{"title":"Father's Day Gifts","description":"\u003cp\u003eCurated Japanese ceramics, teaware, and crafts for Father's Day — perfect for the dad who appreciates quiet beauty and lasting craft. 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Dust with a soft dry brush or microfibre cloth. Slight variations in colour depth, brushwork, and floral placement are part of how each piece is decorated by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Made by Chōhō Kiln \/ Kutani-yaki in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln. Distributed via 九谷焼の陶寿堂 (Tōjudō).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487575064806,"sku":"ZK-FIGURINE-CHOHO-MANEKI-HANAZONO-12CM","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7476752089_e85s.jpg?v=1774622190"},{"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\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade by\u003c\/strong\u003e Bunzan Kiln \/ Arita-yaki in Saga Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShips in 1–3 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\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 (牡丹 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. 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The two bells produce a harmony of high and low tones — a sound recognized in Japan's official “100 Soundscapes to Preserve for Future Generations” (環境省, 1996).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMade by Ikenaga Tekkō \/ Nambu Iron in Iwate Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✦ Cultural Anchor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNambu Tekki (南部鉄器) has been continuously cast in Iwate Prefecture since the 17th century. The craft was designated a Traditional Craft Industry of Japan (伝統的工芸品) by METI in 1975. The Nambu furin's distinctive ring is included in the Japanese Ministry of the Environment's 1996 selection of the 100 Soundscapes of Japan — sounds the nation deemed important to preserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✦ Where to Hang\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVeranda eaves (engawa) — traditional placement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalcony, patio, garden gate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen window for indoor cross-breeze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTea-room or genkan (entryway) for a quiet seasonal accent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487584665830,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7597400928_ifc7.jpg?v=1774622228"},{"product_id":"goldfish-furin-wind-chime","title":"Japanese Goldfish Wind Chime — Yakushigama Sometsuke Furin, Blue \u0026 White Pottery, 6 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA small \u003cstrong\u003eSometsuke (染付, cobalt-blue underglaze)\u003c\/strong\u003e hand-painted goldfish wind chime, just 6 cm tall — designed by \u003cstrong\u003eYakushigama (薬師窯)\u003c\/strong\u003e for the \u003cstrong\u003eNatsukashiya Suzukaze (なつかし屋 涼風 \"Nostalgic Cool Breeze\")\u003c\/strong\u003e summer-ornament series. The piece's sculpted goldfish form holds a tiny pottery clapper inside, while a striped paper short-tanzaku hangs beneath to catch the breeze and translate it into a small bright tinkle. A modest, playful summer accent for a window, a porch, or an interior corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin disclosure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e by Yakushigama (薬師窯) — Seto City, Aichi Prefecture (owned by 中外陶園 Chūgai Tōen Co., Ltd.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduced in China\u003c\/strong\u003e per supplier specification (Yakushigama's commodity Natsukashiya Suzukaze decorative furin lines are China-produced for international distribution)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImported by ZenKiln\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Japanese distributor 松本陶器 (Matsumoto Toki), Aichi Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurated by ZenKiln; ships from Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the furin tradition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Japanese furin (風鈴) is a small wind chime hung from eaves or windows during the summer months. The traditional construction is three parts: a bell or bell-like body (here, the sculpted goldfish form), a small clapper (舌 \/ shita) inside the body that strikes the wall when the breeze moves the bell, and a short-tanzaku (短冊 \/ paper strip) that hangs from the clapper to catch the wind. A goldfish (kingyo 金魚) is a classical summer motif in Japanese visual culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYakushigama is a Japanese brand-designer based in Seto City, Aichi — one of Japan's historic \"Six Ancient Kilns\" pottery regions. For this Natsukashiya Suzukaze (\"Nostalgic Cool Breeze\") commodity series, Yakushigama designs the form, the cobalt-blue painting language, and the packaging in Japan, while production is carried out at a Chinese ceramics factory under the brand-designer's specification. We disclose this transparently above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStyle notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSometsuke (染付) — cobalt-blue underglaze on white ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-painted — each piece is decorated by hand, so small brushstroke variation across pieces is normal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact summer ornament — not built for outdoor exposed-weather hanging year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummer eave \/ window furin hung where a breeze can reach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndoor display in a small dish or hung from a hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA small thoughtful gift for someone who loves Japanese summer iconography or wind chime sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487584927974,"sku":"ZK-FURIN-YAKUSHI-3309","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7597266656_ovyb.jpg?v=1774622229"},{"product_id":"arita-pine-bamboo-plum-oval-serving-plate","title":"Arita Sometsuke Oval Platter — Shōchikubai (Pine · Bamboo · Plum)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hand-painted Arita-yaki \/ Hasami-yaki oval platter in classic underglaze cobalt blue on luminous white porcelain. The chrysanthemum-fluted (\u003cem\u003ekiku-gata\u003c\/em\u003e) scalloped rim cradles a hand-brushed pine–bamboo–plum (\u003cem\u003eshōchikubai\u003c\/em\u003e) border — the “Three Friends of Winter” — while a clean white oval reserve in the centre frames whatever you serve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe motif — Three Friends of Winter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePine, bamboo, and plum together form 松竹梅 (shōchikubai) — a centuries-old East Asian visual shorthand for steadfastness (pine, evergreen through cold), resilience (bamboo, bending but unbroken), and renewal (plum, the first blossom before spring thaw). The triad appears on Arita porcelain from the 17th century onward and remains a quietly auspicious motif for the New Year, weddings, anniversaries, and housewarming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt the table\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSashimi or nigiri sushi for two\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTempura, gyoza, or yakitori sharing plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppetizer or charcuterie spread — the white reserve frames cheeses, charcuterie, fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDessert plating — wagashi, fresh fruit, individual cakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide-dish presentation in a Japandi or minimalist tablescape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCraft notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach plate is brushed by hand under glaze, so brush weight, line softness, and cobalt depth vary slightly from piece to piece. The kiku-fluted rim is formed by hand-press moulding before firing, giving each lobe a subtly different highlight under light. Small kiln pinholes and a faint underglaze stamp on the foot are normal authentic markers of Arita \/ Hasami porcelain — not flaws.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487585419494,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7630607663_nozb.jpg?v=1774622231"},{"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\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. 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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\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","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487585911014,"sku":"ZK-CUPSAUC-NANPU-KJK10431","price":77.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"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, 150 ml)","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\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade by\u003c\/strong\u003e Tokukō \/ Nanpu \/ Arita-yaki \u0026amp; Hasami-yaki in Saga Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\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🎁 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-eu\/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","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487586107622,"sku":"ZK-CUPSAUC-NANPU-KJK10608","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"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, 150 ml)","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\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade by\u003c\/strong\u003e Tokukō \/ Nanpu \/ Arita-yaki \u0026amp; Hasami-yaki in Saga Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\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🎁 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-eu\/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","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487586402534,"sku":"ZK-CUPSAUC-NANPU-KJK10607","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"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, ~220 ml)","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\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade by\u003c\/strong\u003e Tōjudō \/ Kutani-yaki in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\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🎁 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. A thoughtful gift for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTea ritualists (sencha, hōjicha, matcha lovers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese pottery and Kutani-ware collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBird-watchers and nature lovers (the painted bird makes this a niche-perfect “bird-lover” gift)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCherry-blossom enthusiasts and seasonal-decor curators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHostess, housewarming, wedding, anniversary, Father’s Day occasions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🔗 Same painter’s series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same painter’s “山桜に鳥” motif is also produced as a \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/kutani-yoshidaya-bird-mug\"\u003ehandled mug\u003c\/a\u003e — pair the yunomi (handle-less, traditional) with the mug (handled, daily) for a complete table setting, or gift as a sister-pair.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487586828518,"sku":"ZK-YUNOMI-TOJUDO-K9-708","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7549111829_cgxu.jpg?v=1774622236"},{"product_id":"banko-ware-donabe-clay-pot-2-9l","title":"Yuzuriha Banko \u0026 Seto Donabe 8-gō — Hand-Painted Coral Pink Daisy Lid, Japanese Clay Hot-Pot","description":"\u003ch3\u003e🍲 Yuzuriha Banko \u0026amp; Seto Donabe — Hand-Painted Coral Pink Daisy Lid, 8-gō Family Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hand-painted Japanese donabe (土鍋 \/ clay hot-pot casserole) by 工房「ゆずりは」 (Kōbō Yuzuriha \/ “Yuzuriha Workshop”) in their 彩小紋 (Saikomon — “colored fine-pattern”) design line. The body is Banko-yaki (万古焼) from Mie Prefecture — the petalite-clay tradition responsible for ~80% of Japan's donabe production due to its thermal-shock resistance. The matching lid is Seto-yaki (瀬戸焼) from Aichi Prefecture — a 1300-year-old overglaze decoration tradition; the white Seto body accepts a coral pink overglaze ground with a hand-painted white-yellow daisy-chain wreath (白小花繋ぎ文) circling the dome. 8-gō family size, serves 3–4 people. Distributed by Matsumoto Toki (松本陶器) of Aichi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🍲 What it's for — Japanese hot-pot family cooking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8-gō (~25 cm) family-size donabe is the heart of Japanese winter cooking. Use it for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNabemono (鍋物) — Japanese hot-pot meals shared at the table (yose-nabe, kimchi-nabe, mizutaki, shabu-shabu)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSukiyaki (すき焼き)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimmered dishes (nimono 煮物), stews, slow-cooked vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDonabe rice (土鍋ご飯) — many cooks consider Banko donabe rice the gold-standard for sticky-glossy texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTagine-style North African slow-cooking (cross-form association — the closed-lid + heavy-bottomed shape is convergent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCenterpiece table cooking for guests — the coral-pink lid is meant to stay on display through the meal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌸 Why this design — Yuzuriha “Saikomon” coral pink + daisy chain\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yuzuriha workshop's “Saikomon” pattern reads the traditional 小紋 (komon — fine-repeated-pattern, originally a kimono-textile term) through a modern colored lens. The coral pink ground is contemporary and welcoming — not the standard severe black of traditional donabes; the daisy chain motif (白小花繋ぎ文) is an endless-floral pattern symbolising continuous gentle abundance. Yuzuriha's brand line 「家族団らん・季節の器」 (“Family Gathering — Vessels of the Seasons”) explicitly positions this as a piece for shared family meals, not a museum-piece display object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎨 Why this is a hybrid two-prefecture donabe (Banko body + Seto lid)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a deliberate engineering choice common in Japan's mid-tier donabe segment:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBanko body = best thermal-shock-resistant clay for direct flame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeto lid = best white-body clay for hand-painted overglaze decoration (the lid doesn't see flame, so doesn't need Banko's thermal resilience)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame logic as a copper-bottomed stainless steel saucepan — use the right material for each job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🔥 Stovetop, oven, microwave compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDirect gas flame\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ (Banko body is engineered for this; care card includes fire-precaution pictograms)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOven\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003esupplier-confirmed\u003c\/strong\u003e per included Japanese care card text\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMicrowave\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003esupplier-confirmed\u003c\/strong\u003e per included Japanese care card text — notable for Banko donabe, this Yuzuriha line carries explicit multi-format certification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInduction (IH)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e⚠️ supplier silent — please confirm your IH setup before purchase; most non-IH-rated donabes need an induction-disc adaptor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDishwasher\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e⚠️ supplier silent — hand-wash recommended to protect the unglazed clay band + hand-painted lid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🍚 First-use seasoning (おかゆ慣らし) — important for Banko donabe\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore first cooking, season the new donabe by simmering diluted rice porridge (water + a small amount of rice) for about 1 hour over low gas heat. This seals the unglazed Banko clay pores, prevents cracking from sudden heat, and reduces any clay odor. This is a traditional Japanese practice for new donabes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎁 Gift-ready\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrives in a Tomson protective box (トムソン箱) — message at checkout if you would like additional gift wrapping. 