Sakura Rough-Hewn Mug Seikou The beautiful gradation expands your

The beautiful gradation expands your imagination

By layering glazes of varying color density

a Kutani ware technique in which silver leaf is applied to the body and then sealed beneath a clear glaze to maintain its shine

using the Kinpaku (gold leaf)

as you can see the painted bird and flowers are slightly thickened and stand out

Sakura Rough-Hewn Mug Seikou The beautiful gradation expands yourThe warmth of this Japanese stoneware mug, combined with an elegant lovely cherry blossoms (sakura) painting, imparts a rare and luxurious quality. Sakura has symbolic meanings of "spiritual beauty," "elegance," and "excellent education." This Japanese mug can be a wonderful gift for your loved one or for yourself. The raised texture of the mug is comfortable and fits in the hand perfectly. The gradient pattern created by baking at high temperatures