on a sideboard or shelf — the ume-kachō pattern reads as a small painted scene without flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEspecially suitable for early-spring \/ late-winter gifting (when ume is in season)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash recommended with mild soap and warm water. Dry completely before storing. Microwave and dishwasher use are not recommended for hand-painted overglaze enamel. Slight variations in brushwork are part of each piece's character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this plum (ume) or cherry (sakura)?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is plum (ume 梅) — distinct from cherry. The two are easy to confuse in painted form, but their cultural meanings differ significantly. Plum is the late-winter \/ early-spring flower of perseverance and renewal; cherry is mid-spring fleeting beauty (mono no aware). The cobalt-blue gnarled trunk and dot-cluster floret rendering on this cup are the Japanese pictorial conventions for plum, not cherry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this a real Kakiemon piece?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \"Kakiemon-utsushi\" 柿右衛門写し (\"Kakiemon-style\") piece — meaning it follows the Kakiemon school's decorative tradition, but is NOT made by the Sakaida Kakiemon family kiln. The Kakiemon style is a recognized Japanese decorative tradition produced today by multiple Arita and Hasami kilns, including Craft Nanpu. Original Sakaida Kakiemon family pieces are signed \"柿右衛門\" with documented lineage and museum-grade pricing — those are a separate category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the meaning of ume kachō (梅花鳥)?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUme kachō means \"plum-flower-bird\" — a classical Kakiemon decorative composition pairing a stylized songbird with a gnarled plum (ume) branch in early bloom. It is one of the most foundational kachō (花鳥, \"flower-and-bird\") motifs in East Asian decorative art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat does the base mark say?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cup base bears a 2-character cobalt-blue underglaze signature in cursive script — the kiln\/painter studio mark within Craft Nanpu's commercial Kakiemon-utsushi line. The exact character reading requires direct examination; we cite it here as a maker mark without attributing to a specific named individual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWill it work with hot coffee?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the cup is fully glazed inside and watertight. Hand-wash only to preserve the painted surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout ZenKiln\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout ZenKiln — 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":47487587549414,"sku":"L79-NANPU-UMEKACHO-CUPSAUCER-190","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7428933484_k3j8.jpg?v=1775098116"},{"product_id":"arita-bird-floral-cup-saucer-set","title":"Arita Kakiemon-Style Coffee Cup \u0026 Saucer, Kikkachō Bird \u0026 Chrysanthemum, 190 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-decorated Kakiemon-style (柿右衛門写し) coffee cup and saucer by Craft Nanpu\u003c\/strong\u003e — kikkachō 菊花鳥 (\"chrysanthemum and bird\") pattern in 5-color overglaze enamel on a nigoshide-style milk-white porcelain body. 190 ml capacity, ~8.3 cm cup × ~15.5 cm saucer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWestern coffee-cup with footed pedestal base + C-handle, matching round saucer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~8.3 cm (3.3\") diameter × ~7 cm (2.8\") height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaucer dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~15.5 cm (6.1\") diameter × ~2.3 cm (0.9\") rim height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~190 ml (6.4 fl oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePorcelain — Arita-yaki \/ Hasami-yaki (Saga \/ Nagasaki border region)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e柿右衛門写し (Kakiemon-utsushi, \"Kakiemon-style\") — contemporary commercial homage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e菊花鳥 (kikkachō) — chrysanthemum and bird\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalette\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-color Kakiemon overglaze enamel: red, blue, green, yellow, purple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNigoshide-style milk-white porcelain (濁手)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecorative gift box from Craft Nanpu's \"Kurashi no Utsuwa\" (くらしの器) retail line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Kakiemon-style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kakiemon school was founded by Sakaida Kakiemon I in mid-17th-century Arita and is famous for two innovations: the milk-white nigoshide 濁手 porcelain ground, and the disciplined 5-color overglaze enamel palette with strong asymmetric composition leaving generous white space. Today, \"Kakiemon-utsushi\" 柿右衛門写し refers to the broader Arita \/ Hasami commercial production line that continues this decorative vocabulary — a recognised ceramic tradition, separate from the Sakaida Kakiemon family kiln.