Folktale of Japan Mug Cup - Kaguya Hime / かぐや姫 saliu Artisans depict such "lucky charms"

Artisans depict such "lucky charms" on glass tableware

The artisans call this finish a "Mizore(霙)" (sleety) finish

2 cm diameter (top)

A Kouraku kiln (幸楽窯) in Japan specialises in Arita yaki

As every piece has its handmade feature

Folktale of Japan Mug Cup - Kaguya Hime / かぐや姫 saliu Artisans depict such "lucky charms""Kaguya Hime " is a famous Japanese folktale about a beautiful princess who was found as a baby inside a glowing bamboo stalk. She grows up to become a stunning woman, and many men seek her hand in marriage. However, she sets impossible tasks for them, waiting for the suitor who can complete them all. Eventually, Kaguya Hime reveals that she is actually a princess from the moon and must return to her true home. Her adoptive parents, who love her