Kutani Ware Mug Cup - Iroe Bird / 九谷焼 マグカップ M54421250 It is a medium-sized matcha

It is a medium-sized matcha bowl that can be used as a cup or a small matcha whisk for matcha

or as a centerpiece

A footed sake cup by Seito Tamura(田村星都)

or as a thoughtful gift

Subtle throwing lines beneath the glaze reveal the potter’s wheel

Kutani Ware Mug Cup - Iroe Bird / 九谷焼 マグカップ M54421250 It is a medium-sized matchaKutani ware () is a traditional craft of Ishikawa prefecture () with a history of over 360 years. The beauty of nature, brilliant colour and fine calligraphy are the key features of this style of Japanese porcelain. The bird and flowering branch seem to float across the mug in a composition that feels almost spontaneous, as though the artist found just the right balance of detail and space. The glaze has that characteristic Kutani restraint: warm,