This versatile side plate features a flying bird in mountains, using an art style of ko-Kutani. Kutani ware uses a brush for painting with Japanese coloring paint, as you can see the painted part is slightly thickened. It is great for meal and teatime as it can be used as an extra plate for side…
This sauce plate features red flowers and a bird, painted in the traditional ko-Kutani style. The pattern painted around the rim incorporates green, yellow, red, purple, and dark blue, which are the five colors of this Kutani ware style. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and…
This square sauce plate features a depiction of Mount Fuji with a rising sun. The design captures the iconic mountain with minimal yet expressive lines and colors, evoking a sense of simplicity and charm. A red round sun and impressionistic clouds add a playful touch to the serene blue Mount Fuji. Perfect for everyday use…
Enjoy delicious chawanmushi, Japanese steamed egg custard, in this beautiful Arita ware chawanmushi bowl. Enveloped in a golden yellow glaze, this chawanmushi bowl conjures the vibrant hues of yamabuki, also known as Japanese kerria. Over this bright yellow background, a dainty image of a bird nestled among the branches of a tree is lovingly rendered…
A rich turquoise glaze with a natural gradient flows across the surface, created by expressive, hand-painted brushstrokes. Delicate flowers in soft shades of yellow, blue, and white spread across the plate. The intricate pattern extends beyond the rim, while fine kannyu crackles enhance the textural richness. The generous size and slightly curved form make this…
This elegant petal-rimmed kobachi small bowl is crafted by Takayama, renowned for Hasami porcelain. In the classic blue and white of sometsuke, it features an interior pattern of a blooming peony surrounded by waves and gently falling sakura. The exterior is adorned with karakusa scrollwork of budding vines. This pattern has long been cherished in…
This plate features “Kuro(Black)Fuji”, said to be a twin of “Aka(Red)Fuji” by Katsushika Hokusai.Different from the majestic and generous Fuji in “Aka Fuji,” “Kuro Fuji” depicts a wild and stormy Mt Fuji with the summer cumulonimbus clouds and lightning, giving the impression of nature’s strength and dynamism. Hokusai draws many pictures with Mt. Fuji as…
This square tray with a removable bamboo strainer is used for serving cold soba noodles. Made by Yamanaka lacquerware and coated with brown lacquer, it can recreate the ambiance of an authentic soba restaurant. The matte texture of the “Suri-Urushi” (wiped lacquer) finish enhances the beauty of the wood grain.The bamboo strainer is made using…
This kobachi small bowl features a beautiful arabesque pattern, one of the representative motifs of Tobe ware. The shade of indigo gives a sense of modern elegance. You can feel the warmth of hand-painting from the patterns using nature motifs. The size is perfect for a small portion of side dishes such as a tangy sunomono…
The porcelain is in the shape of a plum blossom. It has an elegant traditional pattern of camellias. The connotations of the camellia design are “eternal beauty” and “impeccable charm.” Camellia also has the meaning of warding off bad lucks. While Kutani ware is loved for its vibrant colors, the hachi-kutani series features sauce plates all…
This regular-sized Japanese donburi bowl features a classic shonzui pattern, originally inspired by porcelain designs from the late Ming Dynasty in China. The intricate indigo patterns depict geometric figures and floral motifs, adding a timeless elegance to the piece. Crafted on a potter’s wheel, the bowl has a pleasing weight and a warm, tactile feel,…
This fruit relief plate is crafted using pressure molding, finished with a glossy white glaze, and accented by a hand-painted brown rim. Fruits have long been featured in traditional patterns as symbols of immortality and the prosperity of future generations. In Kutani ware, motifs like melons and grapes have been passed down through the ages….