Kutani Ware - Shochu Cup: The Great Wave off Kanagawa

🌸 The Pinnacle of Japanese Painted Porcelain A Symbol of Luxurious Ceramics - Kutani Ware 🎁 Hailing from Ishikawa Prefecture (Kaga, Kanazawa, Komatsu, Nomi City), Japan, Kutani ware is one of the nation's three great kilns, with a history spanning nearly 400 years. Its quality is exquisite, each piece unique and meticulously hand-painted and fired by artisans. Kutani ware is distinguished by its vibrant colors, bold designs, and frequent embellishments of gold leaf, which contribute significantly to its luxurious feel. It stands out among Japan's many regional ceramic crafts for its unique, opulent, and noble aesthetic, making it an ideal choice for gifts! 🌊 This piece is "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" from the Kutani Ware Hokusai Series. This famous painting is exquisitely reproduced on a shochu cup (sake cup), with rich and detailed coloring. Hokusai depicted Mount Fuji 36 times, with "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" being the most popular. It is affectionately known abroad as the "Big Wave" or "Great Wave." In 2017, it was recognized as a world-renowned masterpiece, on par with the "Mona Lisa," at the "Hokusai Special Exhibition" held at the British Museum in London. ※ Comes in a gift box. ※ Dimensions: Diameter 9.2cm x Height 7.8cm ※ All pieces are handcrafted by artisans. Minor imperfections such as kiln firing black spots, small indentations, uneven coloring, or tiny bubbles may occur, and variations in color and pattern placement are normal and not considered defects. Colors may also vary depending on your monitor display; please refer to the actual product. Thank you. ※ All tableware items in this store have passed inspection by the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration and are safe for use as tableware without residue.