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAs an everyday coffee or tea cup with a refined daily presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAs a gift cup-and-saucer for a tea lover, retiring colleague, or anniversary couple\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDisplay on a sideboard or shelf — the kikkachō pattern reads beautifully without flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCup-and-saucer pairs are traditional gifts for engagement, wedding registries, and milestone birthdays in Japanese gift culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash recommended with mild soap and warm water. Dry completely before storing. Microwave and dishwasher use are not recommended for hand-painted overglaze enamel — the painted surface may abrade with repeated machine cycles. Slight variations in brushwork are part of each piece's character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this a real Kakiemon piece?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \"Kakiemon-utsushi\" 柿右衛門写し (\"Kakiemon-style\") piece — meaning it follows the Kakiemon school's decorative tradition, but is NOT made by the Sakaida Kakiemon family kiln. The Kakiemon style is a recognised Japanese decorative tradition produced today by multiple Arita and Hasami kilns, including Craft Nanpu. Original Sakaida Kakiemon family pieces are signed \"柿右衛門\" with documented lineage and museum-grade pricing — those are a separate category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the kikkachō pattern?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e菊花鳥 (kikkachō) means \"chrysanthemum, flower, and bird\" — a classical Kakiemon decorative composition combining a stylized songbird perched on a branch with chrysanthemum (kiku 菊) blossoms and ornamental leaves. It is one of the most recurring motifs in Kakiemon-school decoration alongside uzura (鶉, quail), ume-kachō (梅花鳥, plum-flower-bird), and shōchikubai (松竹梅, pine-bamboo-plum).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is \"nigoshide\"?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNigoshide (濁手, \"cloudy hand\") is the milk-white porcelain ground developed by Sakaida Kakiemon I in the 17th century to make overglaze colors read more vividly. It is the visual signature of the Kakiemon school — the porcelain reads warm-white rather than the cooler bluish-white of typical Imari porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWill it work with a tea bag \/ drip coffee?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the cup is fully glazed inside and watertight; capacity 190 ml comfortably holds a single coffee or tea serving. We recommend hand washing only to preserve the painted surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the box included?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — every piece arrives in Craft Nanpu's original decorative gift box (化粧箱) labeled \"Kurashi no Utsuwa\" (くらしの器 \/ \"Vessels for Daily Life\"). The box is part of the gift presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout ZenKiln\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout ZenKiln — A Japan-based curator connecting international collectors with Japan's artisan ceramic tradition. 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Both \u003cstrong\u003eArita-yaki (有田焼)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eHasami-yaki (波佐見焼)\u003c\/strong\u003e are designated METI Traditional Crafts (Arita 1977, Hasami 1978), and many modern kilns straddle both classifications because they share the same kaolin clay, the same 1300°C reduction firing, and the same overglaze-enamel decorative idiom. The supplier names this kiln on the package as belonging to both ware-lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe form is a \u003cstrong\u003eそば猪口 soba choko\u003c\/strong\u003e — the small tapered cup the Edo-period Arita potters first developed in the late 1600s to hold dipping sauce for cold soba noodles — and the supplier explicitly lists the same vessel as a \u003cstrong\u003e湯呑 yunomi\u003c\/strong\u003e, an everyday tea cup. At 160 ml capacity and 8 cm diameter \/ 6.5 cm height, it sits in the size band where either use is comfortable. In a Japanese home it serves equally well as soba dipping cup, tea cup, sake cup (large pour), small dessert cup, or sauce \/ dressing ramekin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe decoration is hand-painted (手描 tegaki). The motif reads as \u003cstrong\u003esakuranbo (さくらんぼ \/ 桜桃)\u003c\/strong\u003e — clustered cherry fruits, painted as soft red bossed dots scattered across the white porcelain surface, each one ringed by an unglazed thin halo where the iron-oxide enamel meets the clear gloss, and connected by slim brown iron-pigment branch-stems that fork and bend across the body. The painting is loose and gestural rather than tightly drafted — the kind of brushwork that makes each piece slightly different from its neighbours on the kiln shelf, which is part of the appeal of hand-painted commodity-tier Arita\/Hasami work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKiln: 徳七窯 Tokushichi-gama (Tokushichi Kiln)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTradition: Arita-yaki 有田焼 \/ Hasami-yaki 波佐見焼 (supplier dual-classification — both METI Traditional Crafts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistributor: 南風 Nanpu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Porcelain (磁器), white body, glossy clear glaze, hand-painted overglaze + underglaze iron-pigment decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: そば猪口 soba choko + 湯呑 yunomi (dual-use)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: Ø 8 cm × H 6.5 cm (Ø 3.1″ × H 2.6″)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 140 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 160 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: \"Made in Japan\" sticker; small ink-drop mark