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Made by 美鈴 (Misuzu — literally \"fine bell\", a workshop-name kanji compound) and distributed by 南風 (Nanpu) in Saga Prefecture. The lid and bowl carry a 花散し (hana-chirashi \/ \"scattered flowers\") pattern — white 5-petal blossoms with golden centers, magenta stamen dots, and gold (金彩 kinsai) karakusa scrolling vines connecting the flowers across the matte red field. The lid finial is a small gold-and-orange bell-shaped knob — a visual tie-in with the 美鈴 workshop name (鈴 \/ suzu = bell in Japanese). Carries the Arita-yaki cooperative 美術 (Bijutsu \/ \"art-tier\") gold oval sticker plus a black cursive painter signature on the foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade by\u003c\/strong\u003e Misuzu \/ Nanpu \/ Arita-yaki in Saga Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌼 The motif — Hana-Chirashi (花散し \/ \"Scattered Flowers\")\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e花散し is a classical Japanese decorative term for \"scattered flower\" composition — flowers painted in a loose, dispersed arrangement across a ground colour rather than in formal cartouches or scenic vignettes. It evokes the seasonal moment when blossoms drift on the wind, suspended in motion. The specific species in this set is interpretive — the 5-petal white blossoms read most easily as sakura (cherry blossom), the Japanese symbol of transient beauty and spring renewal. 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The motif is read as \u003cstrong\u003eki-no-ha 木の葉\u003c\/strong\u003e (leaf) plus \u003cstrong\u003etsugumi 鴫\u003c\/strong\u003e (thrush) — a quiet pairing from Japanese seasonal vocabulary, where thrushes are associated with autumn and winter berry-eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base of the plate carries a hand-brushed cobalt-blue kanji signature — \u003cstrong\u003e寿 (kotobuki)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \"longevity \/ felicitation\" — applied in underglaze beneath the clear gloss. The signature is presented as observed; we have not been able to attribute it to a specific named workshop with certainty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout this maker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Nanpu \/ Arita-yaki \u0026amp; Hasami-yaki porcelain in Saga and Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e南風 (Nanpu) is the Kyushu-based distributor that supplies this plate; it sits across both the Arita and Hasami porcelain corridors. Arita and Hasami are two neighbouring porcelain towns — Arita (Saga) is the older, more famous of the two (Japan's first porcelain town, 1616), while Hasami (Nagasaki) historically produced the everyday tableware that ran in parallel volumes to Arita's higher-grade and export wares. In modern practice the two have converged in many product lines, which is why the supplier names both ware-lines on the package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for everyday use as a side-dish plate, sweets plate (kashizara 菓子皿), or display piece. The supplier confirms both microwave and dishwasher safe. Iroe overglaze decoration is more durable than gold accents and tolerates standard dishwasher cycles. Avoid scouring pads on the painted areas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487590039782,"sku":"ZK-PLATE-NANPU-ARITA-HASAMI-TSUGUMI-LEAF-15CM","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7490061328_klt9.jpg?v=1774622249"},{"product_id":"arita-yunomi-tea-cup","title":"Arita Hasami Soba Choko, Tokushichi-Gama Hand-Painted Cherry Yunomi 8 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA small porcelain cup from \u003cstrong\u003eTokushichi-gama (徳七窯)\u003c\/strong\u003e, distributed by \u003cstrong\u003eNanpu (南風)\u003c\/strong\u003e out of the Arita \/ Hasami porcelain corridor on the Saga \/ Nagasaki prefectural border. 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\u003cp\u003eThe form is a \u003cstrong\u003eそば猟口 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\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\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\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\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","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487590334694,"sku":"ZK-CUP-TOKUSHICHIGAMA-SAKURANBO-SOBA-CHOKO-8CM","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7537980217_kuem.jpg?v=1774970961"},{"product_id":"tokoname-lucky-cat-statue","title":"Tokoname Maneki Neko Coin Bank, Lucky Cat Statue with Gold Koban 23 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA ceramic \u003cstrong\u003emaneki neko 招き猫\u003c\/strong\u003e lucky cat from the \u003cstrong\u003eTokoname-yaki 常滑焼\u003c\/strong\u003e tradition in Aichi Prefecture — one of Japan's \u003cstrong\u003eSix Ancient Kilns (六古窯)\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the historical capital of maneki neko production. The figure stands 23 cm tall (about 9 inches), with its left paw raised in the classic maneki greeting, its right paw resting on a large gold ōban-style coin inscribed with the Edo-era auspicious phrase \u003cstrong\u003e千万両 sen-man-ryō\u003c\/strong\u003e (\"ten million ryō\" — a wish for vast wealth), and a smaller gold disc above bearing the kanji \u003cstrong\u003e福 fuku\u003c\/strong\u003e (\"fortune\"). A gold-glitter pad sits on its chest under the coin, beneath a hand-painted red collar dotted with blue and silver accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is white with soft airbrushed tortoiseshell-style orange-and-brown shadow spots on the ears, the side flank, the back, the raised paw, and the tail — the characteristic \"burnt-edge\" sumi airbrush technique used by Tokoname maneki neko makers to soften the otherwise stark white slip. The face is hand-painted: orange-rimmed black pupils with yellow irises, a salmon-pink nose, fine sumi-black whiskers and mouth lines, red painted ear-interiors, and small red brush-tip claws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is a \u003cstrong\u003echokin-bako 貯金箱\u003c\/strong\u003e — a coin bank. A coin-insertion slot is set into the top of the head (visible from the rear view), and the figure functions as both a decorative maneki neko statue and an everyday savings vessel. The supplier ships it in a printed gift box (with a corrugated outer carton 14.5 × 16.5 × 25.5 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the size designation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier offers this maneki neko in a graded size series 4号 to 10号 (size 4 through size 10) — this listing is the \u003cstrong\u003e7号 (size 7)\u003c\/strong\u003e variant. The 号 numeral is a Japanese pottery-trade catalogue label, not a centimetre measurement; the actual measured dimensions for size 7 are \u003cstrong\u003e16.5 cm wide × 14 cm deep × 23 cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e. Other sizes in the series are proportionally larger or smaller; if you'd like a different size, please get in touch and we'll source it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout this maker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Mitsui Toki \/ Tokoname-yaki maneki neko in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e三井陶器 (Mitsui Tōki) is the Tokoname-area pottery supplier that ships this piece — Tokoname City in Aichi Prefecture has been the centre of Japanese maneki neko production since the late 19th century, after Edo-period Asakusa potters migrated their porcelain-figure techniques westward and Tokoname's redware-clay industry adapted them at scale. Today the city's main streetscape includes the famous \"Maneki-Neko Dōri\" lane lined with hundreds of giant maneki neko sculptures, a recognition of the town's identity as the spiritual home of the lucky-cat figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe left-paw-raised orientation is one of two standard maneki configurations (the other is right-paw-raised); each is associated with different traditional connotations in Japanese folklore — left-paw is most often described as inviting people \/ customers \/ connections, while right-paw is associated with inviting money \/ fortune. Interpretations vary by source, and many households simply choose the form they prefer visually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA decorative coin bank — place on a desk, shelf, shop counter, or genkan entryway. The figure has a sealed base; coins inserted through the head slot stay inside until you choose to release them (some Tokoname maneki neko have a rubber stopper underneath; others must be broken to retrieve coins — confirm with us before depositing high-value coins if removal will matter to you). Dust gently with a soft dry cloth. Avoid water immersion and household cleaners (the airbrush and hand-paint decoration is durable but not designed for wet abrasion).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487590531302,"sku":"ZK-MANEKI-MITSUITOKI-TOKONAME-WHITE-KOBAN-7GO-23CM","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7554734071_dc64.jpg?v=1774622251"},{"product_id":"arita-blue-arabesque-bowl","title":"Arita Hasami Faceted Bowl, Blue and White Sometsuke Arabesque 14 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA small porcelain bowl from the Arita \/ Hasami porcelain corridor on the Saga \/ Nagasaki prefectural border — supplied by \u003cstrong\u003eNanpu (南風)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Kyushu-based distributor — hand-painted in cobalt-blue \u003cstrong\u003esometsuke (染付)\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003ekosome karakusa (古染唐草)\u003c\/strong\u003e scrolling arabesque motif. 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); the supplier names both ware-lines on the package, which is common practice for kilns that straddle the two regions' shared porcelain industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bowl is built in a faceted (切子 kiriko) form — radial pleated panels running from the recessed square center base up to a wavy scalloped rim. The cobalt arabesque motif is concentrated at four panels of the upper inner wall (where it reads as four floral medallions when viewed from above), with smaller leaf and scroll accents at the rim corners. A characteristic Arita iron-pigment line (縁鉄釉 fuchi-tetsuyu) runs along the scalloped lip in warm brown, framing the cool indigo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior radial faceting plus the lifted square base + scalloped lip combination is a classical Arita \"kiriko-bachi\" silhouette — the same form language that Arita potters have used for namasu (vinegar-dressed) dishes and assorted small-plate courses (kozara mawari) since the late Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the size designation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier names this as \u003cstrong\u003e5寸 (go-sun, \"five-sun\")\u003c\/strong\u003e in the catalogue line — the 寸 numeral is a Japanese pottery-trade catalogue label, not a centimetre measurement (the literal sun-conversion 5 × 3.03 cm = 15.15 cm does NOT match the actual measured dimension). Actual measured dimensions are \u003cstrong\u003e14 cm diameter × 4.5 cm height\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 5寸 designation simply places this in the \"five-sun small bowl\" category within the kiln's form repertoire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the kosome (古染) style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Kosome\" 古染\u003c\/strong\u003e literally means \"old indigo\" and refers to a stylistic look in cobalt-underglaze porcelain that references the deep, slightly dark, slightly imperfect indigo of early 17th-century Arita work — softer than modern crystal-clear cobalt, with brush variation in the strokes. This is a \u003cstrong\u003econtemporary piece\u003c\/strong\u003e (manufacture year 2024 per the supplier spec); the kosome name describes the visual idiom, not a period attribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout this maker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Nanpu \/ Arita-yaki \u0026amp; Hasami-yaki porcelain in Saga and Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e南風 (Nanpu) is the Kyushu-based porcelain distributor that supplies this piece. The exact producing-kiln within the Arita \/ Hasami corridor is not separately disclosed by the supplier — a hand-painted cobalt cursive signature appears on the base of the bowl, but it is not legible enough from photographs to attribute to a named potter. The \u003cstrong\u003e美術 有田焼 (Bijutsu-Aritayaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e gold cooperative sticker on the base places this piece within the cooperative's art-tier classification — an industry-cooperative quality designation for hand-painted Arita pieces above commodity-tier mass production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArita-yaki is named for the town of Arita (Saga Prefecture) where Korean potter Yi Sam-pyeong identified porcelain-grade kaolin clay at Izumiyama in 1616, making Arita Japan's first porcelain town. Sometsuke (cobalt blue underglaze) became the signature Arita style by the mid-17th century; karakusa (scrolling arabesque) is one of the foundational motifs, derived from the same Chinese decorative vocabulary that informed early Ming-export porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small everyday bowl — at home as a namasu \/ pickle dish, a small salad bowl, a side-dish bowl, a fruit \/ dessert bowl, or a small serving bowl for tapas-style courses. The sometsuke (underglaze) decoration is sealed beneath the clear gloss and is fully dishwasher- and microwave-safe at standard household cycles (consistent with modern Arita \/ Hasami practice). The iron-pigment rim line is similarly underglaze-stable. Avoid scouring pads. Stack with care — the scalloped rim is the most vulnerable edge if stacked under heavier weight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487590826214,"sku":"ZK-BOWL-NANPU-ARITA-HASAMI-KOSOME-KARAKUSA-KIRIKO-14CM","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7481725960_khsu.jpg?v=1774922195"},{"product_id":"kutani-bird-mug-230ml","title":"Kutani Ware Mug, Hand-Painted Wild Cherry Blossom Bird Coffee Cup 9 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA stoneware mug from the \u003cstrong\u003eKutani-yaki 九谷焼\u003c\/strong\u003e tradition in Ishikawa Prefecture — distributed by \u003cstrong\u003eIno Shōhō (伊野正峰)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Kanazawa-area Kutani specialty distributor — hand-painted in \u003cstrong\u003eiroe 色絵\u003c\/strong\u003e polychrome overglaze with a \u003cstrong\u003eyamazakura ni tori (山桜に鳥 — \"bird on wild mountain cherry\")\u003c\/strong\u003e motif. 