Morikin Aochibu Grape with Sakura and Maple Leaves Vase MAKER_Usukiyaki adorns this square sauce plate

adorns this square sauce plate

the low profile sits steady

emerges from the areas where rice straw had been wrapped around the vessel during firing

Its eyes and whiskers are painted with an artful touch

The plum tree displays an artistic curved shape seen in Asian paintings

Morikin Aochibu Grape with Sakura and Maple Leaves Vase MAKER_Usukiyaki adorns this square sauce plateThe Morikin Aochibu Grape with Sakura and Maple Leaves Vase is a piece where the distinctive Kutani techniques of morikin, "raised gold," and aochibu, "blue dots," converge in a breathtaking display of artistry. Its surface comes alive with an array of delicate blue dots, each applied using an icchin, a fine tipped dispenser, demonstrating unparalleled dedication and precision. The addition of platinum and gold leaf brings a layered richness to the