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Kutani Ware Mug, Hand-Painted Wild Cherry Blossom Bird Coffee Cup 9 cm

$45.00 USD

Low stock: 2 left

  • 230 ml
  • Stoneware
  • Not microwave-safe
  • Hand-wash only
  • Made in Japan

Kutani mug with wild cherry and bird

This 230 ml stoneware mug is hand-painted with a bird resting among wild mountain cherry branches. The pale sage-green body shows natural dark flecks beneath a clear glaze, while a warm brown iron glaze follows the rim and runs across the top of the handle.

The bird-and-cherry composition is concentrated on one face of the mug, leaving the reverse quieter. Its full C-shaped handle and upright 9 cm form make it a practical size for a daily cup while retaining the character of painted Kutani ware.

Ware: Kutani-yaki stoneware, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
Decoration: hand-painted iroe overglaze enamels and iron glaze
Capacity: approximately 230 ml
Dimensions: approximately 8 cm diameter × 9 cm high
Mark: red square 九谷 (Kutani) ware-line seal

Maker and care

The piece is from a Kutani-ware workshop in Ishikawa; the producing kiln is not separately identified. Microwave and dishwasher compatibility are not specified, so hand-washing is the conservative choice.

Details & dimensions

Diameter: 8 cm (3.1″).
Height: 9 cm (3.5″).
Capacity: ~230 ml.
Weight: ~400–500 g shipping with gift box.
Form-class: マグカップ (Western-style handled mug; C-curve handle sized for a full hand).
Material: Stoneware (sage / asagi grog body with natural fleck under clear gloss).
Decoration: Hand-painted iroe (色絵) overglaze polychrome enamel + iron-glaze (鉄釉 tetsuyū) rim and handle-top drip.
Pattern: 山桓に鳥 Yamazakura ni Tori ("bird on wild mountain cherry").
Kiln tradition: 九谷焼 Kutani-yaki (METI 1975).
Foot mark: red square seal 九谷 (Kutani) — ware-line cooperative cert.
Microwave / dishwasher: NOT specified for this piece — conservative hand-wash default applied.

Shipping, duties & delivery

Ships from Japan via tracked international service. Processing 1–3 business days. International transit 7–14 business days typical.

Hand-packed in the navy gift box plus outer corrugate and dense void-fill — ceramic mug parcel category.

Buyers outside Japan are responsible for any local customs duties, VAT, and import taxes.

Packaging & gifting

Comes in the navy printed gift box reading 高級伝統美術 九谷焼 ("High-grade Traditional Art Kutani-yaki") — ready to gift. Hand-packed with protective wrapping and dense void-fill for international transit.

A daily-use mug with a spring-season cherry-blossom motif — pairs well for Father's Day, Mother's Day, anniversary, housewarming, and tea/coffee enthusiast gifts.

Care instructions

Hand-wash recommended for the hand-painted iroe overglaze enamel decoration.

Microwave and dishwasher safety not specified for this SKU — conservative care guidance applies; we recommend hand-wash with soft sponge and lukewarm water.

Avoid abrasive scouring pads on the painted areas and the iron-glaze rim.

Hand-painted iroe brushwork and natural body grog flecking are hand-finished character per piece — not defects.

Returns / damage support

Returns and exchanges are accepted within 30 days of delivery for eligible items. For a standard return or exchange, return shipping is the buyer's responsibility, and items must be returned in their original condition and packaging.

If your item arrives damaged, defective, or significantly different from the description, please contact us as soon as possible after delivery with clear photos of the item and packaging. ZenKiln will cover the reasonable return or replacement cost where applicable.

Cancellations are accepted within 12 hours of purchase. See our Refund Policy for full terms.

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