HANA KIKOH - TSUBAKI (handcrafted Multi-cup:180ml)

Handcrafted Multi-cup: 180ml (6.34fl oz), diameter: 3.94inches (10.0cm) height: 2.76inches (7.0cm)
Sophisticated Kyo-Yaki (Kyoto Style)
Made by Shunzan Mori at Shunzan Kiln

This is a multi-use cup suitable for use as a tea cup as well as a matcha bowl. HANA of this name means flower, and KIKOH means journey or travel in Japanese. As the name expresses, this is one of HANA KIKOH series which are composed of 12 flowers of the Japanese four seasons.

This is large size for a Yunomi teacup, and can be held with both hands. The teacup rim is beautifully flared open. The curve at the mouth not only brings vivid accent to the form but also fulfills a role to enhance the tea flavor when your mouth touches the Yunomi. The shape from the base to the middle is ample. Artisan flourishes include a fine woodwheel pattern and carved wavy linear pattern on the side. This brings a modern accent to the atmosphere.

TSUBAKI means camellia flowers. Camellia flowers are one of the most traditional, cherished flowers of Japan, especially prized in tea ceremony. The flowers are painted elegantly, vividly, and intrepidly on this Yunomi. Camellia is an evergreen and blooms even in a shady area or in winter season, and the flower is so beautiful. It is the reason why the camellia has been well-loved in Japan for so many years. Flowers and plants painted by Shunzan are modestly elegant and create a unique atmosphere. Shunzan has a great respect for artist Kenzan Ogata (1663-1743) who was one of the first to paint four seasons flowers on pottery in Japan.

Colorful patches of orange are called GOHONDE, a traditional technique that adds warmth to the atmosphere of the work. It is impossible to fully control the contrasting density of GOHONDE, so that GOHONDE is a little different in each work.

The size and form is designed to be suitable for use as a tea cup, matcha bowl, whiskey glass, ice cream bowl, and so on. This cup is an ideal size. It is not only beautiful but useful and well-designed.

Specially packaged in a carton box.
Lead-free. Made in Japan.
(Please note that this work is a little different in each work because of features of this work.)