Kutani ware Small Plate - Sunny Cats / 九谷焼 小皿 K7-610 8 cm x 2 cm

8 cm x 2 cm height

pattern placement

Tenju is not simply matcha—it is a rare expression of harmony

while the lattice and yamaji patterns strike a harmonious balance between the ivory ground and painted areas

or cherry bark craft

Kutani ware Small Plate - Sunny Cats / 九谷焼 小皿 K7-610 8 cm x 2 cmKutani 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. Camellia has long been a representative of noble flowers in the tea ceremony, and therefore, it was used to design many teawares. As the whole piece is handmade in Japan, slight irregularities in size, glaze, colour and texture might occur and