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\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\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\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\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\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\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","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487591121126,"sku":"ZK-MUG-INOSHOHO-KUTANI-YAMAZAKURA-BIRD-9CM","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7528078049_d13j.jpg?v=1774747066"},{"product_id":"shigaraki-black-ikebana-vase","title":"Shigaraki Flower Vase, Hechimon Zansetsu Lingering Snow Ikebana 28 cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShigaraki Flower Vase — Hechimon Zansetsu \"Lingering Snow\", 28.5cm Tall\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tall sculptural flower vase from the Hechimon (へちもん®) art-vase line of Marui Seitō (丸伊製陶), Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture. The piece is built in Shigaraki's coarse-grog stoneware clay and finished in the kiln's signature 残雪 zansetsu (\"lingering snow\") two-zone gradient: a fine-net white kirara crackle-glaze at the top that gradates down into a dark iron-pigment Shigaraki body at the foot, evoking snow remaining on a dark mountain in late winter and early spring — when the high peaks are still white but the lower slopes have already turned to dark earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silhouette is taller than the typical Hechimon (28.5 cm \/ 11.2 inches), and the body sweeps outward through the middle then narrows back to a smaller foot. The mouth opens into a 5-lobed (五弁 go-ben) flower-form silhouette — when viewed from above the rim reads as a flower with five rounded petals, sympathetic to the vase's intended function as an ikebana \/ flower-arrangement vessel. The texture of the clay is left raw and visible through both glaze zones — Hechimon's brand identity is built around \"tsuchi no aji\" (土の味, \"the taste of earth\") that distinguishes Shigaraki stoneware from porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Hechimon brand line\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eへちもん (Hechimon) is a Shigaraki-area dialect word meaning ふうがわり (fugawari) — \"out-of-the-ordinary\" or \"unusual.\" Marui Seitō registered the name as a trademark for their contemporary art-vase line in Shigaraki, characterised by hand-finished irregular silhouettes, kiln-master glazing accidents kept as features (broken rims, ash bands, lingering snow gradients), and the deliberate visibility of the Shigaraki clay grog underneath the finish. Each piece in the line is presented as individual — \"ひとつひとつが個性的な衣をまとった器\" (per the maker's brand statement) — meaning the lingering-snow gradient on your vase will be in the same family as the photographs but will vary slightly from any other piece in the same SKU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout this maker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Marui Seitō \/ Hechimon Shigaraki-yaki in Shiga Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarui Seitō is a Shigaraki kiln whose contemporary art-vase output is published under the brand name Hechimon (へちもん®), one of the largest single-supplier verticals in the ZenKiln catalogue. Their signature is the contrast of a soft, deliberate Shigaraki-clay body against a single decorative intervention per piece — a broken rim, a band of ash, a cascade of gold, or — as here — a two-zone gradient that reads as a landscape compressed onto the vase silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShigaraki itself is named in METI's official Six Ancient Kilns (六古窯) designation — the six Japanese ceramic regions with the longest continuous production history (since the Heian era, ca. 12th century). Most international collectors associate Shigaraki with the tanuki (raccoon-dog) garden figures, the rough wood-fired tea ceramics, or the storage jars that Sen-no-Rikyū favoured for ikebana in the 16th century. The Hechimon line sits in a different, contemporary register — sculptural stoneware shaped for the modern Japanese interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a functional ikebana vase — the interior is water-tight with the maker's anti-leak treatment, suitable for fresh flower arrangements. Per Marui Seitō's official guidance, please observe:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface and interior may have rough sections — the base is treated, but use a protective placemat or coaster on delicate surfaces (waxed wood, lacquerware, fine textile)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature differential between room and water may cause exterior condensation — use a coaster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDO NOT\u003c\/strong\u003e add detergent or surfactant to the water (such as to \"preserve\" cut flowers longer) — the anti-leak interior treatment will degrade and may begin to seep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean by rinsing with plain water; dust the exterior gently with a soft dry cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative use also welcomed — dramatic single-stem arrangement (one tall ikebana branch, one curved willow), or dry display (preserved pampas, dried wheat, paper-mâché flowers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487591514342,"sku":"ZK-VASE-MARUI-HECHIMON-ZANSETSU-28CM","price":139.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/Shigaraki_Ware_Tall_Ikebana_Vase_handmade_Japanese_stoneware.jpg?v=1774879257"},{"product_id":"kutani-yellow-camellia-small-plate-set-of-5","title":"Kutani Yellow-Iroe Tsubaki 5pc Plate Set — Hand-Painted Meimei-Zara 14.5 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKutani \"Ki-sai Tsubaki\" Yellow-Iroe Camellia 5pc Plate Set — Hand-Painted Meimei-Zara via Tōjudō (Ø 14.5 cm × 5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe pattern — Ki-sai Tsubaki\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier's name for this design is \u003cstrong\u003e黄彩椿 (Ki-sai Tsubaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e — \"yellow-coloration camellia.\" Tsubaki (椿 \/ \u003cem\u003eCamellia japonica\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of Japan's canonical kachō (birds-and-flowers) motifs, read traditionally as a symbol of longevity, fidelity, and graceful aging — the winter-blooming flower associated with the tea-ceremony's chabana floral arrangement in January. Each plate carries two blossoms hand-painted by the kiln: an upper white camellia with delicate red-line edging and small yellow stamens, and a lower full orange-red bloom — joined by a dark-brown branch with green iroe leaves, all floating against the yellow ground's fine speckle field. The plate's rim is wrapped in a deep purple-brown vertical-stroke wash that frames the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive matched plates, each Ø 14.5 cm (5.7 in \/ supplier catalogue 4.8号) with a soft-square slight-wave (\u003cem\u003ehanda-gata\u003c\/em\u003e) rim — the rim's intentional irregularity is part of the handmade-feel finish typical of Kutani modern artisanal commodity-tier. The 14.5 cm size is the classic \u003cem\u003emeimei-zara\u003c\/em\u003e (銘々皿 \/ individual small plate) form, sized for individual servings of wagashi, dessert, sweets-with-tea, small appetizers, sashimi-side, pickle-side, or as personal share plates at a table setting. Set of 5 is the conventional Japanese full-table grouping (5人組 \/ 5-person grouping), suitable for both daily use and gift presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the body\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier did not provide an explicit material spec for this SKU, but the observed white underside (Photo 3) and the Kutani-yaki tradition norm together indicate this is a fine porcelain (磁器) body — Kutani's standard material class. We mention the lack of explicit supplier spec for transparency; if you require certified material confirmation, contact us and we can request supplier confirmation before shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the underside seal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plates carry a small turquoise-green underglaze square seal on the underside (Photo 3) — a Kutani signature mark. The seal's calligraphic strokes are present but at our photo resolution are not crisply legible, so we attribute this set generically as \"Kutani via Tōjudō K9-180\" rather than naming a specific kiln. 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This set ships in a \u003cstrong\u003epaulownia kiri-bako wooden gift box\u003c\/strong\u003e (木箱), the traditional Japanese presentation tier reserved for cooperative-cert cut-glass — sister SKU to our Kasane Yarai pair, but in the taller tall-old-fashioned form and with the more technically demanding hexagonal kagome lattice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Edo Kiriko\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdo Kiriko is one of Japan's nationally-designated Traditional Crafts (\u003cem\u003e国指定伝統工芸品\u003c\/em\u003e, METI-designated 2002), originating in Tokyo's Edo period (1603–1868) and produced in continuous succession by craft families ever since. The technique starts with a \u003cem\u003e二重構造\u003c\/em\u003e \/ cased-glass blank: at 1,350°C, a transparent core layer is sheathed by a thin colored outer layer. A trained kiriko cutter then hand-cuts every facet, line, and lattice into the colored skin — and the deeper the cut goes, the brighter the clear inner glass shows through, producing the high-contrast colored-on-clear pattern that defines the craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe pattern — Roku-kaku Kagome\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier's name for this design is \u003cstrong\u003e六角籠目 (Roku-kaku Kagome)\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \"Hexagonal Basket-Eye.\" \u003cem\u003eKagome\u003c\/em\u003e (籠目) is one of Edo Kiriko's canonical motifs — the open six-sided weave pattern of a traditional bamboo basket — and it is considered among the most technically demanding lattices to cut cleanly, because each tiny hexagon must close perfectly to its six neighbors without overshoot. Around each of the four hexagonal kagome panels, paired \u003cem\u003esasa-no-ha\u003c\/em\u003e (笹の葉 \/ bamboo-leaf) cuts radiate outward like palm fronds; between the kagome panels, central diamond-lozenge frames are anchored by \u003cem\u003eyaguruma\u003c\/em\u003e (矢車 \/ arrow-wheel) X-star cuts. Long vertical kiri-cuts drop from the mid-body toward the base, where a row of broad oval thumb-cut bevels and a foot starburst finish the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe pair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red and blue glasses are cut to the identical pattern. Together they make a natural his-and-hers \/ kanpai \/ red-vs-blue pairing — well suited to whiskey, bourbon, single-malt, shōchū-on-the-rocks, plum wine, or non-alcoholic mocktails. At 87 mm tall this set is a tall-old-fashioned form (20 mm taller than the classic OF), with 200 ml capacity sized for a generous on-the-rocks pour with one or two large ice cubes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the material — soda glass, not lead crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdo Kiriko is traditionally made in two material classes: lead crystal (\u003cem\u003eクリスタルガラス\u003c\/em\u003e, more refractive, heavier) and soda-lime glass (\u003cem\u003eソーダ硝子\u003c\/em\u003e, lighter, lead-free, the original Edo-era material). \u003cstrong\u003eThis set is the soda-lime glass body\u003c\/strong\u003e — supplier-stated 素材：ソーダ硝子. 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The supplier's name for this design is \u003cem\u003e小鳥春秋 (Kotori Shunshū)\u003c\/em\u003e — literally \"Little Birds, Spring \u0026amp; Autumn\" — a paired set of two cups divided by season: one for spring, one for autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe paired motif\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of Japan's most beloved decorative idioms: \u003cem\u003e花鳥 (kachō \/ \"birds-and-flowers\")\u003c\/em\u003e, divided across two cups so the pair stands for the turning year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring cup\u003c\/strong\u003e — A brown sakura branch sweeps across the white porcelain ground, hung with pink, white, and yellow cherry blossoms and teal leaves; a small blue songbird perches mid-branch, looking up at the new flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn cup\u003c\/strong\u003e — The same branch reappears in autumn light: teal and green Japanese-maple (momiji) leaves in their late-October flush; a small brown-and-blue songbird perches in the same spot, looking down at the falling leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth birds are painted in the \u003cem\u003egosai (五彩)\u003c\/em\u003e Kutani palette — red, green, yellow, purple, cobalt blue — outlined in iron-red and filled with hand-applied iroe overglaze enamel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe form\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 21st-century Western wine-glass silhouette executed in Japanese craft: porcelain bowl + slim gold-toned metal stem + wide circular foot. Each cup is Ø 7.2 × H 15 cm (≈ 2.83 × 5.91 in) overall, holding roughly 100–140 ml of wine (approximate, not supplier-stated). 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We recommend \u003cstrong\u003ehand-wash only\u003c\/strong\u003e: warm water, mild dish soap, soft cloth; rinse and towel-dry promptly so water does not sit at the bowl-stem join. Because each bird and branch is painted by hand, slight differences in line work and color density are part of how kachō painting is made — not defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Made by Bizan Kiln \/ Kutani-yaki in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln. 