Gion Weeping Sakura Sakazuki Flat Sake Cup with Stand CATEGORY_Japanese Tea-Tea Spoon Although it is originally designed

Although it is originally designed for putting soba dipping sauce in

thick overglaze paint applied by skilled artisans

1 in) in height

The cup's exceptional appearance and texture make the act of holding it enjoyable

exquisite colors and patterns produced by the kiln's flames is a remarkable example of Bizen ware

Gion Weeping Sakura Sakazuki Flat Sake Cup with Stand CATEGORY_Japanese Tea-Tea Spoon Although it is originally designedThis unique sakazuki flat sake cup with a stand displays the image of graceful weeping sakura, cherry blossoms, of Gion, Kyoto. Weeping cherry blossoms are one of the representative flowers of Kyoto, and express Kyoto's unique atmosphere. The pink and pale green of the cherry blossoms beautifully decorate the yellowish cream white color of the Kiyomizu ware base. The cherry blossoms are hand painted one by one on the unglazed surface of the sake cup