Mug kenzan-yaki sakura 300ml

Mug kenzan-yaki sakura 300ml

Elegant mug 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 mug is beautifully handpainted in cherry flowers. Great for tea or coffee, packed in an elegant giftbox.

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 tea, coffee or herbs
• beautiful handmade decorations of cherry flowers - sakura

Dimensions:

• Diameter 7,5cm
• Height 9cm
• Capacity (to the upper edge) 300ml