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The technique starts with a \u003cem\u003e二重構造\u003c\/em\u003e \/ cased-glass blank: at 1,350°C, a transparent core layer is sheathed by a thin colored outer layer. 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Below the lattice runs a row of broad oval thumb-cut bevels; the foot is finished with a deep twelve-point star burst that catches table-light through the clear base layer (visible looking straight down into either glass).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe pair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red and blue glasses are cut to the identical pattern. Together they make a natural his-and-hers \/ kanpai \/ red-vs-blue pairing — well suited to whiskey, bourbon, single-malt, shōchū-on-the-rocks, plum wine, or non-alcoholic mocktails. 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The craft execution is the same — every facet hand-cut by a kiriko cutter — but the body is the lighter soda-glass class, which we mention so you know exactly what you're buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier does not specify microwave or dishwasher use, and we recommend \u003cstrong\u003ehand-wash only\u003c\/strong\u003e — warm water with mild dish soap, soft cloth — to protect the cut edges and the cased color layer. Avoid rapid temperature changes (no boiling water; no freezing solid); avoid abrasive sponges. 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The saucer is left plain white porcelain with a thin gold rim band, so the cup itself reads as the focal point of the pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth pieces carry the same \u003cstrong\u003ered square three-kanji seal\u003c\/strong\u003e on the foot (visible in the bottom photos) — matched-set provenance proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm \u0026amp; use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Western-style cup-and-saucer (\u003cem\u003ekappu \u0026amp; sōsā\u003c\/em\u003e) pair: slightly flared cup with a broad rim, tall gold loop handle, on a wide circular saucer. Cup is Ø 8 × H 6.5 cm (≈ 3.15 × 2.56 in); saucer is Ø 15 cm (≈ 5.91 in). Cup volume comfortably accepts ~150–180 ml (approximate, not supplier-stated) — suited to a single coffee, espresso lungo, hojicha, Japanese-style milk tea, or matcha-au-lait. Equally a display piece on a curio shelf — the cup interior is intentionally plain so the painted exterior reads from any angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier does not specify microwave or dishwasher use, and \u003cstrong\u003ethe all-over gold ground + solid-gold handle make this set absolutely incompatible with microwave\u003c\/strong\u003e — metal will arc, and the honkin gilding will not survive heat cycling. We recommend \u003cstrong\u003ehand-wash only\u003c\/strong\u003e: warm water, mild soap, soft cloth, rinse and towel-dry promptly. Avoid abrasive sponges and any detergent that could lift the gold. 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The supplier's name for the decoration is \u003cem\u003e色絵牡丹孔雀 (iroe botan kujaku \/ \"polychrome peony and peacock\")\u003c\/em\u003e — and the kiln has executed it in the \u003cem\u003ekinrande (金襴手 \/ \"gold brocade\")\u003c\/em\u003e idiom that Kutani is most known for: heavy gold ground, multi-band gilded collar at the neck, and the full gosai polychrome palette over it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe motif\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tokkuri carries the full scene wrap-around: a blue peacock with a scaled cobalt body, mounting a fan of pink and purple tail feathers with green eye-spots and gilded shafts, standing among red and pink peonies (\u003cem\u003ebotan \/ 牡丹\u003c\/em\u003e) on dark rocks. Around the neck runs a red-and-gold collar layered with the \u003cem\u003esayagata\u003c\/em\u003e key-fret pattern and the \u003cem\u003esippō (seven-treasures)\u003c\/em\u003e wave-pattern band — formal court-style ornament that frames the painting like a brocade hem. Each sakazuki carries an abbreviated version of the same peacock-and-peony scene, so the three pieces read as a matched set rather than two cups + one decanter. All three carry the same red square \u003cstrong\u003e九谷 栄山\u003c\/strong\u003e (Kutani Eizan) seal on the foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe peacock-and-peony pairing is one of Kutani's most auspicious motifs. The peacock (\u003cem\u003ekujaku\u003c\/em\u003e) brings beauty, nobility, and watchful protection; the peony (\u003cem\u003ebotan\u003c\/em\u003e) — the \"king of flowers\" — brings prosperity, honour, and wealth. 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Sized for warm or chilled sake \/ nihonshu — the wide rim opens the aroma; the small volume keeps each pour ceremonial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier does not specify microwave or dishwasher use, and \u003cstrong\u003ethe heavy gold ground makes this set incompatible with microwave\u003c\/strong\u003e — gold will arc and scorch. We recommend \u003cstrong\u003ehand-wash only\u003c\/strong\u003e: warm water, mild soap, soft cloth; rinse and towel-dry promptly. Because each piece is decorated by hand, slight differences in gilding density, peacock-tail line work, and peony flower placement are part of how kinrande is made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Made by Eizan Kiln \/ Kutani-yaki in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln. 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The pattern is supplier-named \u003cem\u003e吉田屋野ぶどう (Yoshidaya nobudō \/ \"Yoshidaya-style wild grape\")\u003c\/em\u003e — a modern reinterpretation of one of Kutani's most beloved 19th-century idioms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Yoshidaya idiom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Yoshidaya kiln (active in the 1820s–1860s during Kutani's revival period) is remembered above all for its \u003cem\u003e青手 aote\u003c\/em\u003e painting: a deliberately restricted palette of yellow, green, purple, and turquoise-blue, with iron-black line drawing — and pointedly \u003cstrong\u003eNO iron-red\u003c\/strong\u003e. The aote ground covers the entire surface, leaving no white space, so the painting reads like a small enamel garden. Hakuhō Kiln's contemporary Yoshidaya-fū series carries this discipline forward: each plate here has a textured yellow ground (the speckled \u003cem\u003ekiji-no-jiyū\u003c\/em\u003e effect of Yoshidaya yellow earthenware), two large turquoise grape leaves with fine iron-black veining, a bare branch line in iron-black, and a small turquoise \/ cobalt \/ black grape-berry cluster — the wild grape (\u003cem\u003e野ぶどう \/ nobudō\u003c\/em\u003e) of a late-summer hedgerow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe form\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA square plate (\u003cem\u003e角皿 \/ kakuzara\u003c\/em\u003e) with mild upturned corners, sized \u003cstrong\u003e4.5号 — a supplier catalogue label that translates to roughly 13.7 cm per side (4.5号 is NOT itself a centimetre measurement; the actual side is what we list here)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Sold as a fixed set of five matching plates. The 4.5号 size fits comfortably in the \u003cem\u003emukōzuke (向付)\u003c\/em\u003e role of a kaiseki place setting, as a small individual share plate, or as a wagashi (Japanese sweets) tray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody \u0026amp; finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is \u003cstrong\u003eearthenware (陶器 — supplier explicit, NOT porcelain)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Yoshidaya tradition specifically uses earthenware because the heavy yellow \/ green \/ purple aote palette adheres better to the porous body than to porcelain — the warm tōki body is part of why these pieces feel as solid as they look. The reverse of each plate is left unglazed where it shows the warm terracotta-orange clay, with the kiln 底款 reading \u003cstrong\u003e九谷 博峰窯\u003c\/strong\u003e brushed on (visible in the bottom photo).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier does not specify microwave or dishwasher use. As with most hand-painted Yoshidaya-fū aote pieces we recommend \u003cstrong\u003ehand-wash only\u003c\/strong\u003e — warm water, soft cloth, mild detergent — to protect the overglaze enamel and the iron-black line work. Because each plate is painted by hand the grape leaves and berry clusters vary very slightly piece to piece across the set; this is part of how the Yoshidaya tradition is made, not a defect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Made by Hakuho Kiln \/ Kutani-yaki in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln. 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The supplier's series name is \u003cstrong\u003e金箔彩 (kinpaku-sai \/ \"gold-leaf-painted\")\u003c\/strong\u003e — gold leaf is laid across the bowl in irregular torn-foil flakes, set against a warm red glaze base. On this red variant the leaf covers densely, so the cup reads as predominantly bright gold from a step back, with the red glaze showing through at small leaf-gap windows, along the interior curve, and where the leaf thins toward the rim. The companion green sister cup (\u003cem\u003eK9-3141, kinpaku-sai 緑\u003c\/em\u003e) is sold separately — the two stand together as a celebratory pair for engagement, anniversary, or new-home toasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe form\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 21st-century Western-wine-glass silhouette executed in Japanese craft. Porcelain bowl, gold-toned metal stem, wide circular foot. The underside of the metal foot is engraved with the word \u003cem\u003e\"KUTANI\"\u003c\/em\u003e in fine intaglio (visible in the bottom photo).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter 7.2 cm × Height 15 cm (≈ 2.83 × 5.91 in) — overall height including the stem. Bowl holds roughly 100–140 ml of wine (approximate, not supplier-stated). 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We recommend \u003cstrong\u003ehand-wash only\u003c\/strong\u003e: warm water, mild dish soap, soft cloth; rinse and towel-dry promptly so water does not sit at the bowl-stem join. 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The supplier's series name is \u003cstrong\u003e金箔彩 (kinpaku-sai \/ \"gold-leaf-painted\")\u003c\/strong\u003e — gold leaf is laid across the bowl in irregular torn-foil flakes, then sealed beneath a translucent sea-green tinted glaze, so the leaf reads as soft silvery-green where the glaze runs thickest and as warm bright gold where the glaze thins toward the rim. No two cups will look alike: the way the leaf overlaps is set by hand, sheet by sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe form\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere most Kutani drinking vessels are short, this one stands. The porcelain bowl is set on a slim gold-toned metal stem and a wide circular foot — a 21st-century Western-wine-glass silhouette executed in Japanese craft. The underside of the metal foot is engraved with the word \u003cem\u003e\"KUTANI\"\u003c\/em\u003e in fine intaglio (visible in the bottom photo). The piece is part of a paired series with a red sister variant (\u003cem\u003ekinpaku-sai\u003c\/em\u003e red, sold separately).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter 7.2 cm × Height 15 cm (≈ 2.83 × 5.91 in) — overall height including the stem. The bowl holds roughly 100–140 ml of wine (capacity is approximate, not supplier-stated). Use it for table wine, dessert wine, sparkling sake (awa-sake), aperitifs, or for a single ceremonial pour after dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrives in the supplier's tan KUTANI-branded keshōbako (gift box), printed with traditional \u003cem\u003esayagata\u003c\/em\u003e + \u003cem\u003esippō\u003c\/em\u003e (seven-treasures) + honeycomb patterning — gift-ready for wedding, anniversary, housewarming, or Father's Day giving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier does not specify microwave or dishwasher use, and \u003cstrong\u003ethe metal stem makes this piece absolutely incompatible with microwave\u003c\/strong\u003e — metal will arc, and the kinpaku gold leaf would not survive heat cycling. We recommend \u003cstrong\u003ehand-wash only\u003c\/strong\u003e: warm water, mild dish soap, soft cloth; rinse and towel-dry promptly so water does not sit at the bowl-stem join. 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The bowl is shaped as a soft \u003cem\u003emokkō-gata (木瓜形 \/ four-lobed quatrefoil)\u003c\/em\u003e and decorated entirely in the kiln's signature 金花詰 (kinhanazume) idiom — \u003cem\u003e\"gold-filled with flowers\"\u003c\/em\u003e — where chrysanthemums, peonies, sakura, daisies, and cobalt-blue butterflies cover the entire surface, wall-to-wall, set into a luminous gold ground with no negative space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe kinhanazume technique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKinhanazume \/ hanazume is one of Kutani's most demanding decorative traditions. Each tiny floret is outlined first in iron-red enamel, then filled with polychrome — pink, purple, white, vermilion, green, orange — and surrounded by hairline gilded petal-veins. The large white chrysanthemums are built up in raised slip (\u003cem\u003e盛り絵 \/ mori-e\u003c\/em\u003e), so the petals catch light from the side as bosses of low relief. The deep cobalt-blue butterflies use one of Kutani's classic five-color enamels (赤・緑・黄・紫・紺青 — the gosai palette). The cumulative effect is jewel-like density: hundreds of flowers in a single small bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm \u0026amp; use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 6号 (6-gō, supplier catalogue size label — not a centimetre measurement) shallow mokkō-gata bowl: Diameter 19 cm × Height 5.2 cm (≈ 7.48 × 2.05 in). The flat shallow form belongs to the \u003cem\u003ekashiki (菓子器 \/ sweets-tray)\u003c\/em\u003e family — well-suited for serving wagashi (Japanese tea sweets), assorted dried fruits, small confections, mints, or a single piece of fruit at a kaiseki course. 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The porcelain lid carries the workshop's \u003cstrong\u003e緑彩ローズ (Ryokusai Rose \/ 'Green-glaze Rose')\u003c\/strong\u003e pattern: pink, white, and yellow rose-form camellias paired with hydrangea clusters on a jade-green ground. The earthenware body keeps the quiet character Banko-yaki is known for — matte black ash-glaze outside, glossy black inside, and a raw white Banko-clay foot. Sized for a family table, with the maker's tagline 家族団らん (Kazoku Danran — 'Family Togetherness').\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade by\u003c\/strong\u003e Rigyou Co. \/ Studio Yuzuriha \/ Banko Ware in Mie Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏮 About Banko-yaki \u0026amp; Rigyou Co.