A simply stunning plate with finely detailed traditional patterns in various shades of red decorated with gold. Akae, or “red painting,” is one of the classic techniques of Kutani Ware. Detailed patterns with differing shades of a red pigment are added to the Kutani ware that fully cover the surface of the item. To add…
Enjoy delicious chawanmushi, Japanese steamed egg custard, in this beautiful Arita ware chawanmushi bowl. A symbol of good fortune, the traditional seigaiha “wave” pattern with its expanding, layered semi-circles graces the cup and lid of this chawanmushi bowl. Soft brushstrokes transition into slender stalks of reed grass. Its spouted shape can also accommodate other steamed…
The tender cherry blossoms accentuated with fine petals are carefully rendered on these subtly shimmering chopsticks. They quietly captivate with the undulating depth created by multiple coats of lacquer in walnut brown and vermillion red. Adding to the allure of these chopsticks are the Hasami ware rests, finished in a gentle pink hue. They are…