Hanazume Large Bowl MOTIF_Fish The natural shape

The natural shape

The tea strainer is called a "Sasame" and is attached directly to the inside of the teapot

The teacup is painted in the layered overglaze style that gives Kutani ware its characteristic depth

Each piece is painted with Japanese color paint

one of the remarkable techniques of Kutani ware

Hanazume Large Bowl MOTIF_Fish The natural shapeThis elegant bowl features a delicate Hanazume style, meaning filled with flowers, one of the most notable design of Kutani ware which has been handed down the Taisho period (CE 19121926). Filled with colorful flowers all over the body with gold trimming, it has a timeless elegance and sophistication created by hand drawn technique; there are no two alike. It is not a perfect circle; the asymmetry of its natural shape is intentional and an exquisite