Teacup set kenzan-yaki ume

Teacup set kenzan-yaki ume

Elegant teacup handmade in Kyoto pottery studio Shunzangama. It is run by a third generation pottery artist. The Shunzangama artists continue the tradition of Kenzan Ogata. He was one of the best Japanese painters and ceramic artists, lived in XVII / XVIII century in Kyoto vicinity. He was also a master of tea ceremony and most of his works were teawares. Kenzan Ogata's style was so special that was named kenzan-yaki. Shunzangama wares are kenzan-yaki works.

The teacups are beautifully handpainted in plum flowers pattern. Its size makes it great for tea or coffee.

Features:

• famous Japanese pottery from Kyoto - kyoyaki or kiyomizuyaki
• kenzan-yaki - a special pottery style named from Kenzan Ogata - one of the best painters and potters of Japan
• for green tea, coffee or matcha 
• beautiful handmade decorations of plum flowers - ume

Dimensions:

• Diameter 6,5 / 7cm
• Height 8 / 9cm
• Capacity (to the upper edge) 180 / 230ml