of indeterminate origin near foot (described as observed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: ZK-CUP-TOKUSHICHIGAMA-SAKURANBO-SOBA-CHOKO-8CM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker item code: NP10018 (distributor 南風 Nanpu)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout this maker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Tokushichi-gama \/ Arita-yaki \u0026amp; Hasami-yaki porcelain in Saga and Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e徳七窯 (Tokushichi-gama) is a porcelain kiln that produces hand-painted everyday tableware in the Arita \/ Hasami corridor — supplied to the Japanese domestic market through Nanpu (南風), the Kyushu-based distributor. Arita is older and more famous (Japan's first porcelain town, 1616, founded after Korean potter Yi Sam-pyeong identified kaolin at Izumiyama), while Hasami in neighbouring Nagasaki ran in parallel through the same Edo centuries, producing the higher-volume everyday porcelain that supplied Japan's daily tables. In modern practice the two regions share kilns, techniques, and distributors, which is why the supplier names both ware-lines on this kiln's package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUse \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dual-purpose vessel — equally at home as soba dipping cup, daily tea cup, small dessert cup, or condiment ramekin. Hand-wash recommended for the hand-painted decoration; microwave and dishwasher safety not specified by the supplier on the user-provided spec sheet, so we default to conservative care guidance — confirm with us before machine-washing or microwaving. Avoid scouring pads on the painted areas.\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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Kutani-yaki has been a METI-designated Traditional Craft since 1975; the line is one of Japan's brightest decorative traditions, defined by its dense overglaze polychrome enamels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe motif is one of the classic spring pairings of Japanese decorative vocabulary. The cherry depicted is specifically \u003cstrong\u003eyamazakura 山桜\u003c\/strong\u003e — the wild mountain cherry whose white five-petal blossoms open simultaneously with the new leaves rather than waiting for them, and whose young leaves emerge a deep orange-rust colour. That orange-against-white-against-leaf is what tells you a Japanese painting is yamazakura rather than the more familiar Yoshino cherry (where leaves come AFTER the petals fall). 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. The handle itself is a generous C-curve, sized for a full hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWare: 九谷焼 Kutani-yaki (Ishikawa Prefecture — METI Traditional Craft 1975)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: マグカップ mug cup (Western-style handled mug)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern name: 山桜に鳥 Yamazakura ni Tori (\"bird on wild cherry blossom\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Stoneware, sage \/ asagi grog body, clear gloss, iroe 色絵 overglaze polychrome enamel + iron-glaze rim\/handle drip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: Ø 8 cm × H 9 cm (Ø 3.1″ × H 3.5″)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: ~230 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase mark: red square seal 九谷 (Kutani) — ware-line cooperative cert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging: navy printed gift box reading 高級伝統美術 九谷焼 (\"High-grade Traditional Art Kutani-yaki\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: ZK-MUG-INOSHOHO-KUTANI-YAMAZAKURA-BIRD-9CM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker item code: K9-900 (sister pattern code K8-824 also documented by supplier; distributor 伊野正峰 Ino Shōhō)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout this maker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Ino Shoho \/ Kutani-yaki stoneware in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e伊野正峰 (Ino Shōhō) is one of the established Kutani-yaki specialty distributors in Kanazawa, supplying both commodity-tier and named-workshop Kutani production into the Japanese domestic and export trade. 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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Each cup ~180 ml. Hagi-yaki is one of Japan's Three Great Tea-Bowl Kilns (一楽二萩三唐津). Arrives in a decorative gift box (化粧箱).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 cups + 2 saucers (珈琲ペア — Coffee Pair, 4 pieces total)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~8 cm (3.1\") diameter × ~6 cm (2.4\") height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaucer dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~14 cm (5.5\") diameter × ~2.5 cm (1.0\") rim height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity per cup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~180 ml (6.1 fl oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStoneware-class pottery (陶器 tōki) — softer-fired than porcelain, body absorbs liquids and develops a patina with use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody clay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e姫土 (Himetsuchi, \"Princess Clay\") — Tsubakihidegama's signature warm pink-cream Hagi clay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlaze\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTranslucent feldspathic with natural crackle network (kanyū 貫入)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-thrown on wheel — visible rokuro-me 轆轤目 throwing