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBanko ware (萬古焼 \/ 万古焼) traces its lineage to mid-18th-century Yokkaichi in Mie Prefecture and is the Japanese pottery tradition most closely associated with donabe and kyusu teapots. It was designated a Traditional Craft of Japan (経済産業大臣指定伝統的工芸品) by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in 1979. Banko's high-petalite clay body is unusually resistant to thermal shock — which is why a Banko donabe can transition from refrigerated dashi to a gas flame without cracking, when handled correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is produced by 株式会社 利行 (Rigyou Co., Ltd.) in Yokkaichi (四日市市羽津山町), under the workshop brand 工房ゆずりは (Studio Yuzuriha). The Yuzuriha line is hand-decorated and includes donabe, furin (wind chimes), and coffee cup-and-saucer sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌸 Decoration — Ryokusai Rose (緑彩ローズ)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe porcelain lid carries an overglaze floral garden in the workshop's \u003cstrong\u003e緑彩ローズ 'Ryokusai Rose'\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ Green-glaze Rose pattern:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJade-green seiji-style underglaze ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRose-form camellia rosettes — concentric brushstrokes in pink, white, and yellow-green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydrangea clusters (紫阳花 \/ aji-sai) — small dotted florets in pink, peach, pale lavender, white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound-oval foliage leaves with thin yellow midribs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScattered black calligraphic accent strokes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA sake-cup-shaped knob (摘み), glazed jade-green with a miniature floral echo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause every lid is hand-painted, the position, density, and exact tone of each bloom will vary slightly from the photographed example. This variation is a hallmark of authentic hand-decorated Banko-ware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body keeps a quieter character: matte black ash-glaze on the exterior, glossy black on the interior, and a hand-finished raw-clay foot — the classic Banko \"white-foot, black-body\" silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe workshop name \"Yuzuriha\" (譲り葉) draws on the Japanese motif of generational succession: the daphniphyllum tree, whose new leaves appear before old ones fall. A piece of cookware made to be handed down — the maker pairs the line with the tagline 家族団らん (Kazoku Danran — \"Family Togetherness\").\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🍲 Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNabe (锅) one-pot meals — shabu-shabu, sukiyaki, mizutaki, chanko, oden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYosenabe and seafood hot pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRice porridge (okayu \/ 粥) and donabe-cooked rice (土锅ご飯)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow stews and braises that benefit from gentle, even heat retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCenterpiece serving vessel — bring it from the stove to the table and lift the lid to release the aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎁 Gifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA family-table donabe — particularly suited to a wedding, housewarming, or Father's Day gift for someone who cooks. Ships in the original Studio Yuzuriha Thomson gift box; the Japanese-language Rigyou care card (with first-use seasoning instructions) is included. We hand-pack every piece in Japan with double-walled corrugate and dense void-fill for safe international transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🧼 Care \u0026amp; First Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore first use, season the pot by simmering a thin rice-starch slurry (approximately 3 cups of water per 1 tablespoon of rice flour, brought to a low simmer until thickened — full Japanese instructions on the included Rigyou care card; English translation available on request). Always dry the unglazed foot completely before storage, and place the pot on a trivet rather than a cold counter when it is hot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47567145369830,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/DSC8514.webp?v=1776937666"},{"product_id":"toida-takatsugu-kohiki-sencha-yunomi-vintage","title":"Toida Takatsugu Kohiki Sencha Yunomi — Vintage Japanese Tea Cup with Signed Tomobako","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKohiki sencha-yunomi tea cup, hand-thrown by Toida Takatsugu (筧田孝嗣) at Jintsū-kama in Toyama Prefecture, Japan. Signed paulownia tomobako and printed tōreki (artist biography card) included. Likely produced in the late 1980s — vintage, not antique.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small cylindrical tea cup in the kohiki (粉引) tradition: a coat of white slip applied over iron-rich red clay, then sealed under a soft, slightly crackled transparent glaze. Where the slip thins, the dark clay shows through in muted blue-grey and warm earth tones. The unglazed foot reveals the raw red body — the signature kohiki \"reveal\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 7.3 cm tall × 5.2 cm at the mouth (approximately 120 mL), this is a sencha-yunomi — sized for premium green teas (sencha, gyokuro, hojicha) where a small portion is part of the brewing ritual, not a casual everyday large pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm\u003c\/strong\u003e: sencha-yunomi (small yunomi, premium-tea size)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique\u003c\/strong\u003e: kohiki (white slip on stoneware) — one of the artist's three documented specialties (粉引・灰釉・柿釉)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e: Showa late period, c. late 1980s (tōreki dated through 昭和63 \/ 1988)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade by\u003c\/strong\u003e Toida Takatsugu \/ Jintsū-kama in Toyama Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this piece notable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToida Takatsugu (b. 1943, Toyama-shi Tsukahara) trained under two influential figures in postwar Japanese ceramics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYoshida Kōzō\u003c\/strong\u003e (art critic) — pottery instruction from 1970\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShimizu Uichi\u003c\/strong\u003e — pottery instruction from 1978 in Kyoto. Shimizu Uichi was designated a Living National Treasure (Ningen Kokuhō) for iron-glaze stoneware in 1985.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelected highlights from his recorded chronology (source: tōreki):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1980\u003c\/strong\u003e — first selection, Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition; consecutively selected 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1980\u003c\/strong\u003e — full member, Japan Kogei Association\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1981\u003c\/strong\u003e — Mainichi Newspaper Award, 6th Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition; large kohiki and ash-glaze vessels acquired by Toyama Prefecture and Toyama City Local History Museum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1984\u003c\/strong\u003e — Toyama Prefecture presented his large ceramic vessel to former US President Jimmy Carter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1986\u003c\/strong\u003e — large vessel presented to Prince Takamado; ash-glaze and kohiki flower vessels presented to the Brazilian and Canadian ambassadors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1988\u003c\/strong\u003e — pieces presented to four Imperial households (Takamatsu, Hitachi, Mikasa, Takamado)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece you receive is signed at three points: the tomobako lid calligraphy \"粉引 湯くみ 孝嗣\" with red seal, the printed tōreki card, and the artist's red square stamp on the box. Three-point provenance closure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions (this exact hand-thrown piece, measured)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 7.3 cm (2.9\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMouth diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5.2 cm (2.0\") external\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoot diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4.5 cm (1.8\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity\u003c\/strong\u003e: approximately 120 mL (≈ 4 fl oz) when filled to ~1 cm below the rim — sencha-yunomi class, sized for premium green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTomobako (signed paulownia kiribako)\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10.4 × 7.4 cm (4.1\" × 2.9\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause each piece is hand-thrown, dimensions vary slightly between examples in the same artist's line. The numbers above are this exact piece, measured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use \/ who it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium green tea (sencha, gyokuro, hojicha) where small portions are part of the ritual — the slip surface deepens with use (yō-no-bi: beauty grown through use)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA tea-ceremony chair-meeting (椅子点前) accent piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA collector's reference example of post-1970s kohiki by a documented Japan Kogei Association member\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA father's day or retirement gift for a tea person, art-pottery collector, or anyone with a Shimizu Uichi \/ Living National Treasure interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition. The fine iron freckles, slip drip patterns, soft-grey transitions, and unglazed foot reveal are all intentional features of kohiki — not flaws. No chips, no hairlines visible. Buyer is encouraged to read the supplied photographs carefully — what looks like a \"spot\" is almost certainly a fired iron point, which is the technique working as intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-wash with warm water and a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive sponges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrowave \/ dishwasher safety not certified by the artist; we recommend hand-wash only for any signed studio piece of this age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the slip absorbs tea over years, that is normal and considered desirable in kohiki — it is the cup's record of being used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × kohiki sencha-yunomi (the cup)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × signed paulownia tomobako (kiribako) with brush calligraphy + red seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × printed tōreki (artist biography card)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZenKiln care card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\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\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips from Japan within 1–3 business days, hand-packed with the original tomobako. International tracking included. Buyers outside Japan are responsible for any local customs duties.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47642124255462,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/6a0f48436f03bf48e8c7f28f9f150b4c_42227b69-ba67-4460-9c27-af6c9067c35c.png?v=1780215679"},{"product_id":"vintage-nambu-satetsu-kyusu-kiyosue-sakura","title":"Vintage Nambu Satetsu Kyusu by Kiyosue — Sakura Cast Iron Teapot, Morioka, Signed Tomobako","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA vintage sand-iron kyusu (急須) by Kiyosue (清末) at the Shōkōdō house in Morioka, Iwate — Japan's four-century heritage center for cast-iron tea ware. Sold complete with signed paulownia tomobako, original Nambu Tekki Cooperative authenticity sticker, brass strainer, and the maker's printed leaflet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA small Nambu satetsu (砂鉄, sand iron) kyusu — the design name from the maker is \"Manōsakukyūro\" (萬桜咲久露), \"myriad cherry blossoms with morning dew\". The upper half of the body is covered in deeply-cast cherry and plum blossom relief, the lower half left in a hammered Nambu ground. The lid carries matching blossom relief with a bud-shaped finial. The handle is twist-bound iron with a central knot at the apex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm\u003c\/strong\u003e: kyusu (小型急須 \/ small Japanese teapot for personal use)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: satetsu (砂鉄) — sand iron, the premium Nambu grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e: Manōsakukyūro 萬桜咲久露 (multi-layer plum\/cherry blossom)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e: Showa post-war (estimated 1965–1980)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade by\u003c\/strong\u003e 合名会社 照亦製作所 (Shōeki Seisakujo) under the 照光堂 (Shōkōdō) brand in Iwate Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Nambu Tekki\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNambu Tekki (南部鉄器) is the traditional cast iron ware of Morioka (盛岡), in northern Japan's Iwate Prefecture. The craft has been continuously practiced for more than four hundred years, with iron sand from the local mountains historically used as the raw material. Nambu pieces are recognized for their characteristic granular surface texture, slow heat retention, and the way the surface develops a soft patina with regular use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cooperative sticker on this piece — 「南部鉄器協同組合 \/ 本場盛岡」 — certifies it as an authentic Morioka product, made by a workshop in the recognized regional cooperative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout satetsu (砂鉄)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe kettle is made of satetsu — literally \"sand iron\" — the premium grade of Nambu material gathered from the magnetite-rich black sand deposits of the Kitakami highlands. Compared with ordinary cast iron, satetsu pieces are lighter for the same size, have a denser grain, and are prized by serious tea practitioners. The maker's leaflet specifically identifies this piece as a 「南部砂鉄急須」.