Description
(Size) : Large : Diameter 7.5 x Height 8.5 cm / 2.95 x 3.34 inch
Small : Diameter 6.5 x Height 8 cm / 2.55 x 3.14 inch
(Material) : Porcelain
(Origin) : Made in Japan / Kiyomizu yaki
(Condition) : Brand new
(Note) :
The auspicious red and white tea cup that is painted a crane and shochikubai松竹梅(pine, bamboo, plum).
With paper box
Kiyomizu is one of the traditional crafts that represent Kyoto,originally started in the pottery of Kiyomizu Slope neighborhood toward theKiyomizu-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 preist, 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