rings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoot ring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnglazed (Hagi tradition) — exposes raw Himetsuchi clay color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecorative gift box (化粧箱)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTsubakihidegama (椿秀窯) in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\"Hagi no Nanabake\" — The Seven Changes of Hagi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHagi-yaki is unlike most fine ceramics: it is designed to evolve. The body is intentionally soft-fired with a fine crackle (kanyū) glaze. As you drink coffee or tea, liquid seeps slowly into the crackle network, gradually deepening the color and softening the contrast over years. This is \"Hagi no nanabake\" 萩の七化け — \"the seven changes of Hagi\" — and it is why Hagi tea bowls are prized across Japanese tea ceremony as objects that improve in beauty with daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Tsubakihidegama and Hagi-yaki\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHagi-yaki has been produced in Yamaguchi Prefecture since the early 17th century, when Korean potters established kilns under the Mōri clan's patronage. In tea ceremony tradition, Hagi sits second in the prestigious \"Three Great Tea-Bowl Kilns\" ranking 一楽二萩三唐津 (Ichi-Raku Ni-Hagi San-Karatsu). Tsubakihidegama is a contemporary Hagi kiln preserving these techniques while adapting them to Western coffee and tea-cup forms. Their Himetsuchi 姫土 clay is the kiln's signature — the warm pink color cannot be replicated by other Hagi makers using standard cream clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAs an everyday coffee or tea cup pair — 180 ml capacity suits a single coffee, espresso macchiato, or short tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAs a gift cup-and-saucer pair for a couple — the 珈琲ペア format is traditional for engagement, wedding, anniversary gifts in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDisplay unused on a sideboard — the pink-cream gradient is its own visual composition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash only with mild soap and warm water. Dry completely before storing — Hagi clay absorbs moisture and may develop dark patches if stored damp (mold-prone). Avoid dishwasher and microwave; the body's softer firing makes it less heat-shock tolerant than porcelain. The crackle network is part of the design (and seasons over time) — not damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Himetsuchi 姫土?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHimetsuchi (\"Princess Clay\") is Tsubakihidegama's signature pink-cream Hagi clay variety. The pink hue comes from the clay itself, not from a colored glaze — the translucent glaze simply lets the clay color show through. Other Hagi kilns use standard cream-white clay; Himetsuchi is a Tsubakihidegama specialty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is \"Hagi no Nanabake\"?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Hagi no nanabake\" 萩の七化け = \"the seven changes of Hagi\". Hagi-yaki has fine crackle (kanyū) glaze and a porous body; over time, tea or coffee seeps into the crackle and the surface deepens in color. 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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. 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":47550376378598,"sku":"ZK-CHAWAN-KOZAN-K9-850","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/DSC8542.webp?v=1776508042"},{"product_id":"arita-hasami-takarazukushi-tea-set-kyusu-2cups","title":"Arita \u0026 Hasami Takarazukushi Tea Set | Kyusu + 2 Cups | Wood Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eA complete three-piece tea set from the Kyushu porcelain corridor — one side-handle \u003cem\u003ekyusu\u003c\/em\u003e teapot and two \u003cem\u003esencha\u003c\/em\u003e cups in lustrous white porcelain (白磁), hand-painted with the classic \u003cstrong\u003e宝尽くし (Takarazukushi, \"Treasures Assembled\")\u003c\/strong\u003e motif: bound scrolls of wisdom, the gourd of long life, the sacred jewel that grants wishes, and a scatter of smaller good-luck symbols across each piece. Presented in a paulownia-style \u003cem\u003ekiribako\u003c\/em\u003e wooden gift box with hand-brushed calligraphic lid label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSet contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Kyusu (急須) — side-handle teapot, ~280–320 mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 × Sencha cups (煎茶碗) — hot-tea cups, ~120–150 mL each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Kiribako wooden gift box with calligraphic lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Printed Arita-yaki heritage card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaker\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArita ware (有田焼) + Hasami ware (波佐見焼) workshops — Saga and Nagasaki Prefectures, Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePattern\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTakarazukushi (宝尽くし — \"Treasures Assembled\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite porcelain (白磁 \/ Hakuji)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDecoration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e染錦 (dye-brocade) · 染付 (underglaze blue) · 金銀彩 (gold-silver overglaze) · 一珍 (relief slip-trail) · 上絵 (overglaze enamel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKyusu\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~12 × 9 × 9 cm (~4.7\" × 3.5\" × 3.5\"); ~280–320 mL (~9.5–10.8 fl oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEach cup\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~7.5 × 6 cm (~3.0\" × 2.4\"); ~120–150 mL (~4–5 fl oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~700–900 g (~1.5–2.0 lb) with box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat \"Takarazukushi\" means\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e宝尽くし (Takarazukushi) — literally \"all-the-treasures\" — is a classic Japanese auspicious pattern repertoire dating to the Muromachi\/Edo periods, derived from the Buddhist \u003cem\u003eshippō\u003c\/em\u003e (seven treasures) and Chinese \u003cem\u003ebaobao\u003c\/em\u003e (eight treasures), expanded with native Japanese symbols. Common members include the lucky mallet, sacred jewel, invisibility cloak, scroll of wisdom, cloves, treasure key, weights, money bag, war fan, gourd, and the seven-treasures linked-circle pattern. On this set the visible motifs are stylised — recognisable members include the bound scrolls, the gourd, and the sacred jewel; the rest read as the broader takarazukushi family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's hand-painted on this set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBound scroll motif (巻物) — cobalt blue with red bindings + gold trim — wisdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHyōtan gourd (瓢箪) — green\/yellow stylised double-gourd with orange cord — long life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSacred-jewel teardrop (宝珠) — green\/teal outline with gold rim — wish-granting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellow checker paddle (kakuregasa \/ hagoita family) — protection \/ warding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolded purple\/yellow ribbon (kobukuro \/ treasure bag) — wealth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed striped target-ball finial on the kyusu lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed dice \/ saikoro-like small squares scattered across pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite porcelain body with subtle celadon-cream cast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-applied red iron-oxide rim band on each cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwin red foot bands at each cup's base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellow square 篆書 (tensho-style) workshop seal on each cup's foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Arita \u0026amp; Hasami ware\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArita ware (有田焼) is Japan's foundational porcelain tradition — Saga Prefecture, founded in the early 1600s after kaolin clay was discovered in Izumi-yama. Hasami ware (波佐見焼) is its immediate neighbour across the prefectural border in Nagasaki, traditionally producing more affordable everyday porcelain bodies but using the same kaolin and the same firing methods. Modern Saga\/Nagasaki workshops often source porcelain bodies from Hasami kilns and apply Arita-tradition overglaze decoration — the supplier records this set under both ware lines, reflecting the cross-prefecture craft network of the Kyushu porcelain corridor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse cases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-round pairing for two people — the kyusu pours ~2 of the matched cups in one go\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest for green tea (sencha, gyokuro); also usable for Japanese black tea, hojicha, genmaicha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLever-grip side handle keeps the pourer's hand cool — single-hand controlled pour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaily-use scale, presentation-quality finish; gift-ready out of the shipping carton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this microwave \/ dishwasher safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e The maker does not state this. Treat as hand-wash hand-painted ware. The gold and silver overglaze is heat- and abrasion-sensitive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy two ware-line names (Arita + Hasami)?\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern Saga\/Nagasaki workshops often source porcelain bodies from Hasami kilns and apply Arita-tradition overglaze decoration. The supplier records this set under both lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Takarazukushi mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e 宝尽くし — \"all-the-treasures\" — a Japanese auspicious pattern that scatters symbols of wisdom, longevity, protection, wealth, and authority across the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the wooden box gift-ready?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — kiribako (paulownia-style) box with hand-brushed calligraphic lid label. Comes packed in protective shipping cartons but the kiribako itself is presentation-ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the exact capacity?\u003c\/strong\u003e ~280–320 mL kyusu, ~120–150 mL per cup are the form-class estimates. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout ZenKiln\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZenKiln is a Japan-based curator connecting international collectors with Japan's artisan ceramic tradition. 