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the maker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece is signed by the maker on the wooden box: brush calligraphy 「清末作」 (made by Kiyosue) with a matching red seal 「清末」. Kiyosue worked at 合名会社 照亦製作所 (Shōeki Seisakujo Limited Partnership), the workshop under the heritage brand 照光堂 (Shōkōdō) in Morioka. The printed leaflet inside the box is published by the workshop itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions (this exact piece, measured)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal height with handle raised\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12.5 cm (4.9\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody height with handle folded down\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6.0 cm (2.4\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody maximum width\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9.0 cm (3.5\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMouth diameter (lid opening)\u003c\/strong\u003e: 7.0 cm (2.8\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoot diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5.0 cm (2.0\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight (kettle only)\u003c\/strong\u003e: 500 g (17.6 oz \/ 1.1 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight with paulownia box\u003c\/strong\u003e: 700 g (24.7 oz \/ 1.5 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTomobako\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14.5 × 14.5 × 11 cm (5.7\" × 5.7\" × 4.3\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e: approximately 180–220 mL when filled to brim (sized for personal use or premium-tea ritual)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × Nambu satetsu kyusu (the iron kettle with lid)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × brass tea strainer (perforated, with brass-gold finish — sits inside the kettle to filter loose tea leaves)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × signed paulownia tomobako (kiribako) with brush calligraphy + red seal on the inside lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × original 「南部砂鉄急須の栞」 printed leaflet (the maker's product information, Japanese)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × 「南部鉄器協同組合 \/ 本場盛岡」 authenticity sticker\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eZenKiln care card (English care instructions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use \/ who it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBrewing high-grade green teas (gyokuro, sencha, hojicha) where small yield + slow heat retention bring out depth in the leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTea ceremony or tea-table accent piece — collectors of Nambu tekki particularly value pre-1980 satetsu work\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA father's day, retirement, or anniversary gift for someone with an interest in Japanese craft history or tea culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition. The blossom relief is crisp, the hammered ground below is unworn, and the brass-coated interior and strainer are clean. The exterior shows the soft natural patina of cared-for satetsu — this is a feature of the material, not a flaw. The tomobako shows normal age-softening at corners; the seal and brush signature are clean and legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNever put in dishwasher, microwave, or oven.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAfter each use, empty the kettle, rinse with hot water (not soap), and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAvoid leaving water inside for extended periods — moisture is the main cause of iron rust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIf a thin patina or light surface tarnish develops, the maker's leaflet recommends gentle polishing with charcoal powder once a week for the natural silver-grey luster characteristic of satetsu.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIf you find any cracks or damage, discontinue use immediately for safety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout ZenKiln\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA Japan-based curator connecting international collectors with Japan's artisan ceramic and metalwork 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\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReference conversions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e12.5 cm = 4.9\" · 9.0 cm = 3.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e7.0 cm = 2.8\" · 5.0 cm = 2.0\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e500 g ≈ 1.1 lb · 700 g ≈ 1.5 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e200 mL ≈ 6.8 fl oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShips from Japan within 1–3 business days, hand-packed inside the original signed tomobako with exterior cushioning for international transit. International tracking included. Buyers outside Japan are responsible for any local customs duties.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47647693865190,"sku":"TEA-XXX-SHM-00004","price":628.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/6a0f48436f03bf48e8c7f28f9f150b4c_439b736c-7a04-490a-804a-953ef879ae43.png?v=1780216186"},{"product_id":"fukagawa-seiji-celadon-koro-incense-burner","title":"Vintage 1977 Fukagawa Seiji Celadon Incense Burner Koro — Arita Porcelain with Tomobako","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e1977 (昭和52年 \/ Shōwa 52)\u003c\/strong\u003e celadon incense burner (青磁香炉) by \u003cstrong\u003e深川製磁\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fukagawa Seiji of Arita, Saga Prefecture — kept whole with its original kiribako (paulownia wood box), the maker's branch-store pamphlet, and the green decorative-use care card. The translucent jade-green seiji glaze sits over a porcelain body in the three-footed kōro form, with a reticulated dome cover (sukashibori) that lets a single coil of incense thread its smoke upward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e香炉 (kōro) — lidded three-footed incense burner with reticulated cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePorcelain (磁器) with celadon (青磁 \/ seiji) monochrome glaze\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduction year\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1977 (昭和52年 \/ Shōwa 52) — 49-year-old vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBody diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~12 cm (4.7\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBody + lid height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~9 cm (3.5\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTomobako (paulownia wood box)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~14 cm × 14 cm × 13.2 cm (5.5\" × 5.5\" × 5.2\"); brush-calligraphy 香炉 on lid + red 深川製 maker seal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFoot mark\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e富士山 (Fuji-yama) blue underglaze trademark — the Fukagawa Seiji house mark adopted in 1894 (Meiji 27)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncluded pamphlets\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(1) navy IMPERIAL TASTE branch-store list (Fukagawa head office in Arita + 11 branches), (2) white Fukagawa Seiji company-history hakogaki, (3) green 「ご使用上の注意」 care card\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eincense altar piece — coil incense, stick incense (with a separate riser), or as a kōdō appreciation vessel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003evintage 1977 estate piece — please request additional photos of any area before purchase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade by\u003c\/strong\u003e 深川製磁 (Fukagawa Seiji) \/ Arita-yaki in Saga Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Fukagawa Seiji (depth-verified context)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFukagawa Seiji traces its lineage to the Fukagawa family's seventeenth-century role in the Nabeshima clan's Arita porcelain industry. The modern company was organised as Fukagawa Seiji Co., Ltd. in 1894 (Meiji 27), at which point it adopted the Mt. Fuji (富士山) underglaze mark — the same blue Fuji you'll see on the foot of this piece. The white company-history pamphlet enclosed with this kōro narrates the firm's Paris Exposition awards (1900) and its 1910 (Meiji 43) historical designation as a purveyor to the Imperial Household Agency (宮内庁御用達（historical record）). The Fukagawa celadon line is one of the house specialties — fired at high temperature for the dense, translucent jade glaze the company calls \"the gloss of a jewel.\" This particular piece was produced in 1977 (昭和52年), when Fukagawa's Arita workshop was operating across its 11-branch retail network listed on the navy pamphlet enclosed with the kiribako.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the enclosed green maker care card (「ご使用上の注意」), this piece is fired for decorative purposes (装飾を目的に焼造) and is not intended for use as tableware. Wipe gently with a soft sponge or cloth; do not scrub with abrasive cleansers or scouring pads. Avoid sudden temperature shifts or mechanical shock — porcelain can crack. The reticulated cover allows smoke to escape and should not be sealed or weighted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGifting \u0026amp; presentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original kiribako is dovetail-jointed and labelled by the maker, making this a presentation-ready piece for a collector of Japanese ceramics, a tea-room or meditation-altar curator, or a recipient marking a milestone — Father's Day, a retirement, a housewarming, or a tea-friendship anniversary. We hand-pack the tomobako inside a second protective outer box for international shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; returns (antique line)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a one-of-one estate piece. We do not accept returns on antique-line listings; all condition details and the maker's documentation are disclosed above and in the photos. Please ask any questions before purchase — we are happy to send additional photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReference conversions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 cm ≈ 4.7\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9 cm ≈ 3.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14 cm ≈ 5.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13.2 cm ≈ 5.2\"\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":47649919008998,"sku":"ZK-KORO-FKG-001","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/6a0f48436f03bf48e8c7f28f9f150b4c_20846bb4-34c4-432e-9091-9db38e0b4f2a.png?v=1780209238"},{"product_id":"mino-champagne-luster-sake-set-katakuchi-cup","title":"Mino Ware Champagne Luster Sake Set | Katakuchi Pour-Pitcher \u0026 Cup, Red or White Porcelain","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 2-piece sake set that wears its lighting like champagne. 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\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\u003cli\u003eKatakuchi pour-pitcher: ~95 × 80 × 120 mm (3.7″ × 3.1″ × 4.7″), ~300 mL, ~170 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSake cup (盃 \/ sakazuki, ochoko-class): φ 55 × 55 mm (φ 2.2″ × 2.2″), ~50 mL, ~70 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\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\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\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","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Red","offer_id":47658903470310,"sku":"ZK-SAKE-NINPOU-SET-R","price":118.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"White","offer_id":47658903503078,"sku":"ZK-SAKE-NINPOU-SET-W","price":118.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/DSC08915.webp?v=1778724272"},{"product_id":"vintage-1975-koransha-phalaenopsis-orchid-plate-set-of-5-arita-yaki","title":"Vintage 1975 Kōransha Phalaenopsis Plate Set of 5 — Japanese Arita-yaki Porcelain Mid-Plates","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1975 (昭和50年 \/ Shōwa 50) set of five Koransha (香蘭社) phalaenopsis-orchid plates — hand-finished porcelain mid-plates with a soft mint-celadon ground sweeping across each plate and meeting a clean white field, where the orchids bloom. Originally retailed at \u003cstrong\u003e¥50,000 JPY\u003c\/strong\u003e through Takashimaya Kyoto Store's 6F tableware floor in 1975 — a substantial outlay at a time when a graduate's monthly starting salary was around ¥85,000–90,000. The set comes with its full original presentation: the Koransha gift box, the bilingual maker hakogaki, the Koransha green logo card, and the Takashimaya お願い courtesy card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eForm: 中皿 (chū-zara \/ mid-plate) — flat coupe-rim plate, 5-piece presentation set (五客揃)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaterial: high-fired white porcelain (磁器) with hand-finished overglaze decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePattern: 胡蝶蘭 (kochōran) — phalaenopsis \/ moth orchid, two-bloom + bud composition with yellow-green leaves and pink-red labellum detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProduction year: 1975 (昭和50年 \/ Shōwa 50) — 51-year-old vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOriginal retail (1975 Takashimaya Kyoto Store): ¥50,000 JPY\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiameter: ~16.7 cm (6.6\") per plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHeight (rim profile): ~1.8 cm (0.7\") per plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBox: original Koransha gift box ~35.9 × 18.5 × 5 cm (14.1\" × 7.3\" × 2.0\"), with bar-code label \u003ccode\u003e胡蝶蘭・中皿 W9104-JCS\u003c\/code\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFoot mark: green underglaze 香蘭社 (Koransha) mark with the orchid emblem, on the underside of every plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncluded paper accessories: (1) bilingual Koransha \"300 YEARS OF KORAN-SHA \/ 香蘭社のあゆみ\" hakogaki pamphlet (2) Koransha green logo card with the orchid emblem (3) Takashimaya 京都店 お願い courtesy card from the 6F tableware floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMade by 香蘭社 (Koransha) \/ Arita-yaki in Saga Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Koransha (hakogaki-cited context)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoransha (香蘭社, \"Orchid Group\") traces its lineage to the eighth-generation Fukagawa potters of Arita, whose family had been firing porcelain in Saga for some three hundred years when Meiji-era restructuring opened the way for them to organize as an independent company in the 1870s. The bilingual hakogaki enclosed with this set narrates the early international recognition — the Grand Prix at the 1878 Paris International Exhibition, an honor at the United States 1876 exhibition, the Gold Medal at the 1900 Paris Exposition — and historically documented commissions placed with Koransha by the Imperial Household of Japan. The Koran-sha style was built by blending three of Japan's defining porcelain traditions, Old Imari, Nabeshima, and Kakiemon, into a single contemporary vocabulary. The phalaenopsis pattern in this set is one of the company's enduring botanical designs, named for the moth-orchid that takes its name in Japanese, 胡蝶蘭 (kochōran), from the resemblance to a butterfly in flight. By 1975, when this particular set was retailed through Takashimaya Kyoto Store's 6F tableware floor at ¥50,000, Koransha's pattern range had become a fixed reference within Japanese department-store gift culture — the 5-piece (五客揃) format was the traditional milestone-celebration gift unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUse \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mid-plate (中皿) at 16.7 cm sits squarely in the dessert \/ wagashi \/ appetizer \/ canapé band. Per the Koransha care card included with this set: hand-wash with mild detergent and a soft cloth or sponge; metal utensils and abrasive cleansers can scratch the porcelain surface; oven-use is restricted to items specifically marked as oven-ware (this plate is not so marked); avoid sudden temperature change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGifting \u0026amp; Presentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 五客揃 (5-piece set) is Japan's standard hospitality-and-gift presentation unit — one plate per guest, ready for a dinner party, a tea-gathering wagashi course, or a milestone celebration. Phalaenopsis is the most prestigious gift-flower in modern Japan, associated with elegance and congratulations; the pattern's traditional pairings are wedding gifts, anniversary gifts, housewarming, retirement, and Father's Day. The full original Koransha + Takashimaya presentation makes this a ready-to-give heritage set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns (Antique Line)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a one-of-one estate set. We do not accept returns on antique-line listings; all condition details and the maker's documentation are disclosed above and in the photos. Please ask any questions before purchase — we are happy to send additional photos of any plate or paper accessory.