Goldfish Teacup
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This teacup features a red goldfish swimming among colorful flowers. In Japan, goldfish are often associated with prosperity and good fortune, making this design even more charming and auspicious. The teacup is painted in the layered overglaze style that gives Kutani ware its characteristic depth. Take a closer look, and you can see the subtle raised texture created by layers of overglaze pigments.
Shaped on a potter's wheel, this teacup has a gentle warmth and a comfortable feel in the hand. While great for tea or coffee, it can also be used for soups, yogurt, ice cream, and many other dishes.
It is available in a variety of charming motifs, including a dove, cat, turtle, dragon, elephant, pig, and rabbit.
DETAILS
| Quantity | 1 |
| Size | D 8 cm (3.14 in) x H 7 cm (2.75 in) |
| Capacity | 170 ml (5.7 fl oz) |
| Material | Porcelain |
| Microwave | No |
| Dishwasher | No |
Maker / Brand
At Bizan Kiln, every piece is hand-painted by highly skilled artisans. The viscosity of the pigments, the choice of brushes, and the painting techniques are carefully adjusted for each design, ensuring that no two pieces are ever the same.
Layers of pigment are applied to achieve rich, three-dimensional surfaces, imbuing each piece with the warmth and vitality that only true handcraft can convey. The graceful balance of delicacy and boldness, expressed through vivid hues and confident brushwork, embodies the refined beauty that defines Kutani ware and lies at the heart of Bizan Kiln’s artistry.
Crafts
Kutani ware is a pottery produced in the Kaga region of Ishikawa Prefecture, with a history spanning over 350 years. It is characterized by the heavy brilliance of the five colors of navy blue, red, purple, green, and yellow that are applied to the bold and daring lines. Its long history has evolved through the tireless efforts and enthusiasm of people who have sought innovation while maintaining tradition.
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Soba Choko Cups
Soba choko cups are primarily designed to hold dipping broth accompanying soba, but they are also used for drinking tea and sake. Soba choko on the larger side are similar in size to yunomi cups, making them just right for casual tea drinking, while those on the smaller side are closer to guinomi cups, perfect for elegant sips of sake.
Regardless of how you use them, the versatility and charm of a soba choko make them a stylish and convenient addition to any table.
Blue
As a cool color, blue evokes feelings of calm, nobility, coolness, and tranquility. It is highly suitable for use in a variety of items, from everyday to celebratory.
Blue is featured prominently across Japanese art: for example, in Katsushika Hokusai's The Great Wave of Kanagawa. Shades like mizu iro, a pale aqua that literally means "water color," have been used frequently for summer kimonos since the Edo period (1603 CE–1868 CE). Meanwhile kon, or navy blue, conveys a sense of calm and sophistication and has historically been widely used in daily life. Finally, sometsuke refers to blue and white ceramics, a classic color pairing that is always in style. Explore these and more beautiful blues below.