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The katakuchi pour-pitcher and its matching sake cup are fired in white Mino porcelain, then finished with a luster overlay that breaks into fine bubble-lace — the supplier's reference to シャンパーニュ (champagne) is literal: the surface mimics the foam-front of sparkling wine the instant it hits the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpec\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMade by 仁峰 (Ninpou) \/ Mino Ware in Gifu Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaterial: porcelain (磁器) with fired luster (ラスター) decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTradition: Mino-yaki (美濃焼) — designated traditional craft of eastern Gifu\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSet contents: 1 katakuchi pour-pitcher + 1 matching-color sake cup (2 pieces)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eColor variants: Red \/ White — choose at checkout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKatakuchi (片口 — sake pour-pitcher)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSize: ~95 × 80 × 120 mm (3.7\" × 3.1\" × 4.7\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCapacity: ~300 mL (10.1 fl oz \/ 1.3 cups)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeight: ~170 g (~6.0 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSake cup (盃 — sakazuki \/ ochoko-class)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSize: φ 55 × 55 mm (φ 2.2\" × 2.2\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCapacity: ~50 mL (1.7 fl oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeight: ~70 g (~2.5 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCold sake: pour from the katakuchi into the cup for slow ginjō tasting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWarm sake: microwave-safe for gentle warming (not prolonged cooking).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCross-use: the 50 mL cup also suits a small whisky pour or amaro tasting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFor a pair: buy one Red Set and one White Set — see the side-by-side photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy every piece is slightly different\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe luster finish breaks open during the second firing — the pattern depends on kiln position and temperature variance. The supplier frames this as 「器の表情」(\"the vessel's expression\"), not a defect. Each piece is one of a kind within the colorway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTop-rack dishwasher: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMicrowave: yes (sake warming only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAvoid steel wool or abrasive cleansers on the luster surface\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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The deep Bordeaux overglaze (辰砂釉 shinsha-yū \/ cinnabar-red) is finished with a fine iron-fleck speckle and a subtle iridescent shimmer in certain light angles; the interior is fully sealed in glossy black overglaze. The engineered 二層構造 (nisō-kōzō \/ double-wall) air-gap cavity keeps cold drinks cold and warm drinks warm longer than a single-wall cup, and reduces the external condensation that would otherwise wet your hand or your table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📐 At a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rock cup (ロックカップ) — Japanese double-wall tumbler form, no handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e φ9.0 cm (3.5″) rim × 9.5 cm (3.7″) height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 mL (~10.1 fl oz \/ ~1.27 US cups)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 380 g (~13.4 oz) per cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stoneware (陶器 tōki), Mino-yaki lineage — hand-crafted (手造り), not slip-cast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 二層構造 (double-wall hollow-insulation cavity between inner and outer walls)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExterior glaze:\u003c\/strong\u003e 辰砂釉 (shinsha-yū) Bordeaux\/burgundy red with fine iron-fleck speckle + subtle iridescent shimmer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior glaze:\u003c\/strong\u003e 黒釉 (kuro-yū) glossy black, fully food-sealed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoot:\u003c\/strong\u003e cream\/buff Mino-clay body exposed at the unglazed foot ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand line:\u003c\/strong\u003e 清風 (Seifu) — “Seifu japan style — Produced by mino”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade by\u003c\/strong\u003e Tabata Shigemichi \/ Kinshō-gama \/ Awasaka in Gifu Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGift box:\u003c\/strong\u003e 桐箱 (paulownia kiribako, 115×115×125 mm) — the traditional Japanese gift-presentation box (used for tea-ceremony pieces, named-artist work, and formal gifts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cup + paulownia kiribako + artist biography card + Japanese care card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎨 The artist — Tabata Shigemichi (田端繁道)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTabata Shigemichi was born in 1959 in Toki city, Gifu Prefecture — the center of Japan’s Mino-yaki tradition. His father, 金也 (Kin’ya \/ Kinya), founded 金昇窯 (Kinshō-gama) in 1955. Shigemichi joined the family business as the 2nd-generation potter in 1979 and began hand-making (手造り) at the kiln; he has been practicing for ~46 years. His group exhibitions include 名古屋中日ビル (Nagoya Chunichi Building) in 1996 and 東京黒田陶苑「土練人」(Tokyo Kuroda Touen “Tsuchineri-jin” \/ “Clay-Kneaders” group show) in 1997. The artist biography card 「清風の匠」(Seifu no Takumi \/ “Master of Seifu”) is included with this cup as part of the named-artist provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🔥 What 二層構造 (Double-Wall Hollow-Insulation) means\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a