Kutani ware Four Seasons Gold Hanazume Mug Cup / 九谷焼 春夏秋冬 マグカップ K8-571 This unique material boasts the

This unique material boasts the durability and high firing temperature of stoneware

■ Size (Glass): 68 mm diameter (top)

Wine Dyed Red

By using the white glaze in beautiful natural shapes

are known as both feared and respected Japanese deities

Kutani ware Four Seasons Gold Hanazume Mug Cup / 九谷焼 春夏秋冬 マグカップ K8-571 This unique material boasts theKutani ware() is a traditional craft of Ishikawa prefecture() with a history of over 360 years. The beauty of nature, brilliant colour and fine calligraphy are the key features of this style of Japanese pottery. This mug cup features Hanazume Style, which covers hand painted flowers on the surface and is outlined with gold paints. It is a traditional technique of Kutani ware, introduced by Shiro Mizuta in 1913. Since that time, it has become a