Description
Size : Large 8 x 9 cm , 3.14 x 3.54 inch , Small 7 x 8 cm , 2.75 x 3.14 inch
Material : Porcelain
Condition : Brand new
Origin : Made in Japan , Kyoto
Craft : Ichiraku
Note : A neat and never get tired teacup dyed with the "鳥獣戯画"Choju-giga (Animal caricatures) that is pass down to Toganoo Kozanji Temple in Kyoto. "鳥獣Choju" is said to have an auspicious from 長寿Choju(longevity).
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