slip-cast or pressed cup — Tabata throws the inner wall and outer wall, then joins them with a sealed air-gap cavity between. The cavity is closed with a small foot vent (visible at the cup base). The trapped air is a poor heat conductor (just like a vacuum thermos works on the same physics, but here with one wall instead of two and air instead of vacuum). The practical effect:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold drinks stay cold longer than in a single-wall cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm drinks (hot sake, tea) stay warm longer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe outer wall barely sweats with cold drinks → no need for a coaster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe outer wall doesn’t get burning-hot with hot drinks → comfortable to hold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🥃 At the table\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eロック (rocks) — whiskey, shochu, awamori served over ice (the literal “rock cup” name origin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e冷酒 (chilled sake) — the 300 mL capacity fits a comfortable tokkuri pour for two\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eクラフトビール (craft beer) — short pour for tasting; the insulation keeps the foam cold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eアイスコーヒー \/ アイスティー — no coaster needed; the cup doesn’t sweat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e熱燗 (warm sake) and Japanese tea (sencha, hōjicha) — the same insulation works for warm pours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay-only collector piece — the matching Black Luster (ブラックラスター) sister variant will be listed separately for shelf-pair display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎨 Why “Mino-yaki” matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e美濃焼 (Mino-yaki) is Japan’s largest single ceramic-tradition by volume — covering ~50% of the national tableware production — centered in Toki, Tajimi, Mizunami, and Kani cities in southern Gifu Prefecture. The tradition encompasses many sub-styles (Shino, Oribe, Setoguro, Yellow Seto, and modern engineered designs like this hollow-insulation piece). Tabata’s Kinshō-gama works within the Mino tradition but with contemporary functional innovation — the hollow-construction rock cup form is a modern engineered piece that uses Mino’s centuries of ceramic knowledge in service of a 21st-century use case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🧼 Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrowave-safe\u003c\/strong\u003e ✅ supplier-confirmed (Japanese care card states 電子レンジ使用可 — for reheating)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDishwasher-safe\u003c\/strong\u003e ✅ supplier-confirmed (Japanese care card states 食洗機使用可)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid sudden temperature changes (e.g. boiling water onto a cold cup, or removing a hot cup from microwave directly onto a cold surface) — the Japanese care card explicitly notes 急激な温度変化はお控え下さい\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not place directly on open flame (this is a finished drinkware piece, not a donabe)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-wash recommended for the longest life of the glaze (despite dishwasher being safe, hand-wash preserves the iron-fleck speckle and iridescent surface)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎁 Gift-ready\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrives in a paulownia 桐箱 (kiribako — light-tone wooden gift box) stamped “Seifu japan style — Produced by mino”, measuring 115×115×125 mm. Includes the artist biography card and Japanese care card. The paulownia kiribako is the traditional Japanese presentation box used for tea-ceremony pieces, named-artist work, and formal gifts — substantially more elevated than a typical product box. A natural gift for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhiskey, shochu, sake enthusiasts and home-bar collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese-pottery and named-artisan-piece collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExecutive gifting (the kiribako + biography card support B2B gift presentation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFather’s Day, wedding, anniversary, housewarming gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern Japanese-tableware curators — pairs strikingly with the Black Luster sister variant (a separate listing) for shelf display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🔗 Sister variant — Black Luster\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same artist also makes the Black Luster (ブラックラスター) variant — iridescent black with shimmering blue-purple-green glaze; same form, same construction, same paulownia kiribako. Message us if you would like to be notified when the Black Luster listing goes live.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout ZenKiln\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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\u003cp\u003e📦 Ships from Japan, hand-packed for safe delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Bordeaux","offer_id":47695196618982,"sku":"TB-1053","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Luster","offer_id":47695196651750,"sku":"TB-924","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/DSC08904_a37ff165-9a29-4959-891b-f2baab3b7369.webp?v=1779239548"}],"url":"https:\/\/zen-kiln.com\/en-ca\/collections\/drinkware.oembed","provider":"ZenKiln","version":"1.0","type":"link"}