Dragonfly katakuchi sake or tea cup 320ml

Dragonfly katakuchi sake or tea cup 320ml

An original vessel with a spout - katakuchi. Handmade of light clay and glazed with a creamy shiny glaze. Original decoration - drawings of dragonflies, which have a variety of meanings in Japanese culture. They are fearless and fast, but at the same time beautiful and elegant. They were a favorite symbol of warriors - representing courage and relentless pursuit of goals, but also of farmers, who considered them good spirits of rice fields, heralding abundant harvests and prosperity. 

The vessel can be used as a cup for preparing matcha tea or as a vessel for serving sake or tea. It can be used to cool water for tea, you can also serve sauces or dressings in it, or use it as an original snack bowl. In each role, it will attract attention with its beautiful shape and original decoration.

Hechimon refers to unconventional items made by craftsmen in Shigaraki - it is a registered trademark of the Marui Seito studio. Just as nature creates diverse forms and each of us has a unique individuality, so “hechimon” dishes are characterized by diversity and each of them is one of a kind. Potters believe that, more than industrial products, they are thought to resemble agricultural products created by nature. Craftsmen produce clay vessels with dedication and creativity, respecting their uniqueness and giving them exceptional forms.

Features:

• Japanese ceramics from Shigaraki - shigarakiyaki
• one of "the six ancient kilns" of Japan
• perfect for tea, sake, dressings, or snacks
• delicate, light colors of the glaze and beautiful dragonfly drawings - tonbo
• volume is measured to the top edge of the vessel - “practical” capacity is slightly smaller

Dimensions:

• Diameter 11cm / 12,5cm
• Height 7cm
• Capacity (to the top edge) 320ml