Description
Size : 8.5 x 6 cm, 3.35 x 2.36 inch
Material : Porcelain
Condition : Brand new
Origin : Made in Japan / Kyoto
Craft : Ichiraku
Note : A simple design teacup with seasonal flowers as a motif.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), so it is a perfect teacup for longevity celebrations.
Wooden box
This product includes 5 cups.
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