\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":47658955800806,"sku":"ZK-PLATE-KOR-001","price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/6a0f48436f03bf48e8c7f28f9f150b4c_2ee1689b-65dd-42cc-a818-ecd0dd22047b.png?v=1780216833"},{"product_id":"japanese-rose-donabe-banko-seto-25cm-8go","title":"Japanese Rose Donabe Clay Pot | Banko Body + Seto Lid Earthenware Hot Pot, 25 cm Serves 2-3","description":"\u003cp\u003eA working donabe with a painter's lid. The body is fired in Banko-yaki — the Mie clay that gives Japanese donabe their thermal-shock resistance — while the lid is hand-painted in Seto-yaki, the Aichi tradition that has been doing overglaze enamel since the 13th century. Roses in pink and lavender wrap the lid like a garden in bloom; the body underneath is matte iron-black, with the lower band left as unglazed earthenware where the flame meets the pot. Sized 8-gō (~25 cm \/ ~9.8\" diameter), it serves a family of two to three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpec\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade by 亜福窯 (Afuku-gama) \/ Banko Ware (body) and Seto Ware (lid) in Mie \u0026amp; Aichi Prefectures, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: earthenware — Body: Banko-yaki (Mie) · Lid: Seto-yaki (Aichi)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTradition: both ware traditions are designated traditional crafts of Japan — Banko 1979, Seto 1977\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet contents: 1 donabe body + 1 hand-painted lid (2 pieces, sold as one set)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal diameter: ~25 cm (~9.8\") — supplier-measured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm-class label: 8-gō (Japanese catalogue size; \"8号\" is a pottery catalogue label, not a precise measurement — industry-conventional 8-gō donabe range ~24–25 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServes: 2–3 people (supplier-rated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall height, weight, capacity: not published by the supplier; will measure on first-unit dispatch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNabemono one-pot stews — sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, yose-nabe; cook from a cold start on a gas hob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDonabe rice (土鍋ご飯) — 1.5–2 cups dry rice for a 2–3 person serving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow simmer — kakuni, oden, kabocha in dashi; porous earthenware holds gentle heat better than metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTableside serving — the lid finial doubles as a small condiment dish when flipped upside-down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore first use — seasoning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBanko donabe traditionally need a rice-porridge seasoning: cook a thin rice gruel (粥) in the pot for 30–60 minutes on low heat, then cool slowly. This seals the porous earthenware and reduces cracking on the first hard cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-wash with warm water and a soft sponge — no soaking, no steel wool on the painted lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat from cold on low; no thermal shock (never place a hot pot on cold stone or wet surfaces)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrowave \/ dishwasher: supplier did not publish a rating — we recommend against both as a default\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry the body fully before storing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47659270045926,"sku":"ZK-DONABE-AFUKU-NABE24","price":118.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/1_8e70b76c-5981-4790-9239-0ffbb6c96242.webp?v=1778737002"},{"product_id":"vintage-1980-kikumon-mino-yaki-cup-saucer-pair-koho","title":"Vintage 1980 Japanese Kikumon Chrysanthemum Crest Mino-yaki Cup \u0026 Saucer Pair, Cobalt Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1980 (昭和55年 \/ Shōwa 55) Mino-yaki (美濃焼) cup-and-saucer pair set in the \u003cstrong\u003e菊紋入り (kikumon-iri \/ \"with chrysanthemum-crest inset\") category\u003c\/strong\u003e — two small footed porcelain cups with two matching saucers, each piece carrying a deep cobalt-blue band at the rim, a delicate gold-pierced lace-band beside it, and a centered 16-petal gold kiku (chrysanthemum) crest. Originally retailed at \u003cstrong\u003e¥60,000 JPY\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1980 — a substantial outlay aligned with this premium 菊紋入り category, at a time when a graduate's monthly starting salary was around ¥110,000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eForm: 高台形コーヒーカップ・ソーサー二客揃 (pedestal-footed cup with handle + matching saucer; pair set of 2 cups + 2 saucers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaterial: high-fired white porcelain (磁器) with cobalt-blue underglaze + gold overglaze (金彩 \/ kinsai) + delicate gold-pierced rim border\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePattern: kiku-mon (菊紋) 16-petal gold chrysanthemum crest, centered on each cup body + matching crest on each saucer; cobalt-and-gold rim composition\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProduction year: 1980 (昭和55年 \/ Shōwa 55) — 46-year-old vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOriginal retail (1980 Japan, user-attested): ¥60,000 JPY\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCup rim diameter: ~8.0 cm (3.1\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCup height: ~6.9 cm (2.7\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCup foot diameter: ~4.5 cm (1.8\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSaucer diameter: ~14.5 cm (5.7\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSaucer height: ~2.0 cm (0.8\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePer-cup capacity (estimated): ~150–180 mL (5–6 fl oz) — between demitasse and full teacup; useable as small tea, small coffee, or large espresso\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFoot mark: 「光峰」 (Kōhō) gold cursive maker signature on each cup's foot ring — identifies the maker as \u003cstrong\u003e光峰窯 \/ Kōhō Kiln\u003c\/strong\u003e, operated by 水口製陶所 in 多治見 (Tajimi), Gifu Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncluded paper accessories: (1) green Mino-yaki kiln-shop introduction card \"世界を翔る美濃焼\" — a generic Mino-yaki kiln-shop info card narrating the 1,300+ year Mino-yaki tradition in Gifu's Tajimi \/ Toki \/ Mizunami region (2) green 「ご使用上の注意」 care card\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMade by 光峰窯 (Kōhō Kiln) \/ 水口製陶所 \/ Mino-yaki in Gifu Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Mino-yaki (美濃焼)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMino-yaki takes its name from Mino Province in what is now Gifu Prefecture, where pottery has been fired for over 1,300 years across the contiguous kilns of Tajimi, Toki, and Mizunami. The enclosed Mino-yaki kiln-shop card describes the lineage of Mino-yaki's signature styles — 志野 (Shino), 織部 (Oribe), 黄瀬戸 (Kiseto), and 瀬戸黒 (Setoguro) — and notes that Mino-yaki accounts for more than half of Japan's domestic ceramic production by volume. This particular cup-and-saucer pair belongs to the cobalt-and-gold export-style tradition that Mino-yaki kilns developed in the Shōwa period, blending European Imperial-china visual vocabulary with Japanese decorative iconography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the 叙勲記念 (jokun-kinen \/ Imperial Decoration Commemorative) tradition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japan, when a citizen receives a state honor — an 旭日章 (Order of the Rising Sun), 瑞宝章 (Order of the Sacred Treasure), 文化勲章 (Order of Culture), or other 叙勲 \/ 褒章 — the recipient traditionally hosts a 祝賀会 (celebration banquet) and exchanges 菊紋入り記念品 (kikumon-engraved commemorative items) with family, colleagues, and well-wishers. This is a recognized product category in Japan, with dedicated specialists carrying ceramics, glass, lacquerware, frames, and confectionery — all bearing the 16-petal 菊紋 (chrysanthemum crest). This category is \u003cstrong\u003edistinct from 宮内庁御用達（historical record） (historical Imperial Household designation)\u003c\/strong\u003e — a separately and historically awarded supplier status held by a small number of named kilns (Fukagawa Seiji, Koransha, Noritake special line, Ōkura Tōen, Hirado, etc.). A jokun-commemorative piece may be made by any kiln; a historical Imperial Household designation piece must be made by an official 御用達（historical record） firm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis cup-and-saucer pair matches the jokun-commemorative convention in every physical respect — the 16-petal gold kikumon, the cobalt-blue band, the gold-pierced rim, the pair (二客揃) format, the premium 1980 retail price tier, and the formal coffee\/tea-cup form. We surface this as a \u003cstrong\u003edescriptive style classification\u003c\/strong\u003e — the piece belongs to the 叙勲記念 tradition by its visual and cultural conventions, rather than being a specific provenance claim to one named Imperial Decoration ceremony. The maker, \u003cstrong\u003e光峰窯 (Kōhō Kiln)\u003c\/strong\u003e, is an industry-documented Mino-yaki tableware producer in Tajimi but is not a verified 宮内庁御用達（historical record） purveyor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUse \u0026amp; Care (per green care card included)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePorcelain (磁器) wares are firm and not water-absorbent; gold + silver overglaze items (金銀彩) are \u003cstrong\u003eNOT microwave-safe\u003c\/strong\u003e (電子レンジでのご使用は出来ません); hand-wash gently — metal scouring or abrasive cleansers will damage the gold rim and crest; avoid sudden temperature change; impact and dropping are strictly prohibited (強い衝撃を与える事は厳禁). Suitable for tea, coffee, espresso, or display use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGifting \u0026amp; Presentation (pair format)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 二客揃 (ni-kyaku-zoroe \/ pair set of two) is the traditional Japanese hospitality and gift unit for couples — wedding, anniversary, retirement (還暦 \/ 喜寿), or a Father's Day milestone for a tea- or coffee-loving recipient. We hand-pack the full pair inside protective wrap + a secondary outer box for international shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns (Antique Line)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a one-of-one estate pair set. We do not accept returns on antique-line listings; all condition details and the maker's documentation are disclosed above and in the photos. Please ask any questions before purchase — we are happy to send additional close-up photos of any cup, saucer, or paper accessory, including a higher-resolution macro of the foot signature.\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. 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From \u003cstrong\u003e和歌山県 海南市 黒江\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Kuroe district of Kainan, Wakayama, one of Japan's three major lacquerware regions, METI-designated Traditional Craft since 1978. Originally retailed at \u003cstrong\u003e¥100,000 JPY\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Shōwa period (user-attested). Comes with the navy cloth-texture presentation gift box, the 紀州漆器 Kuroe-nuri industry-promotional pamphlet (with historical Edo-period Kuroe market-scene illustration), and the yellow 取扱説明書 instruction manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eForm: 梅花型 銘々皿 五客揃 (baika-gata meimei-zara go-kyaku-zoroe) — plum-blossom-form individual-serving plate, 5-piece presentation set\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaterial: wood-based urushi 漆 (Japanese lacquer); deep 溜塗 (tame-nuri) translucent red-black finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePattern: 16-petal 菊紋 (kikumon \/ chrysanthemum crest) in gold, centered on each plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEra: 昭和時期 (Shōwa, 1926–1989) — broad user-attested band; specific year not yet narrowed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOriginal retail (Shōwa period, user-attested): ¥100,000 JPY\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlate diameter: ~13 cm (5.1\") per plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlate height: ~1.0–1.5 cm estimated (will be confirmed before dispatch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQuantity: 5 plates per set (五客揃)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFoot mark \/ maker signature: not yet documented — additional photo of plate underside available on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncluded paper accessories: (1) 紀州漆器 (Kishū-shikki) Kuroe-nuri industry-promotional pamphlet (with the historical Edo-period Kuroe market-scene illustration) (2) yellow 取扱説明書 lacquerware care instruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMade by an unnamed Kishū-shikki \/ Kishū lacquerware artisan in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Kishū-shikki \/ 紀州漆器 (Kuroe-nuri tradition)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKishū-shikki traces its name to the historical 紀伊国 (Kii \/ Kishū) Province — modern Wakayama Prefecture. The craft is centered on 黒江 (Kuroe), a district of 海南市 (Kainan City) that has been a major urushi-lacquer production hub for over 400 years, dating back to the late Muromachi \/ early Edo periods. The 紀州漆器 industry-promotional pamphlet enclosed with this set carries the iconic Edo-period Kuroe market-scene illustration — depicting the bustling Kuroe shōtengai (market street) where lacquerware makers, traders, and shoppers exchanged finished pieces. Kishū-shikki is one of Japan's three major lacquerware regions (alongside 輪島塗 Wajima-nuri of Ishikawa and 会津塗 Aizu-nuri of Fukushima) and was designated 伝統的工芸品 (Traditional