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Guinomi Sake cup Kyo Kiyomizu yaki porcelain Tortoise shell Fukurokuju Japan

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Description

(Size)   : Diameter 6 x Height 6 cm  / 2.36 x 2.36 inch

(Weight) : 70g

(Material) :  Porcelain

(Origin) : Made in Japan / Kiyomizu yaki 

(Condition) : Brand new

(Note) : 

An auspicious tortoiseshell shape. 
The "福禄寿Fukurokuju" drawn between the dyed patterns is also very auspicious and can be used as a smart vessel at the party.
Indigo color. Painted only in Gosu.
The inside is a ※yoraku pattern. It is an essential design for expensive dyed works. The surface is hexagonal chamfered to make it easy to hold
Each cups painting by hand-painting of craftsman. The ultimate sake cup that took time and effort painted without gaps.
A dignity sake cup made using various traditional techniques of Kyoto ware.

※Yoraku pattern is a design in which ornaments worn by noble people such as India and China hang like a tassel.

With wooden box

Kiyomizu is one of the traditional crafts that represent Kyoto,originally started in the pottery of Kiyomizu Slope neighborhood toward Kiyomizu-dera.

 Pottery and porcelain made in Kyoto is generally known as Kyo-style ceramics,Kiyomizu ware. 

The splendor and refined elegance of Kyo-style-ceramics,Kiyomizu ware is created based on sophisticated design and various proficient skills.

 History of pottery and porcelain in Kyoto started more than 1,200 years ago,in Nara period.

 A Buddhist priest, Gyoki built a kiln and made earthenware in Seikanji.

 Now the ruins of the temple is called "Chawan-zaka". 

Kyo-style ceramics, Kiyomizu ware products are mostly handmade and the feature of that is in wide variety in small quantity.

 

 

Weight:
500.00 Grams

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