Arita Ware x Sanrio Hello Kitty Collaboration Mug Cup Set

🌸 The Origin of Japanese Porcelain Arita Ware: The Foremost of the Three Great Kilns 🌹 Hailing from Arita Town in Saga Prefecture, Arita ware dates back to the 17th century and is the earliest porcelain produced in Japan, celebrated as the pinnacle of the three great kilns. It introduced techniques from Jingdezhen, China, to Japan, inaugurating the history of Japanese ceramics and was the first to be exported to Europe and offered to royalty. Before the advent of Arita ware, Japan's six ancient kilns and Mino ware produced only pottery, lacking porcelain-making technology. It wasn't until the 17th century that Arita ware, by adopting Chinese methods, successfully fired Japan's first porcelain. Gradually integrating with local cultural styles, it truly ushered in the era of exquisite Japanese porcelain. Arita ware is known for its lightness, fineness, and the pristine whiteness of its porcelain. A classic characteristic is the blue and white underglaze style. Kutani ware, Japan's earliest painted porcelain, also inherited its technical origins from Arita ware. 🎁 This piece is a collaboration with Sanrio's Hello Kitty, offering a simple yet sophisticated aesthetic. While it features a white porcelain cup adorned with the charming sisterly duo of Kitty and Mimmy, it retains an undeniable elegance. Both the glazing and painting are exceptionally fine. These make for a perfect pair of cups for close friends, sisters, or couples. ✨ https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53627988860_7701ddbfff.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53627746393_a4ab32fbef.jpg ※ Comes with a gift box. ※ Product Dimensions: Diameter 8cm x Height 9cm, Capacity 280ml. Both cups in the set are identical in size. ※ Each piece is handcrafted by artisans. Minor imperfections such as occasional kiln firing black spots, small indentations, uneven coloring, or tiny air bubbles are normal occurrences and not considered defects. Furthermore, the color and pattern placement may vary slightly on each piece. Please note that colors may also differ depending on your screen display. The actual product is the standard. Thank you for your understanding. ※ All tableware in this collection has passed inspection by the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) and is safe for use as tableware without residue.