Craft) by Japan's METI in 1978. The signature finish is 溜塗 (tame-nuri) — translucent layered urushi with subtle iron-and-tannin coloring producing the wine-black depth visible on these plates, distinct from the matte-black of Wajima or the brighter reds of Aizu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the kikumon motif \u0026amp; the 菊紋入り commemorative category\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kiku (菊 \/ chrysanthemum) is one of the four classical \"Four Gentlemen\" plants in East Asian decorative art and carries strong cultural weight in Japan: the 16-petal stylized chrysanthemum (十六弁八重表菊紋) is the official emblem of the Imperial Family, and kikumon-decorated lacquerware + ceramics belong to a recognized Japanese commemorative-product category — 「菊紋入り記念品」 (kikumon-iri kinen-hin) — independently documented by current-day specialist suppliers whose catalogs explicitly include 漆器 (lacquerware) as a standard sub-category alongside ceramics, glass, frames, and other commemorative gift classes. This category is conventionally exchanged at 叙勲 (Imperial Decoration) \/ 褒章 (Medal of Honor) celebration banquets and other formal milestone events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe original consignor describes this set as 「皇室御用」（historical record） (Imperial Household associated) and 「謹製」 (respectfully made). \u003cstrong\u003eWe surface that attribution as consignor-provided context — but we identify the piece by its descriptive category match (a 菊紋入り Kishū-shikki commemorative plate set) rather than as a verified historical Imperial Household commission\u003c\/strong\u003e, because the tomobako with Imperial Household Agency seal \/ named-purveyor certificate \/ signed provenance documentation that would be required for the latter is not present in the materials we have for this listing. Buyers seeking a verified historical Imperial Household designation piece may prefer to look at named 宮内庁御用達（historical record） makers (limited to a small registry); buyers who value the recognized 菊紋入り commemorative tradition + the verified Kishū-shikki Traditional-Craft body + the substantial Shōwa-period original retail anchor + the full original presentation pamphlet and box will find this set offers a complete Kishū lacquerware composition in the formal commemorative-decoration tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUse \u0026amp; Care (urushi lacquerware specific)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer Kishū-shikki traditional-craft care standards (and the enclosed yellow 取扱説明書 instruction manual): urushi lacquerware is \u003cstrong\u003eNOT microwave-safe\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eNOT dishwasher-safe\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eNOT oven-safe\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003emust not be soaked\u003c\/strong\u003e. Hand-wash gently with lukewarm water and a soft cloth or sponge; avoid abrasive cleansers, scouring pads, alcohol, and prolonged direct sunlight. Avoid sudden temperature change. Urushi is a natural plant-based lacquer that, properly cared for, develops a deeper sheen over decades — but is sensitive to heat, UV, and harsh chemicals. Wipe dry immediately after use and store away from direct sunlight in a moderate-humidity environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGifting \u0026amp; Presentation (5-piece commemorative format)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 五客揃 (5-piece set) is Japan's standard hospitality and celebration-banquet gift unit — one plate per guest, ready for wagashi service in a tea-ceremony adjacent setting, dessert service at a formal dinner, or a milestone gift for a wedding, anniversary, retirement (還暦 \/ 喜寿 \/ 米寿), or family heirloom occasion. Original presentation includes the navy gift box, the Kishū-shikki Kuroe-nuri industry pamphlet, and the yellow care manual. We hand-pack the full set in protective wrap + a secondary outer box for international shipping; insurance is strongly recommended for this category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns (Antique Line)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a one-of-one estate set. We do not accept returns on antique-line listings; all condition details and the maker's documentation are disclosed above and in the photos. Please ask any questions before purchase — we are happy to send additional close-up photos including plate undersides, the kikumon technique macro, and the pamphlet detail.\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. 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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\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade by\u003c\/strong\u003e Tabata Shigemichi \/ Kinshō-gama \/ Awasaka in Gifu Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\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🎁 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. 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The bowl combines a contemporary wabi-sabi aesthetic (a gray-speckled iron-fleck glaze on roughly half the exterior + the entire interior) with a classical 色絵 (iroe \/ polychrome overglaze enamel) hand-painted floral reserve on the other half. The Hana (華 \/ \"Flower\") series motif layers six-plus distinct flower species — red chrysanthemum, peach dianthus, plum and sakura blossoms, blue forget-me-nots, with green leaves — into a 百花 (\"100 flowers in bloom\") arrangement that doesn't lock to one season. Marked on the foot with the workshop's signature red 遊 seal in a square stamp box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade by\u003c\/strong\u003e Iroe Yū \/ Kaga Shōkai \/ Kutani-yaki in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShips in 1–3 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e (ZK own-stock ready-to-ship)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌸 The motif — Hana (華) \"100 flowers\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 華 series gathers a layered multi-species bouquet across one white-slip reserve panel. This bowl carries red chrysanthemum (菊), pink\/peach dianthus (撃子), plum and sakura blossoms, blue forget-me-nots (勿忘草), and green leaves and grass-strokes. Unlike a single-season motif, the multi-species arrangement evokes a year-round flowering — a quiet meditation on the cyclical fullness of nature rather than a single seasonal moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎨 Why this is Kutani-yaki + Wabi-Sabi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e九谷焼 (Kutani-yaki) is one of Japan's most respected ceramic traditions (designated 経済産業大臣指定伝統的工芸品 \/ Traditional Craft of Japan, 1975), known for expressive 色絵 (iroe \/ polychrome overglaze enamel) brushwork. The 色絵 遊 workshop name itself means \"Color-Painting Yū\" — the technique IS the workshop's identity. The wabi-sabi gray-glaze body on this piece is a contemporary aesthetic choice — joining the classical iroe enamel decoration with a modern speckled-glaze surface that reflects the wabi-sabi principle of finding beauty in imperfect, transient, incomplete forms. The half-decorated \/ half-bare composition embodies this duality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🍵 At the table — Matcha Chawan, Tea Bowl, or Kobachi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe open chawan shape is the classical matcha tea ceremony vessel. Use it for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatcha preparation — daily matcha or matcha latte, whisked with a bamboo chasen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSencha, hojicha, genmaicha, or other loose-leaf Japanese teas — held with both hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall kobachi (小鉢) — side dishes, rice, ochazuke, fruit, dessert, pickles, nuts, small appetizers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay piece on an open shelf, paired with raw wood and linen for a wabi-sabi tea corner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎁 Gift-ready\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrives in a paulownia 桐箱 (kiribako \/ wooden gift box) stamped 九谷焼 茶碗 + the red 遊 workshop seal — the traditional Japanese gift-presentation box used for tea-ceremony pieces and named-workshop work. The box also includes a Kutani-yaki cooperative-issued tradition brochure documenting the ware lineage, plus the workshop info card 「絵付工房 色絵 遊」. 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A pair of rabbits — one amber, one white — sit quietly in a sunlit field of hagi (bush clover) and susuki (Japanese silver grass), with a small golden sun overhead. This is the studio's 陽だまり (\u003cem\u003ehidamari\u003c\/em\u003e, \"warm patch of sunlight\") series, a quiet counterpoint to the brilliant five-color tradition Kutani is best known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade by\u003c\/strong\u003e Iroe Yu Workshop \/ Kaga Shōkai \/ Kutani-yaki in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShips in 1–3 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e (ZK own-stock ready-to-ship)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🐰 What the painting shows\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePair of rabbits\u003c\/strong\u003e (双兎 \/ sōto) — quiet companionship; a recurring motif in Japanese decorative art tied to longevity and lunar imagery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHagi\u003c\/strong\u003e (萩, bush clover) — one of the Seven Autumn Flowers (秋の七草)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSusuki\u003c\/strong\u003e (薄 \/ ススキ, Japanese silver grass) — another of the Seven Autumn Flowers, iconic to autumn moon-viewing imagery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall golden orb\u003c\/strong\u003e — the studio's \u003cem\u003ehidamari\u003c\/em\u003e sunlit-spot signature, painted high on the cream panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🍵 At the table — Matcha Chawan, Tea Bowl, or Kobachi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe form (~11 cm × 6.7 cm) is a standard matcha chawan size — comfortable for whisking matcha with a chasen, and suited to the slightly slower, more deliberate rhythm of tea-ceremony practice. The cream painting panel is the side that traditionally faces the guest. Outside of tea, the bowl also works as a small serving vessel for ice cream, fruit, dessert, or a single rice course; the gray-glazed exterior is intentionally restrained for everyday display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎁 Gifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece arrives in the studio's wooden gift box with brushed calligraphy 「九谷焼 茶碗」 and a small red 「遊」 box-seal, along with the accompanying Kutani-yaki brochure marking the ware's status as a 経済産業省認定伝統工芸品 (METI-designated Traditional Craft of Japan, 1975). 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The half-circumference white-slip reserve forms the canvas for the hand-painted scene; the un-decorated half carries the workshop's signature mottled gray-glaze body with fine iron-oxide fleck — a contemporary Kutani aesthetic that pairs classical 色絵 (iroe \/ overglaze polychrome enamel) painting with a modern wabi-sabi clay-surface treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade by\u003c\/strong\u003e Iroe Yū \/ Kaga Shōkai \/ Kutani-yaki in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShips in 1–3 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e (ZK own-stock ready-to-ship)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e☀️ What \"Hidamari\" means\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe series name 陽だまり (Hidamari) names the warm pool of light a small animal might seek out on a clear day — a sunny spot to sit, doze, share company. The workshop carries that warmth into a pair of small companion rabbits, one painted in glowing amber overglaze and one left to the white slip, framed by drooping seasonal blossoms and a small sun disk overhead. The reading is gentle and seasonally elastic — equally at home as a spring scene (wisteria and mimosa, midday sun) or as a quieter early-autumn moment (bush clover and ominaeshi, low afternoon light). 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The brochure introduces four classical Kutani decorative styles (古九谷 \/ 木米 \/ 飯田屋 \/ 吉田屋) and gives the recipient a way to place the piece in the wider Kutani tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47697529635046,"sku":"hid-yu-rabi","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/DSC8796.webp?v=1779276346"},{"product_id":"kutani-yunomi-cup-pair-iroe-yu-cat-moon-hidamari","title":"Kutani Yunomi Cup Pair — Iroe Yū Cat \u0026 Moon Hidamari Tea Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-painted Kutani ware yunomi (Japanese tea cup) pair\u003c\/strong\u003e from the \u003cstrong\u003e陽だまり (Hidamari \/ 'Sunny Spot') series\u003c\/strong\u003e, crafted by the \u003cstrong\u003e色絵 遊 (Iroe Yu) workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e in Ishikawa, Japan. Two cats — one white, one chestnut — sit shoulder-to-shoulder inside a round white moon-disc reserve, gazing at a single spray of seasonal blossoms: forget-me-nots on the larger cup, plum or cherry on the smaller. The speckled grey ground around the disc is finished in a kohiki-style wash, lending each piece a quiet, refined surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade by\u003c\/strong\u003e Iroe Yu Workshop \/ Kutani-yaki in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShips in 1–3 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e (ZK own-stock ready-to-ship)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏮 Workshop \u0026amp; tradition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKutani ware (九谷焼 \/ kutani-yaki) is a Japanese ceramic tradition from Ishikawa Prefecture, recognised for hand-painted overglaze decoration and the five-colour 五彩 (kutani-gosai) palette. The Iroe Yu workshop — based in the Kutani heartland — works in this lineage, treating each cup as a small painted scene. The Hidamari series has been part of the workshop's catalogue since 2019, distinguished by its kohiki-style grey ground and warm-narrative animal motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🐱 Pattern \u0026amp; design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hidamari Cat \u0026amp; Moon motif places two seated cats inside a circular reserve, like a winter window or a full moon. The larger cup carries \u003cstrong\u003eforget-me-nots\u003c\/strong\u003e; the smaller a single branch of \u003cstrong\u003eplum or cherry blossom\u003c\/strong\u003e — a seasonal pairing rather than a matched set. Raised enamel dots define each flower, gold accents sit at the centres, and a red painter's seal 遊 (Yu) appears on the foot of every piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✨ What is a Meoto Yunomi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003emeoto yunomi (夫婦湯呑)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Japanese tea cup pair made in two sizes — traditionally one slightly larger and one slightly smaller, shared between two people at home. 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